Category Archives: Fundraiser

The Big Gay Race

Posted on October 16, 2011 by Nicole

Saturday morning I got up early and headed down to beautiful St. Anthony Main to participate in Minnesotans United for All Families Big Gay Race, and what a big race it was. It felt so good to see such a … Continue reading →

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Making a difference – Thanks Michael Franti and Spearhead

Posted on July 7, 2011 by Nicole

It is truly amazing to see how one blog post can inspire a facebook invite which would then inspire over 15,000 people to take a stand for marriage equality in Minnesota. As it turns out that facebook page did more … Continue reading →

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Star Tribune missing the point (follow the money)

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Nicole

In the Star Tribune today there is an editorial titled “Basilica Block Party is the wrong target for gay rights advocates.” The editorial explains why saying no to the Basilica Block Party is not the right thing to do for … Continue reading →

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A Tip O’ the Hat to Kieran

Posted on June 15, 2011 by Nicole

Just when I was going to swear off some of Minnesota’s finest Irish Pubs (Coopers, The Local, and Kierans) for supporting The Basilica Block Party; Kieran himself swoops in and saves the day! Today I received the following email from … Continue reading →

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The kick-off fundraiser event – let the games begin

Posted on June 14, 2011 by Nicole

Last night I attended Minnesotans United for All Families first fundraiser at Thom Pham’s Wondrous Azian Kitchen. I went to the event with the intention of staying an hour, as I wasn’t going with anyone and didn’t think I would … Continue reading →

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