Seven Straight Nights

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In 2007 and 2008, Atticus Circle and Soulforce co-produced Seven Straight Nights for Equal Rights, a national event that provided straight Americans with opportunities to do justice and motivate new allies to stand up and be counted for equal rights.

In 2008, stories of friendship and political transformation emerged across the country during Seven Straight Nights, a first-of-its-kind event. Through Seven Straight Nights, the power of straight ally voices resonated in 38 cities in 28 different states across the country. Soulforce and Atticus Circle partnered with more than 30 national and statewide equality organizations to bring together a true grassroots effort on the part of straight allies standing up for equality.

Seven Straight Nights for Equal Rights consisted of nighttime vigils led by straight allies during the week of September 14th through 20th, 2008.  The vigils were led by families, individuals, or groups, and focused on their personal decision to speak out on behalf of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) equality. Depending on the city, Action Leaders either offered thanks for their state's positive policy record or issued a call to action on pertinent issues such as hate crimes, employment discrimination, and marriage equality.

A special thanks to the Arcus Foundation and the Hollyfield Foundation for their generous support of Seven Straight Nights for Equal Rights.

To learn more about 7SN '07 & '08 Actions, click here.