In between the morning breakout sessions here at Equality Summit, I grabbed a few minutes with Kate Kendell, Executive Director of NCLR. She’s one of the most powerful (energy wise) and truly motivational individuals with whom I’ve ever had the pleasure of speaking. I’ve often said that I would follow her into a burning building if she asked. Thankfully all she’s asked of me is my engagement in the movement. I may ensure I’m wearing fire retardant togs just in case.
– Cathy
NOTE: tried to embed the video here, but sadly Flixwagon doesn’t seem compatible with WordPress … sigh. Hopefully you’ll check the link above.
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MPetrelis // January 24, 2009 at 2:43 pm
the same kate kendell who has yet to hold a single public meeting in SF? nice of her to travel to LA for the summit. lemme know if she ever gets around to public speaking in the castro.
cathybrooks // January 24, 2009 at 2:46 pm
Actually she has spoken publicly several times in SF (seen her myself). Do they need to do more? Yes. Does she know that? Yes.
MPetrelis // January 24, 2009 at 2:50 pm
i guess i missed the announcement that she was holding public meetings. where did she make the announcements about her SF meetings? if they were public forums, i wonder why the BAR and bay times didn’t cover her talks. i bet the gay press in SF would have covered her public forums.
MPetrelis // January 24, 2009 at 7:46 pm
she not only asked you, but an entire community, to rush into a burning building. it was called prop 8. we followed her. the building collapsed. and we got burned, big time.
cathybrooks // January 24, 2009 at 10:32 pm
Hey Michael, I hear where you’re coming from. There’s no doubt that there were many errors in the last campaign. And in today’s session – which included almost all of the exec cmte members from No on 8 – there was the beginning of accountability that so many seek.
But let’s be clear – while we should unquestionably review what went wrong it needs to be with the focus on identifying the actions that were in error or, as is more often the case with Prop 8, the things that maybe just weren’t done. It’s not about blame. That doesn’t accomplish anything.
The time has come to be productive … today’s EqualitySummit was a HUGE step in that, and I’m eagerly anticipating tomorrow’s Camp Courage … will be writing and Tweeting heavily (-: