Hundreds to Gather in West Hollywood, Under an Arbor of Flowers, on May 15 - Night of CA Supreme Court Ruling

WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif., May 14 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In response to the California Supreme Court ruling, on whether denying marriage rights to the state's thousands of gay and lesbian couples violates the state constitution, hundreds of people will gather in West Hollywood -- under an arbor of flowers and with a giant wedding cake -- to hear from community leaders what happens next. Many lesbian and gay couples, who want to be legally married, will be available to speak with the media.

WHEN: Thursday, May 15
6:30 p.m. - Press availability with same-sex couples
7:00 p.m. - Remarks from community leaders

WHERE: West Hollywood
Intersection of San Vicente and Santa Monica Boulevards

WHO: Lorri L. Jean, CEO, L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center
Jenny Pizer, Senior Counsel, Lambda Legal
Jody Marksamer, Staff Attorney, NCLR
Robin Tyler and Diane Olson, Plaintiffs in the case
Oscar De La O, President/CEO, Bienestar
Rev. Art Cribbs, Minister, United Church of Christ
API Equality
City of West Hollywood

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FCMN Contact:

Source: L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center

CONTACT: Jim Key, Office: +1-323-993-7623, Cell: +1-619-253-1077, or
Jason Howe, Office: +1-213-382-7600 ext.247, Cell: +1-415-595-9245, both of
the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center

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