On Sunday, March 13th, and in honor of Pridefest South Florida, W Fort Lauderdale will host the NOH8 Campaign, inviting the South Florida community to help break the silence against marriage inequality. The NOH8 Campaign is a photographic silent protest created by celebrity photographer Adam Bouska (http://www.bouska.net) and partner Jeff Parshley in direct response to the passage of Proposition 8. Photos feature subjects with duct tape over their mouths, symbolizing their voices being silenced by Prop 8 and similar legislation around the world, with “NOH8” painted on one cheek in protest. Since the campaign’s inception two years ago, over 10,000 supporters have been photographed including celebrities Guiliana Rancic, Pete Wentz, Jane Lynch, Kim Kardashian and Lance Bass.
Adam Bouska will photograph 5-10 frames for each person that participates. The final selection he chooses will be retouched and made available through the website: www.NOH8Campaign.com. Solo NOH8 photos are $40/person while any group or couple photos are $25/person in the photo.
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO DO?:
*Come camera ready
*Wear a white shirt
*Have fun & make a statement!
***The NOH8 Campaign will apply the NOH8 temporary tattoo upon arrival and supply the silver duct tape.
WHEN:
Sunday, March 13
5PM – 9PM (Please be in line by 8 PM to participate)
WHERE:
W Fort Lauderdale
The Living Room (fourth floor)
401 North Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
ABOUT NOH8: On November 4, 2008 Proposition 8 passed in California, amending the state Constitution to ban same-sex marriage. The defeat provoked a groundswell of initiative within the GLBT community at a grassroots level, with many new political and protest organizations being formed in response. The NOH8 Campaign is a photographic silent protest created by celebrity photographer Adam Bouska and partner Jeff Parshley in direct response to the passage of Proposition 8. Photos feature subjects with duct tape over their mouths, symbolizing their voices being silenced by Prop 8 and similar legislation around the world, with “NOH8” painted on one cheek in protest. The NOH8 Campaign is an approved 501(c)(3), donations will be tax-deductible up to the amount allowable by law.
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