May 2009
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JUDY SHEPARD TO ATTEND CAMP
Honored with the Voice & Action Award
This summer, Campus Pride recognizes Mrs Judy Shepard with its highest honor - the National Voice & Action Leadership Award. Mrs Shepard will receive the honor at the Campus Pride Summer Leadership Camp where she will also serve as the closing keynote speaker. The camp will be held July 21-26, 2009 on the campus of Towson University.


ABC FAMILY'S GREEK
Sneak Peek of what's happening 'Greek & Gay'
The Lambda 10 Project LGBT Fraternity & Sorority Issues (www.gaygreeks.org), an educational initiative of Campus Pride, got a sneak peek of some upcoming episodes from the hit dramedy GREEK on ABC Family and its growing number of out gay characters.


DAY OF SILENCE LOSING GAY VOICE
CP Blogger - Josh Fernandez shares his view
Since 1996, high school and college students have united every April to protest against homophobia.This protest, started at the University of Virginia by a student, Maria Pulzetti, consisted of 150 students participating in the silent protest.The Day of Silence played an incredible role in the gay rights movement in the 90s, but now, especially in the aftermath of Prop 8, it’s time activists come up with a more proactive demonstration.





Power of an Ally:
Hate Preachers on Campus
Action Guide
The power of an ally can never be underestimated - giving voice to those silenced, standing up for others in the face of adversity and reaching out to raise new consciousness.
Ways to Handle the Hate
Hate preachers thrive on attention and publicity. They use provocative language in an attempt to 'hook' people. Here are some effective strategies that others have used to deal with the hate.


WOLFE VIDEO
The Best Lesbian & Gay Movies
This month Campus Pride recognizes our newest sponsor -- Wolfe Video, the oldest and largest exclusive distributor of gay and lesbian films. In 2009, Wolfe will release more than 30 films including NY Times Critic’s Pick: WERE THE WORLD MINE and Multiple Award Winner: THE NEW TWENTY. As an advocate for LGBT youth, Wolfe Video will partner with Campus Pride on resources geared toward young adults. Stay tuned.
 









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