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Professional Iranian Basketball Player Behdad Sami speaks out about why he posed for the NOH8 campaign.Saturday, May 7th, 2011
“The reason I decided to get in contact with NOH8 and show my support is because I believe it’s already tough enough for the Gay community to receive support, let alone if you are of Middle Eastern decent. There are so many middle eastern males and females around the world that have been silenced by force not only fearing what their traditional families will
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I Kissed a Girl and I Liked It by Liz HansonThursday, May 5th, 2011
I will start off by saying that I am a member of the church of Jesus Christ of latter day saints otherwise known as Mormon. Since the day I found out about the NOH8 Campaign I have wanted to participate and wondered if I would ever get the opportunity, partially because of location and partially because I wondered if I would ever get over the fear of my loved ones judging me and allowing myself to have a NOH8 pic taken and put out there.
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UK Performer Aaron Renfree Joins NOH8 CampaignTuesday, May 3rd, 2011
Aaron Renfree is recognizeable to many in the United Kingdom as a former member of the incredibly popular S Club 8 pop music group. Since his time with the band, Aaron has gone on to appear in stage productions of Flashdance in the UK as well as choreography work on original UK-based The X-Factor . No stranger to using his talents to help those in need, Aaron has also
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Family, Time, & Tradition by Chris WogamanTuesday, May 3rd, 2011
My pose for the NOH8 campaign was filled with symbolism both personal and of wider-reach. This pose represents family, time, tradition, my personal and our communal struggle for equality and justice.
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Accepting Myself by Kareem MerchantTuesday, May 3rd, 2011
Before I came to terms with my sexuality, I was always afraid to be myself. It was as if I had done something wrong.
Now that I have accepted it, I want everyone who may feel a little different to experience the same joy the I feel today. I want them to have a voice, I want them to be heard!
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