Lexington Fairness
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Written by Jonathan   
Wednesday, 02 July 2008 14:46

This year's Fairness Awards and Downtown Pride Festival was a smashing success, exceeding all expectaions and raising awareness for our community.

 

Fairness Awards 

 

On June 27th, we were entertained, amazed - and sometimes flat out shocked - by the hilarious comedy of Lady Bunny. After a rousing speech by Senator Ernesto Scorsone, we danced to the wonderful rhythm and blues of Robbie Bartlett. After a couple of long soulful ballads, and alot of dancing, it was Trai La Trash's turn to give a command performance, showcasing her comedic skills, and her live vocals with a performance that left the room begging for more. Ari Gold took the stage next, energizing the crowd with his phenomonal voice and stage presence. Finally, Lady took the stage for one last time, ending the night with a bang!

One partygoer commented to me today that "My face still hurts from laughing so much!" Another guest gave us the highest compliment one can give for a fundraiser, by saying it would have been worth every penny, even if it hadn't been for a good cause.

Come back in the next few days, and we'll post some images, and other feedback from our biggest fundraiser to date.

 

Downtown Pride Festival

 

On Saturday June 28th, Lexington made history by having it's first ever downtown pride festival. This event marked a dramatic increase in visibility for Lexington's GLBT population and raised awareness like few other events have. We, along with the GLSO, AVOL, and the Imperial Court of Kentucky, worked hard to create a festival that lived up to it's name - "We Are Family!" With a dunking booth, arts and crafts, and even a Cher song or two, the festival had something for everyone.

Attendance at the festival exceeded our wildest expectations and generated a positive buzz that can still be felt throughout the GLBT community.

Both of these events were highly successful in raising awareness, visability, fundraising, and most importantly, giving the citizens of Lexington a chance to have a good time.

 

Stay tuned for more details about both these spectacular events!

 
Last Updated ( Wednesday, 02 July 2008 14:47 )
 
Welcome to Lexington Fairness! PDF Print E-mail
Fairness... Equality... Respect. Nothing more, nothing less.

In Congress, July 4th, 1776, our nations' forefathers set out a unanimous declaration stating in part -"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness." This statement codifies the highest ideals of our nation, and is the defining goal of Lexington Fairness, Inc.

Lexington Fairness, Inc. is a new organization dedicated to education and outreach on behalf of the GLBT and other minority communities in the Lexington, Kentucky area. Although our main function is outreach and education, we will actively work within the framework of our state and local governments to bring equality and justice to all - not just a select few.

Last Updated ( Monday, 17 March 2008 11:18 )
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We are volunteers! PDF Print E-mail

The not-for profit organiztion Lexington Fairness, Inc. is comprised of unpaid volunteers who truly believe in the cause of equality and justice FOR ALL.

As a new organization pursuing 501(c)3 status, your contributions to Lexington Fairness, Inc. may be tax-deductible. Rest assured, any contributions received will be used to further the cause of fairness and equality in the Lexington / Central Kentucky regions.

Last Updated ( Sunday, 04 May 2008 15:03 )
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