Rock Hill for Equality has been dormant for some time now. The founders have gone their own ways and have ventured into groups with similar motives and goals in their respective communities. However, following what has transpired in the past 24 hours in Orlando, RH4E would like to reopen its doors and continue to fight with, and on the behalf of the LGBTQA community. The atrocity committed in Orlando, Fl is indicative of a greater systemic hate against the LGBTQA community. Aside from legislation on gun control, we at RH4E believe that it is imperative to push for local and state anti-discrimination ordinances as well as fight for the election of pro-LGBTQA candidates. We will continue to fight for you, the people. We are sorry for the recent inactivity, however no longer will we stand idle as LGBTQA citizens are persecuted, executed and discriminated against. Continue to pray and think about the families of the souls lost in Orlando, but remember that it will take legislation and your voice to make a difference.
May 6 — Welcome back!
Hello friends, followers, and supporters of Rock Hill for Equality! It has been a while since you guys have heard from us, but we have not been anything but busy. In the past months Rock Hill for Equality has met with many politicians in the past election trying to lobby and shape their opinion on LGBTQA rights! We have had some successes and some failures, but ultimately thanks to the circuit court same-sex marriage is now legal in SC. But Rock Hill for Equality is not done! There are still an abundance of issues that must be addressed before equality can truly be achieved in SC. First we need an LGBTQA anti-discrimination bill to protect the lives of LGBTQA citizens. Second we need the law of SC to recognize and prosecute for hate crimes against LGBTQA citizens. We will be launching an initiative in the next few weeks and would love volunteers/ interns to help!
If interested you can email our founder Gabriel Paxton at paxtong2@winthrop.edu
Keep the fight going!
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Rock Hill for Equality: Project #1 – LGBT Ally ‘Angie’s List’
Hello York County!
We are proud to announce that we are beginning a project called: “LGBT Ally Angie’s List”. Over the coming weeks we will be searching and be in contact with organizations and companies, both big and small. If you are a “LGBT Ally” we will provide your company with Rock Hill for Equality business cards, so customers can learn more about LGBT equality in York County, and a flyer to post in your establishment showing your business supports fairness and LGBT community in York County. Also, we will create a page on this website dedicated to LGBT Allies in York County. On the page we will list the name of the ally, location(s), contact information, links to the ally’s website, a short description and a optional small image of the ally logo to go along with the ally’s information. This is another option to show your support for the LGBT community. We believe as York County continues the long journey forward all citizens – heterosexual, homosexual, bisexual, asexual, poly-sexual, pan-sexual, questioning, etc – can benefit from knowing if your business is going to an organization or company who support LGBT rights.
If you are the owner of an organization or company in the York County area please, feel free to contact us by email at rockhill4equality@gmail.com. This, of course, is no cost to the ally. Also, this ‘Angie’s List’ will be formed and interest will be spread through word-of-mouth. If you a personal friend of the owner and know this is something he/she would interested in, please let them know about the project.
Quote of the Week:
“Equality is not a concept. It’s not something we should be striving for. It’s a necessity. Equality is like gravity. We need it to stand on this earth as men and women, and the misogyny that is in every culture is not a true part of the human condition. It is life out of balance, and that imbalance is sucking something out of the soul of every man and woman who’s confronted with it. We need equality. Kinda now.”
― Joss Whedon
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May 20th Organization Update and the Importance of Voting
Hello!
First of all, today is the one month anniversary of Rock Hill for Equality. While not much has been done in the form of events, we now finally have our feet under us after great early support. We have met with leaders of non-profits, managers of local restaurants and the leaders of the York County Democratic Party.
In recent days, both Oregon and Pennsylvania both struck down their gay marriage bans; now 19 states recognize marriage equality. In South Carolina we are fighting a unpopular, uphill battle in a very red state but, there are people who want to fight the good fight. Rock Hill for Equality would like to urge you all to get out and vote this fall in Gubernational, Senate and House of Representative elections. While we are not currently affiliated with any candidate but, if you want to help fight the same-sex marriage ban, we ask that you let your voice be heard! Research candidates, be knowledgeable, and together we can make a difference in the Palmetto state.
Also, this summer we will be working to achieve non-profit status and to set up a page with LGBT friendly organizations in York County along with other initiatives and appearances around the area.
Quote of the Week:
To make democracy work, we must be a nation of participants, not simply observers. One who does not vote has no right to complain.
– Louis L’Amour
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May 11th Organization Update
Hello to all! Long time without posting.. The founders here have all been way too busy with exam season in full swing. But, we are back on track! This past Friday Rock Hill for Equality was blessed with being able to attend the Spring Forward York County Democratic Party Fundraiser. We met plenty of fine members and even aspiring congressmen such as Tom Adams running in SC 5th district. In other news we have postponed our plans to host an event May 18th, and hope to host a cookout in mid June. The date will be decided soon, but the intentions of this cookout are to gather our members in a meet and greet session where we can formally introduce ourselves and discuss our aim. We have also been traveling around York County and the upstate area meeting with other non-profit organizations inquiring ways that we can benefit our community. If you are still interested in getting involved contact us, and keep the fight up!
Quote of The Week:
“‘Vote Love’ means vote equality. It means vote change. It means vote what’s right for humanity.”
– Macklemore
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April 28th Organization Update
Hello all!
Rock Hill for Equality’s first week of existence was a great one.
We met with leaders of the York County Democratic Party, talked with the owners of some local businesses, and further planned what we wish to do in the near future. Also we will be busy over the next few weeks as we meet with the organizers of non-profit organizations around the Rock Hill area.
We would like to announce we are beginning a video series that will be posted both on our Facebook page and our twitter account. These videos are from YouTube and will cover topics from gay marriage, understanding human sexuality and support for coming out. We hope to have the series post on the website soon. Videos will be posted on Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday for the next two weeks.
Again, thank you for the early support. As of noon today we had 385 likes on Facebook which has far exceeded our expectations.
Quote of the Week
“No one is born hating another person because of the color of his skin, or his background, or his religion. People must learn to hate, and if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love, for love comes more naturally to the human heart than it’s opposite.”
– Nelson Mandela (1918-2013)
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April 25th Organization Updates
T-shirt and Bumper sticker designs have been produced and released on our social media outlets as of today! The logistics are still being worked out, but we will know shortly the price and availability of these items to the public. Rock Hill for Equality will also be making its way across the upstate of South Carolina this Saturday, meeting with other non-profit organizations in an attempt to get involved in bettering the Rock Hill community. If a business or organization is interested in getting involved, or meeting with us please visit our How to get involved page for contact information. The team here at Rock Hill for Equality is also very interested in hosting an event the weekend of May 17-18. We will let you all know more about the possibility of an event later next week but keep those calenders on hold!
Quote of the day:
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”
– Margaret Mead
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Exciting day for Rock Hill For Equality
Today, we at Rock Hill for Equality launched this website right here for the convenience of our followers and supporters! But that is not the only buzz going on about our group today, because as of this morning Rock Hill for Equality launched its brand new organization logo! Rock Hill for Equality is also happy to announce the support it has received from political candidates in the Carolinas. George Battle a progressive candidate for congress in NC 12th district showed his compassion for this cause and supported our social media movement. We’ll have more exciting news to come; as of tomorrow we are expecting to release the designs to T-shirts, signs and bumper stickers that will be on sale, as well as announcing our first organized event!
Our Quote of the Day:
“Be the change that you wish to see in the world” – Mahatma Gandhi
New Logo Design:
The new logo released today via social media
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