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No Room for Racism—A Call to Action PLAN TO ATTEND

In our last newsletter, we ran a story entitled “Race and Reconciliation,” highlighting
Woody’s Tavern owner David Norton’s public apology for racist and sexist remarks made at
his bar that he had denied for over a year. Sadly, on the night of September 21, less than one 2nd Statewide
month after the apology, Mr. Norton launched another tirade of prejudice against customers
in his establishment. According to witnesses, a bar patron lifted the corner of one of Woody’s Fairness Summit
pool tables to dislodge balls stuck inside, prompting a yelling spree from Mr. Norton, who Saturday, January 16, 2010
ultimately chased every patron out of the bar. As he ejected them, he yelled after customers, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Frankfort, KY
calling them all “trashy faggots,” and then, referring to a group of African Americans, stated, RSVP to [email protected]
“Look at their skin color. You know what’s on the tip of my tongue.” Following these incidents, or 502.893.0788
the Fairness Campaign Coordinating Committee promptly approved a public boycott of Woody’s FREE
Tavern, supported by nearly a dozen other organizations including blkout, commonGround, (breakfast and lunch provided)
Jobs With Justice, Kentucky Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression, Lambda Law
Caucus, Metropolitan Community Church, Sienna, TECK, Transformations, University of The Statewide Fairness Coalition*
Louisville Office of LGBT Services, W.E.N.C.H. and Women In Transition. At this time, the will convene the 2nd Statewide
bar is no longer called Woody’s Tavern, though it is still open for business and owned by Mr. Fairness Summit in Frankfort to
Norton, and is still under our boycott. develop statewide strategy against
The incidents of racism at Woody’s spurred anti-gay legislation and for the
the formation of the Fairness Campaign’s passage of a statewide
Dismantling Racism Committee in early anti-discrimination law that will
October—with the intent to continue public protect all Kentuckians.
dialogue and action around the dismantling All individual supporters and groups
of America’s deep-rooted systemic racism, are invited to attend the Summit.
which we continue to see every day. The *ACLU-KY, Fairness Campaign,
Dismantling Racism Committee’s first event, a Kentucky Commission on Human Rights,
community “Speak Out” on racism, prejudice Kentucky Fairness Alliance,
Community members join in Speak Out on
and discrimination beginning with the Woody’s racism, prejudice and discrimination at UofL. Lexington Fairness
ordeal, convened over 50 community members ★ Legislative Committee - Jan. 5 & 17
at the University of Louisville to share and discuss their points of view on prejudice. 6:30 p.m., Fairness office, help develop
Blatant acts of racism in the city extend far beyond Woody’s. Most recently, The Courier- the Campaign’s legislative strategy for
Journal reported on racist actions an employee claims to have been forced to commit by her the upcoming long session in Frankfort.
employers at the Maker’s Mark Lounge in 4th Street Live. There, the employee, who is suing
the corporation, alleges she was told to keep the “darker element” out of the front of the ★ Dismantling Racism Committee
restaurant to make it appear more “white” near the windows, and was instructed to discourage - Jan. 6, 6:30 p.m., Fairness office, join
groups of African Americans from hosting events and patronizing in the establishment. in the ongoing dialogue on dismantling
The Fairness Campaign has always understood the inherent intersectionality of all forms systemic racism and learn more about
of prejudice and oppression—racism, sexism, classism and homophobia—and believes when how all forms of prejudice intersect.
an atmosphere of racism and acceptance for inequality is allowed to go unchallenged, all our ★ Community Building - Jan. 13 & 27
efforts toward equality and unity suffer. Therefore, the Fairness Campaign has become part 6:30 p.m., Fairness office, work to bring
of a national effort to strengthen the United States’ capacity to operate from a place of love, our community together to discuss
equity and justice and engage white people across the country in publicly standing against important issues through outreach,
the heightened and ongoing racism taking place nationally. Former Fairness Coordinating dialogue, social media & networking.
Committee member and Highlander director Pam McMichael has facilitated this effort, which
★ Fairness Lobby Day and Rally
has taken the form of a call to action pledge that you may sign online. Please take a moment
in Frankfort - Feb. 24, 9 a.m. lobby
to read the call to action on the next page, then log on to the internet and sign your name at
training, Capitol Annex, 1 p.m.,rally
www.USforallofus.org.
in Capitol Rotunda, Frankfort, KY.
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Let’s build a U.S. for All of Us Director’s Note – 2009’s Lessons
– isn’t it about time? by Chris Hartman
We long for a country that lifts all of It has been a year. Though I write this just prior to my first anniversary as director of the
us up, dares to care, offers love, generosity, Fairness Campaign in January, it has felt in every way a full year. And as our newly-formed
and justice. We reject the racism that keeps Statewide Fairness Coalition prepares for the long legislative session in Frankfort--one we
us divided. We celebrate our interdependence know will be fraught with anti-fairness legislation--I realize if I do not take time to reflect
and our capacity to love our neighbors as now, I may never.
ourselves. So, here are five outstanding lessons I have learned from my first year with the Fairness
We are white people standing together Campaign:
for a community of caring. Racism is not just 1.) Beware the craft of those who work the Commonwealth’s
a thing of the past; it continues to be woven Capitol.
into all of our institutions and structures, While our support opposing anti-adoption state Senate Bill 68 was
privileging those of us who are white and unprecedented and outspoken, it could not save us entirely from the
creating inequities for people of color. Racism craft of those who work the Capitol. Late in the day on March 5, 2009,
is used to confuse us, make us forget that our after all committees and the general assembly had adjourned, Senate
lives and futures are interconnected. We believe Judiciary Committee Chair Robert Stivers (R) District 25-Manchester,
that racism, in all its forms, robs us all of our called a secret Judiciary Committee hearing to pass the anti-adoption
humanity. legislation. He invited only Republican Senators, the bill’s sponsor,
We are white people standing against the Shelbyville Sen. Gary Tapp (R) District 20, and the Louisville policy
racism we see, hear and feel as the nation’s analyst for the Family Foundation David Edmunds. Edmunds and
Chris Hartman
right wing and some in the media whip up Tapp both spoke in favor of the bill, while there was no one present
a backlash of fear about the leadership of to speak in opposition. In less than 10 minutes, anti-adoption Senate Bill 68 passed the Senate
President Obama, the first African American Judiciary Committee unanimously, without debate.
President of the United States, and the agenda By this point, it was apparent to me that directing the Fairness Campaign in Frankfort
for change on which he was elected. would be something like leading the charge up a steep, slippery, craggy mountain slope (an
We see blatant racism showing up image WHAS-11’s Rachel Platt jokingly conjured for me just before an interview on her
in hostile signs, words and actions at “tea afternoon “Newsmakers”).
parties,” demonstrations, and town hall 2.) 10,000 heads are better than one.
meetings; in the effort to stop school children A few months prior to my joining the Campaign, a statewide alliance of Fairness-minded
from listening to the President, something groups was already in the works that ultimately became an official Statewide Fairness Coalition
school children have done since the dawn of five organizations: the Fairness Campaign, ACLU-KY, Lexington Fairness, Kentucky
of radio; in public tolerance of ministers Fairness Alliance, and the Kentucky Commission on Human Rights (the Coalition will likely
who openly pray for the President’s death; grow following the next Statewide Fairness Summit on January 16 in Frankfort).
in the scapegoating of immigrants; and Thanks, I must imagine, to our newly formed Coalition, unrelenting public support, and a
in the organized attacks on people and Facebook group from Lexington (“Stop SB68”) that garnered nearly 10,000 supporters, 2009’s
groups working for urgently needed change. anti-adoption Senate Bill 68, though it passed committee, never reached the conservative Senate
Far beyond legitimate disagreement over floor where it surely would have passed—truly an unprecedented victory for Fairness. There
policies, these are old fear-and-smear tactics are a myriad of possibilities that could explain Senate leadership’s decision to halt the bill’s
used by those who profit as we fight among progress (search “David Edmunds 68” on www.youtube.com for one interesting interpretation),
ourselves. but I firmly believe it was our Coalition’s collaboration and our collective inciting of relentless
The stresses of financial meltdown, citizen lobbying that brought that bill down. True congratulations, to everyone. (We must not
unemployment, environmental crisis, and war rest, however, as we have been assured anti-adoption legislation will return in 2010.)
make us an easy target for race-based fear- 3.) Passing a law does not a magic wand wave make.
mongering. But this time we will not be fooled Though we celebrated a historic decade of civil rights under the Fairness Ordinance
and we will not be divided. We understand in Louisville this year, anti-gay discrimination still sadly exists within our “Fair” city. Since
how our lives are shaped by race, by class, by taking this position, I have received more than a dozen complaints of discrimination (mostly in
gender, by who we love and where we come employment) from within our city limits. While
from. We also honor our deep connections not every claim is ultimately deemed valid, and
each to the other as we work together to solve many are still under investigation by the Human
pressing problems. Relations Commission, I have been shocked
Our ability to transform this country into by the volume of complainants. I expected to
one that truly works for all of us – where we receive discrimination complaints from out in
effectively address our serious economic and the state (and I have), but I thought Louisville
environmental problems — is made possible would be far further progressed. This reinforces
only in a racially just society. Let’s work the notion that the community organizing and
together to build what Rev. Martin Luther education the Fairness Campaign does around Fairness joins the National Equality March in DC
King, Jr. called “the Beloved Community.” anti-gay discrimination, even within Jefferson
We can take action. The first step is to County, is still vitally important, and that the passage of the Fairness Ordinance in 1999 did
say together: “There is no room for racism not magically eradicate acts of anti-gay prejudice and discrimination in our city. We must
in a U.S. for all of us.” all continue to be tireless advocates for LGBT equality in our homes, our jobs, our places
Sign on at www.USforallofus.org. continued on page 5
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 Special thanks go to the many donors who contribute to make
the Fairness Campaign's continuing work for justice and equality possible.
See yourself among this list of Fairness stars by making a financial contribution today!

2009 Friend of Fairness Donors

Gary Adair Stephen Buss Samantha Dawson Connie Gambrel
Steven Adams & Michael Miller Mark Cain & Don Phillips Lois Deddens Jaison Gardner
Michelle Adcock Joan Callahan & Jennifer Crossen Eddie Deutsch Joyce & Gordon Garner
Grace Akers & Maria Price Brad Calobrace Jim Dickinson & Timothy Combs Sarah Garrison
Michael Aldridge Mary Lou Cambron & Karen Compton Julia Dietrich & Barbara Powers Jessica George
Ann Allen Andie Camden & Todd Johnson Elizabeth Dinkins Brent Gettlefinger
Bill & Patricia Allison Johanna Camenisch Donna Dornbrook Larry & Ricky Gettleman
Michael Alt Craig Cammack Sam Dorr & Charles Raith Anna Giangrande
Debra Anderson & Gary Cusick Michael Canales Double Dog Dare Jessica Gibson
Judy Arant Nicole Candler John Doukas & Patrick Kelly Louis & Norma Giesel
Angela Armstrong Michelle Carle & Nannette Boyd Jennifer Dowd David Gill
Ricke Arrowood Milton Carpenter Merritt Gill
Keith Ashley & Charlie Weber Don Cartwright & Robin Lucas Pearley Gillespie
Allan & Elise Atherton Robert Caruthers Nancy & Sheldon Gilman
Kevin Bach A.G. Casebeir & Susan Lane Nikki Giovanni
Joanna Badagliacco & Robert Tan- Lindy Casebier Bud Glass
nenbaum Alice Cash Marilyn Glattstein
George Bailey & Porter Watkins Sydney-Casandra Cashman Tony Glore
Roberto & Patricia Bajandas Elizabeth Cassady Judy Goldsmith & Andrew Klapper
Chiquta Baker Jennifer Catlett & Guy Dove Tiffany Gonzales
Mary Ann Ballard Vicki Catlin Andy Goss
Sam Baltimore Christine Catron W. Henry Graddy
Richard Bancroft Vicki Cavanaugh Andrew Downey Kelly Gream & James Wimpsett
Stephon Barbour Lee Cave & Andy Patterson Lisa Doyle Mary Moss Greenebaum
Willa & Steve Barger Alan Chan Gary & Kathleen Drehmel Robert Greenwell
Mark Baridon Greg Chaney Julie Driscoll & Kathleen Hall Kira Griffitt
Karina Barillas David & Debbie Chervenak Joan & Tom Dubay Madeline Griffitt
Corrie Barkman Rusty Cheuvront Jeana Dunlap Katharine Griswold
Laura Baron Kyle Citrynell Molly Eames Mark Guidry
Stephen Bartlett Helen Claiborne Maree Ecrevan Sandy Gulick
Matthew Barzun Deanne Clark George & Jean Edwards Jane Guthrie
James Bean Holly & Darci Thoune David Eicher Elizabeth Haendiges
Jeff Been & Eric Graninger Kay Clark Glen Elder & Jim Gibson Angela Stallings & Kenneth Hagan
David Bell Denise & Ronald Clayton Marshall Eldred & Andree Mondor June Hampe
Patti Bell & Jeanne Hanley Debra Clem Hollis Ellis Sharon Handy
Kim & Susan Bentley-Jonason Mark Clements Jane Godchaux & Bert Emke Melanie Hardison
Elizabeth Bergner Rae Cobbs & Harriet Leach Carl Enoch & Lloyd Cole Jerry Hardt & Diane Yoder
Danielle Bernstein John & Eboni Cochran Tracy Evans & Kelly Clark Margaret Harris
Edith Bingham Jody Cofer Juli Evers Neenah Harris
Emily Bingham & Stephen Reily Chris Coffman Evolve LLC Chris Hartman
Eleanor Bingham Miller Lucinda & James Coffman Dan Farrell Mary Lynn Hartman
Mary & Elzie Ray Bird Tiffany Cole Hall Marshall & Heather McConnell Farrer Cassandra Harville
Chris Bischoff Khalilah Collins Melissa Faurest Sara Havens
Eileen Blanton & Rick Nelson Frederic Colmache Terry Feathers Ethan Hawes
Rebekka Bodine Maureen Connelly Joseph Felts Angelia Hawkins
Emily Boone Lauren Ferguson Bob & Laura Hawley
Fred Borho Aletha Fields Ben Haydon
Marilyn & Alan Bornstein First Unitarian Church Jorden Hayes
David Bostock Greg Fischer Elisha Haynes
Robert & Joe Botts John Fischer Gary Haynes
Marla Boudreaux Richard & Marjorie Fitzgerald Smith & Annie Haynie
Judy Bowen Ted Fleischaker & Ivan Howard Bob Hays & Don Hixon
Carl Bowman Ernie Flores Jenny Heath & Mary Hicks
Jacqueline Boyatt Fleur de Lez Lauren Heberle & Jonathan Lowe
Steve & Patty Boyce Virginia Forest & Patria Fielding Lesley Heck
Rodney & Greta Bramer Donna Fosberg & Jackie Lucas Gail Heller
Tim Brauch Tami Conti & Tabby Lewis Cate & Peter Fosl Tony Helm & Jim Hill
Bill & Sandy Braunstein Martha Neal & Graham Cooke Sarah Frederick Colette Henderson
Matt Brewington Michael Cooper David & Patricia French Fred Hendler & Nancy Martin
Chaz Briscoe David Corbett Lori Frey Jimmie Henley
Keith Brooks Angie Cornett Harriette Friedlander Patty Henry
Nickole Brown Dario & Madeline Covi Ellen Friedman Susan Herlin
Owsley Brown Charitable Fund Amy Cubbage & Graham Troop Francis & Dawn Friedrich Roberta Hershberg
Brown-Forman Corporation Cassandra Culin & Kyle Ellison J. Scott Frisch Susan Hershberg
Anne Bryant Kate Cunningham Martha Frisch Edward & Stasia Ann Hessel
Michael Buchanan Robert & Delores Cunningham Joan Frisz Kevin Hickey
Brian Buford Henry Curtis Elliot & Shelley Fu Fred Hicks
Deb Burda & Linda Wemes David Dafoe Terry Fultineer Jean Hicks
Peter Burgelis Janet Dakan Denise Mucci & Guy Furnish John Hicks
Michele Burkholder Dee & Judy Dale Nicole Gaines Victor Hicks
Michael Burris Nichole Davis Harry Gallagher Jessica Higgins
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Alyson Hill Hal & Frances Leichhardt Travis Myles & Scott Burchett Kinton Rossman
Linda Hill & K. McKinley Brian Leung Alan Nachby Mark & Landa Rountree
Cathy Hinko Gracie Lewis David & Phyllis Nash Rachel Rowland
Peyton Hoge & Jennifer Karem Lexington Fairness Chris & Nilkanthi Nicholas Ronald Rubin
Chips Holden Bruce & Margie Lincoln Lisa Nicholson Deanna Rushing & Karen Kaye
Jessica Holman Antonia Lindauer & Tim Holman Kevin Noland John & Dotti Russell
David Holton Tony & Anne Lindauer Emily Noonan Crystal Sahner
Jane Hope Natashia Lindsey David Norman Valerie Salley
Karen Horan & Judy Pugh Phoenix Lindsey-Hall Michael O'Connell Gary & Jill Sampson
Carl Horton & Jeff Franklin Fred Look Paul & Carolyn O'Daniel Kara Sanders
David & Mary Horvath Keith Look Luke O'Dell Barbara & E. Halsey Sandford
William Hoston David Lott Sheila O'Donnell-Schuster Aaron Satran & Angela Singla
Dan Hourigan & Ton Ali Louisville Youth Group Brian O'Leary Jeff Sauer
Becky House Tom Love & Rick Mc Collum Alise Oliver Elizabeth Sawyer
Holly Houston Jessica Loving & Sheryl Snyder Ann Olsen & David Owen G Sawyer & Jean Walker
Karen Hovekamp & Lisa Jensen Gary Loyd & Jeff Cummings Kathleen O'Neil & Jim Busch Mark & Zan Sawyer-Dailey
Larry Hovekamp Barbara Luckett Joe & Mary Beth O'Reilly Mark Schaver & Fran Ellers
Michael Howell Arti Ortega & Denise Baytree Sarah Scheibe
Bani Hines-Hudson & Blaine Hudson Raymond Orthober & Maria Alcalde Alan Scherer
Alan Huelsman Lisa Osanka Craig Scherman
Rachel Hurst Dianna Ott Laurabeth Schmidt
Margaret Hyland Patricia Owen Gilbert & Bettye Schroerlucke
lauren Ingram Darryl Owens Kim Schroerlucke & Jeanne Thompson
Rose & Ampelio Isetti K.A. Owens Louise Schulman
Mary & Paul Ising Donald Padgett Attica Scott
Amanda Jackson Elizabeth Painter Rosa Marcia & Edwin Segal
Carlos Jackson Constance Parrish & David Williamson Sonya Selby
Kristin & Lance Jackson Tom Wallace Lyons Shameka Parrish-Wright John Selent
Dominique James & Maurice Blanchard David Mahoney Aimee Parry Derek Selznick & Erin Herbert
John Jameson & Greg Bryant Sam Marcosson Heather Patton Rajesh Shah & Robert Boozman
Karen Jarboe & Nanci Moore Miriam Marcus & Jerry Kauper Kathleen Pellegrino La'vonne & Michael Sheets
Dawn Jenkins Leonard Mariani & Greg Hutcheson Anthony Perkins & Anthony Loy William Shelton & Kent Echler
Judi Jennings Ernest & Ona Bass Marshall Personal Best Counseling Greta & Jacob Sherman
R. Paul Jennings Roy & Donna Martin Nancy Peterson Laura Silvey
Alison Johnson Mary Lou & William Marzian Brittany Polin Ju Thi Sim
Clark Johnson & Diane Pecknold Mike Mattingly Suzanne Post Sue Simon
Hannah Johnson Mary Beth Maxwell Agnes Poteet Robert Simpson
Michelle Johnson & Erica Callam MCC Louisville John & Eugenia Potter Steve Skipper
Rose Mary Johnson Cynthia McCarty & Stuart Campbell Chris Poynter Mike Slaton & Jake Souder
Allen Jones Sarah McCauley Rachel Pugh Seymour Slavin & Claire Drucker
Ricky Jones Glenn McGregor & Mark Wright Pat Purkey Anna Smith
Shirley & Donald Jones Barry McKay Letitia Quesenberry Debbie Smith
Yvonne Jones Randall McKenzie Steve Quinn Donald Smith
Eleanor Jordan Sarah McKinnie Christopher Raley Scheri Smith
Dorothy Joseph Pamela McMichael Denton Randall & Regina Bednarsky Trisha Anne Smith-Kolb
Agus Juliawan Penny McTighe Nancy Rankin & Whitworth Stokes Alison Solley
Juneteenth Legacy Theatre Doug Means & Traci Simonsen Morgan Ransdell Toho Soma
John & Susan Jury J. Robert & Donna Metzger Tom Ranz & Bill Trent Elizabeth & Jonathan Spalding
Kara Ann Kahao Carla Meyer Paul Ratliff Stephen Spanyer
Binky Kelley Joyce Meyer Sharon Receveur Sue Speed
Gloria Kemper-O'Neil Martin & Theresa Meyer Robert & Jeanne Reed Sandy Speer
David & Mary Lynn Kempf Theresa Meyer Sarah Reed Meredith Spence
Martha Kenney & Ann Deibert Terry Mickler Linda Remington Kristin Spies
Jane Kessinger Dustin Milam St. Williams Church
Jim & Debbie King Kay Milam E. M. Staggs
Amanda Kinney Leslie & James Millar Patrick Stallard
Chris Kirkland Anne Marie Miller Dorene & Russ Stein
David & Diane Kissel Christopher Miller Katherine Steinbock
George & Lasca Kisslinger Allan Mitchell Sherry Steinbock
Tim Kitchen Timothy Mitchell Christi Stevens
John Kleber Tom Moffett George Stinson & Ed Lewis
Rita Knowles Allen Montgomery & J.R. Cannaday Barry Stone
Avery Kolers & Karen Christopher Betsy & Joyce Montgomery David Stone & Gary McClure
Carol Kraemer Shirley Moorman Madeline Reno Jennifer Stone
Forrest Kuhn Sandra Moreland Natalie Reteneller William Stone
Kim LaBelle Michael Morgan Catherine Reuning Randal Strobo
Lucinda Laird Daniel Morrical Molly Rice Elwood Stroder & Mike O'Leary
Michael & Mary Ann Lambert Mary Morris Dana Rieber Ann Stuarts
Meghan Lampe Curt Morrison Kyle Riggs & Darrell Jagoe Lane Stumler & Michael Drury
Deborah Lancaster Marion Morrison Richard & Janet Rink Elwood & Roxanne Sturtevant
Kathy & Lew Lancaster Diane Moten Jim Roberts & Marilyn Hrbek Carrie Sublett
Marian Lancaster Marc Mourer Elaine Robertson Kim Summers-Bates & Beth Bates
George Lane & Mark Tatum William Mruzek Samuel Robinson Lisa Tanner
Jane A. Lapinski Mary Mudd Stacey Robinson Carla & K. Grant Taylor
Travis Lay Mari Mujica Janet Rockafellar Patricia Taylor
James & Nancy Leach Debra Mumford & Africa Hands Jeff Rodgers & Ed Kruger John Tederstrom & Mark Cannon
Stephen Lebder Judy Munro-Leighton John & Teouline Rose Nancy Theriot
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 Aaron Thomas
David Thomas Participate in the Political Process with CFAIR
Jerry Thomas It’s already that time of year when candidates for political office come knocking on our
Regan & Anne Thomas door to seek an endorsement in the upcoming primary elections from CFAIR (Committee for
John Thompkins
Deborah Thompson & Jo Ann Kalb Fairness and Individual Rights), the Fairness community’s political action committee—and
Larry & Dawn Thompson you can be part of the endorsement process!
Elise Tighe With several key races already heating up, including the Democratic mayoral primary
Kay & Walter Tillow
Jerie Torbeck
between Metro Council President David Tandy, Councilman Jim King, Tyler Allen, Greg
Debbie & Gary Tragesser Fischer, as well as a growing field of Republicans that includes anti-Fairness Councilman Hal
Harold & Carol Trainer Heiner, CFAIR’s endorsement may prove key to a candidate’s victory come May. Outside of
Jerry Tucker
the mayor’s race, there are state races that are sure to draw attention and much debate, such
Maurice Tucker
Mollie Tucker as the Democratic primary for State House District 41 between incumbent Tom Riner and
Colleen Unroe openly gay candidate Mike Slaton.
Sherrie & Stuart Urbach As we gear up for this exciting election year, CFAIR needs your help to interview
Jo Ann Utley
Peter Van Dyke candidates seeking endorsement! We invite you to participate on an interview team to help
Patricia Van Houten ask candidates the tough questions critical to our community. It doesn’t take much time to
Suzanne Vance engage in the process, and it’s as easy as e-mailing [email protected] to let us now
Darryl Vancleave
Pam Vitaz
you’re interested!
Anthony Vowels
K.L. Wadlington
2009's Lessons continued from page 2
of worship--everywhere--so people may never forget lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender
Melanie Walker
Carla F. Wallace individuals deserve full and equal respect and rights. I hope in the new year to launch more
Naomi Wallace & Bruce McLeod programs supporting victims and preventing anti-gay discrimination in the city.
Teresa Waller 4.) Far too many folks tolerate racism.
Jane Walsh & Chris Harrell
Lauren Wampler
If you have kept abreast of Campaign news, you know about the further incidents of
Andrew Wang racial discrimination that recently occurred at Woody’s Tavern. If you have been involved
Patrick Wang with the Fairness Campaign for a while, you know we have a dual focus, which is to work
Michael Ward & Christina Hearvin
towards dismantling systemic racism as well as LGBT equal rights, as we feel there is an
Hal Warheim
L. Warren inherent interconnectedness between all forms of oppression--racism, sexism, classism,
Lascelles & Dale Watson and homophobia. As we launched the boycott of Woody’s Tavern with nearly a dozen other
Aaron Weathers organizations, I was disturbed by the negative response we received from some members of
Jesse Weaver
Mark Weinstein our community (mostly a handful of young, white, gay males) who wished to defend tavern
Marsha & Gary Weinstein owner David Norton’s “right” to say or do whatever he wants in his own establishment.
Elaine & Ron Weisberg I feel it may be necessary to remind those individuals that a bar or restaurant is a public
Terry & Morris Weiss
Jane Welch
accommodation, one of the three protected areas under Louisville’s Fairness Ordinance (along
Dona Wells with employment and housing). Therefore, it is illegal to eject someone from a bar using
Linda Wemes anti-gay slurs--why should a similar act of racism be treated any differently? Not one person
Marilyn & Hannah Werst came to the defense of the McDonald’s employees who committed a similar offense against
Shelly Werts
Stephen Wesley two white gay men at a downtown McDonald’s last year, so I cannot begin to wrap my mind
Shannon Westerman around why members of our community would defend Mr. Norton’s actions and words. The
Nikki Whalen Fairness Campaign will never tolerate a blatant act of racism. Period. ‘nuff said.
Charles Whaley
Becky Whipple
5.) Community celebration is critical to Campaign sanity.
Carolyn Whitaker & David Tandy The social justice work of the Fairness Campaign is endless, and, at times, can feel
Bobbie White overwhelming. Each period in which I have felt buried deep beneath the demands of this
Michelle Whited work, there has been an opportunity to come together and celebrate with friends and allies
Antonio & Janis Wickliffe
John & Janet Wilborn who have been here before me, are here fighting with us now, and will work as long as the
Nicholas Wilkerson Campaign has a mission to accomplish. From the annual Wiltshire Pantry hosted dinner with
Cherry & Edison Williams the ACLU, to the inaugural Fairness Over
David Williams
Dawn Wilson
Louisville, Fleur de Lez’s Sweet Heat Summer
Stephenie Wilson Fling, Carla Wallace’s annual Lawn Party and
Wiltshire Pantry the historic Fairness X-travaganza celebration,
Becki Winchel our community has proven it knows how to
Bruce Wolfschlag & Ron Rebant
Bette Wright party--and that has been vitally important to
Carla Wright my sanity and sense of balance.
Gordon Wright As I look towards 2010 and the new
Fawn Wujick
John & Catherine Yarmuth
challenges that are certain to arise, my spirits
Vilis Yore are buoyed by the tremendous support that has
Roger & Suzanne Young been shown the Campaign and me this year. I
Allen Younger
know I am better fortified to face the new year’s
Gemma & Vincent Ziegler
obstacles by the lessons learned in 2009, and
Thank you for your support! I am anxious to begin the new year’s journey
List includes donations received with you by our side. Happy Holidays, with Supporters celebrate 10 years of Fairness
and recorded by 11/15/09. Peace and Fairness to All. protections at Fairness X at the Monkey Wrench.
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Statewide Fairness Summit

January 16 in Frankfort

Please consider
making a special gift
to celebrate 10 years
of Fairness!
Name: It’s been 10 years since the Fairness law was passed in Louisville. What has that meant
to you? As this year of celebration draws to a close and we reflect on our historic decade
Address: of Fairness in Louisville, we must remember our brothers and sisters across the state who
still fear legal discrimination in employment, housing and public accommodations based on
City/Zip: their sexual orientation and gender identity. In order to protect them, and in hopes of one day
gaining full and equal civil rights for everyone living in Kentucky—we cannot rest.
Phone: Currently we are revving up for another legislative session in Frankfort, one that will
undoubtedly be fraught with anti-fairness legislation—including the likely return of an anti-
Email: adoption bill—and fervent opposition to our statewide Fairness law. We need your help as we
$25 $50 $100 $250 prepare for the ensuing battle in the State Capitol.
What has 10 years of Fairness been worth to you? Imagine what statewide Fairness
Other would mean to all of us!
Please make your check payable to This year, make a special contribution that celebrates each year of civil rights in our
Fairness Campaign, 2263 Frankfort Ave, city! Consider a donation of $1,000 reflecting $100 for each year, $500 celebrating $50 per
Louisville, KY 40206. year, $100 for $10 a year or whatever you can give to honor this historic decade.
To make your gift today, simply log on to www.fairness.org and click the “Donate”
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