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(Graphic: Shepard Fairey)
Shepard Fairey, the graphic design genius behind Obey Giant and the ubiquitous, iconic Obama poster has designed a stunning new poster specifically for the synchronized Join The Impact rallies taking place across the country tomorrow. Click on the image above to download a high-resolution PDF file suitable for printing, t-shirt iron-ons, etc.
For those who intend to march for justice and equality in San Diego, the final march route has been finalized with the cooperation of the San Diego Police Department: We will be marching down Broadway! We will start at 6th and Upas at the northwest corner of Balboa Park and march south on 6th to Broadway. We will turn west on Broadway and march to Harbor Drive. Then, we march north on Harbor Drive to the County Administration Building.
Here are a few last minute details and thoughts from the San Diego march organizers:
Remember that this is a PEACEFUL march and rally. We are at the County Administration building because that is where marriage licenses are issued. We have a mayor and city council who have consistently supported marriage equality and we are grateful to them for that. We are also not targeting any religious or ethnic group. Our opposition wants our movement to appear divisive. We are going to reclaim and reframe the discussion. We are about gaining equal rights for all and ending bigotry and discrimination. This is a cause everyone can get behind!
Transportation: If you live within the city limits, please take public transit to this event! You can take the Trolley to 5th Avenue and get on the #3 or #120 bus at 5th and C (right at the Trolley Stop), and take it to 5th and Upas (about a 15 minute ride). Bus fare is $2.25. For those who will drive, we are suggesting that folks park their vehicles downtown and take the bus to 6th and Upas. That way they don’t have to walk all the way back up the hill to get their cars! Bus #3 and Bus #120 service the march origin point via 5th Avenue and Upas.
Signs: We are advocating POSITIVE signs. See the Make a Statement! page for some ideas. Also be aware that, according to the ACLU, in San Diego, metal stakes, clubs, and pipes are prohibited at rallies. Wooden stakes must be 1/4 inch or less in thickness and 2 inches or less in width.
It is supposed to be 85 and sunny on Saturday. There will be water available with the proceeds benefiting the ACLU legal fund to overturn Prop 8.
See you Saturday at 10am at 6th and Upas!
Sunscreen, a whistle, a cell phone and bunch of your friends, coworkers and family would also be good to bring.
UPDATE: (11-14, 01:45 pm Pacific) Rex Wocker points to an article in USA Today that says 300 cities across the country will take part in the Join the Impact events. CBS has video up that calls the 15 November marches the new Stonewall. They also note the participation of huge numbers of young people newly-energized by the cause.
A new information page for Join the Impact has been set up with information for all of these marches. It’s easy to locate an event near you. By my count, in California alone, people are hitting the street for justice and equality in 60 cities up and down the state. It’s safe to say that this will be a day of historical proportions.
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