OSOF Video Blog
Video stories about the work we do and the people we meet.
See also The Intersection, the official blog of OSOF.
Meet In The Middle 4 Equality Rally Montage
2009-06-01
Video montage of the Meet In The Middle 4 Equality rally in Fresno, CA on Saturday afternoon, May 30, 2009 - the first Saturday following the date when the CA supreme Court published their decision to uphold Prop 8 to eliminate the right of same-sex couples to legally marry in what is likely as the first significant moment in the history of the United States of America when fundamental civil rights were taken away from a significant class of citizens due to the will of a simple majority. The video montage was built around the following three songs: - "We Will Repeal Prop 8" (parody of "We Will Rock You") sung by Molly McKay from Marriage Equality USA in San Francisco. - A poem sung by Alifa - "Midnight Train to Fresno" (parody of "Midnight Train to Georgia") sung by Toby Madigan Among the speakers at the rally include the following 26 appearing in this video in chronological order: - Jeff Robinson, activist from Fresno, CA - Diana Oliva, transgender activist - Robin Tyler, longtime activist and plaintiff in landmark marriage equality case - Michelle Clunie, actress from Queer As Folk and Without a Trace - Rabbi Denise Eger, spiritual leader at Congregation Kol-Ami - Lt. Daniel Choi, discharged from US military and leading spokesman against Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy - Layne Soares, US soldier who served in the closet due to Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy - Rick Jacobs, founder of Courage Campaign - Emery Hannon, daughter of lesbian family - Richard from GSA, leader within Gay Straight Alliance - Dustin Lance Black, Oscar screenwriter for the movie Milk - Ariel from GSA, leader within Gay Straight Alliance - Chrysanthe Tan, intern with National Gay & Lesbian Task Force and Stanford student with National Marriage Boycott - Diane Blair from S.A.F.E. (Straight Advocates For Equality) - Christine Chavez, granddaughter of Cesar Chavez - Jerry Thurston from S.A.F.E. (Straight Advocates For Equality) - Eric McCormack, leading actor from sitcom Will & Grace - Cleve Jones, human rights activist, author, lecturer - Terry Stewart, San Francisco Chief Deputy City Attorney - Morgan Early, daughter of gay family - Ellis Vance, gay father and teacher - Andrea Shorter, Coalition Coordinator, Equality California - T.R. Knight, actor from Grey's Anatomy - Rev. Troy D. Perry, founder of Metropolitan Community Church - Rev. Eric Lee, president of California chapter of Southern Christian Leadership Conference founded by Dr. Martin Luther King - Robin McGehee, lead organizer of Meet In The Middle 4 Equality rally and march At the march, Cleve Jones and Robin Tyler publicly mentioned the March on Washing to occur on October 10-11, 2009. Video: Sean Chapin
Arrests follow Proposition 8 decision
2009-05-27
California State Supreme Court decides in favor of Proposition 8 but validates existing gay marriages.
The Employee Free Choice Act: Labor Justice and LGBT Civil Rights
2009-05-14
LGBT and Labor activist Cleve Jones joins Rev. Israel Alvaran, community organizers Jane Martin and Josue Arguelles, and members of the Harvey Milk LGBT Democratic Club and Pride at Work in calling for LGBT support of the Employee Free Choice Act. EFCA benefits workers in the struggle for justice at the workplace, and represents the type of coalition building we need to be doing as our civil rights as queer people hang in the balance.
Seth Speaks at May Day Rally for Immigrant Rights
2009-05-02
Seth from One Struggle, One Fight speaks at the May Day rally for immigrant rights.
A Call to Action on Decision Day
2009-04-27
Rev. Greg Stewart, drag queen Pollo del Mar, and members of One Struggle, One Fight make a call to action on Decision Day if the CA Supreme Court upholds Prop 8. What do YOU think about civil disobedience?
2009-04-03
I took a moment to chat with Kathy on video at the closing rally for the 5-day March from SF to Sacto for Civil Rights, and Kathy led the crowd in a change of ONE STRUGGLE, ONE FIGHT! http://onestruggleonefight.com
Kathy Griffin at the Closing Rally of the 5-Day March to Sacto
2009-04-02
Kathy Griffin speaks at the closing rally for the 5-Day March from SF to Sacto for Civil Rights.
Randy, a Friend Outside of Locke
2009-03-30
During our stay in Locke on Saturday night, we met Randy. He lives with his partner in the Delta just outside of the town. Our route to Clarksburg took us right by his house, and he invited us to come see his garden.
Goodbye with Our Friends in Locke
2009-03-30
On Sunday morning, day five of our March to Sacramento for Civil Rights, we met up in the morning to say goodbye to our friends who hosted us before we started walking to Clarksburg.
2009-03-30
On Sunday morning, the fifth day of our March to Sacramento for Civil Rights, the crew breaks out in song and dance! http://onestruggleonefight.com
Connie King, Locke Community Elder
2009-03-30
On the fourth day of our March to Sacramento for Civil Rights, we were hosted by the folks of Locke, a small town with a rich history. Connie King, the community elder, shared some stories about their struggle against anti-Chinese land ownership laws.
2009-03-27
On day 3 of our March to Sacramento for Civil Rights, a very energetic Kip goes to wake everyone up and ask how they're feeling. http://onestruggleonefight.com
Lunchtime Sharing Circle in Clayton
2009-03-27
After lunch in a small park in Clayton, we circled up before marching on toward Antioch. We acknowledged the people we met in the community, and we held a moment of silence for the Civil Unions bill that died in Hawaii, and the community who has been fighting for it. http://onestruggleonefight.com
The Story of First Congregational Church, Antioch
2009-03-27
On the second night of our 5-day March to Sacramento for Civil Rights, the First Congregational Church of Antioch hosted us with food and a place to sleep. During a sharing circle, they told us about their congregation's struggle to be Open & Affirming to LGBT folks. Their community suffered a painful split over this struggle, and they share their story here.
The Queer Folk Is in the Fight!
2009-03-27
We chant while marching through the streets of Clayton on our way to Sacramento. http://onestruggleonefight.com
2009-03-27
While marching through Clayton, CA, Melissa pulled over her mini-van to offer us water. She shared her story about living with her partner in Clayton during the campaign against Prop 8.
Interview with our hosts at Mt. Diablo UU Church
2009-03-26
Today we kicked off our 5-day March from the Bay Area to Sacramento for Civil Rights. We arrived this evening in Walnut Creek, where our friends at Mt. Diablo Unitarian Universalist Church provided us food and a place to sleep. After dinner, we took some time to share our stories with each other. Then I caught up with Petrice and Nancy of the Church's Social Action Committee and Marriage Equality Task Force. They told me more about the work in their community to build a movement for social and economic justice.