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| Unlike most frivolous fashion, these t-shirts send a message and help us end hatred and inequality. |
CNN announced earlier today that an 8th suspect had been arrested for participating in a series of brutal anti-gay hate crimes against men in New York City. After hearing this story, along with the other recent, tragic events that took place across the country in which LGBT youth took their own lives due to hatred and bullying, I wanted to reflect on a very important and current topic. I strongly believe in gay rights, equality, and an end to the intolerance and hated currently facing many lesbians, gays, bisexuals, and transgenders.
Because fashion is such an important form of expression for many people, Marc Jacobs and American Apparel have put out the above t-shirts to spread this message. The proceeds from the sales of these shirts will go to the Human Rights Campaign, the GLBT Historical Society in San Francisco, and other organizations that support gay rights. Although, of course, t-shirts are only a very small part in the achievement of equality for all and putting an end to hatred and intolerance, expressing yourself through fashion - and sending this message whenever and wherever you can - never goes out of style.
Because fashion is such an important form of expression for many people, Marc Jacobs and American Apparel have put out the above t-shirts to spread this message. The proceeds from the sales of these shirts will go to the Human Rights Campaign, the GLBT Historical Society in San Francisco, and other organizations that support gay rights. Although, of course, t-shirts are only a very small part in the achievement of equality for all and putting an end to hatred and intolerance, expressing yourself through fashion - and sending this message whenever and wherever you can - never goes out of style.
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