EMT BASICS
Equality March Texas (EMT) is a direct action LGBT advocacy group based in Dallas, TX that seeks to recruit and empower activists from all over the Lone Star State.
We are a non-partisan, "radically inclusive" group which employs tried and true direct action tactics (rallies, protests, marches etc.) and a focus on community building by working to eliminate racial, social, religious, cultural and gender based barriers within the LGBT Movement.
CO-FOUNDERS CORNER
Co-founders, Latisha McDaniel and Daniel Cates
WHAT GOT YOU INVOLVED IN ACTIVISM?
"I didn't get involved in activism until 2003. My first event was an anti-war protest in downtown Dallas. I am fairly new to LGBT activism and the Million Gay March was the first time I've ever organized a march and rally. I've always believe in fairness. I'm living in a country where certain people are not treated equally. I couldn't stand on the sidelines any longer. It was time for me to get active." - Latishe McDaniel
HOW WAS EMT FORMED?
"EMT was built on the success of the Million Gay March in June. I felt that we need to take this energy and run with it. We can not only organize an annual march but organize other events to bring the topic of full equality to the masses." - Latisha McDaniel
THE DALLAS PRINCIPLES
The following eight guiding principles
underlie our call to action.
In order to achieve full civil rights now,
we avow:
1.Full civil rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals must be enacted now. Delay and excuses are no longer acceptable.
2.We will not leave any part of our community behind.
3.Separate is never equal.
4.Religious beliefs are not a basis upon which to affirm or deny civil rights.
5.The establishment and guardianship of full civil rights is a non-partisan issue.
6.Individual involvement and grassroots action are paramount to success and must be encouraged.
7.Success is measured by the civil rights we all achieve, not by words, access or money raised.
8.Those who seek our support are expected to commit to these principles.
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