Some things just deserve documentation, even if it’s only a couple of lines. I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to blog about two cool events from this weekend: the No on Prop 8 protest and the LA Derby Doll Championships. I was front and center for both and even if this blog is just for me, I don’t want to let this weekend get lost in the flurry of activity.
It just so happens that the Long Beach, No on Prop. 8 protest started a block from my house. How could I NOT show up? I was there at the beginning when a crowd of 2,000 people took over Broadway Ave. and marched westward shouting things like “Equal Rights” and “No on Hate.” How could you be yes on hate? That’s me in the pink jacket with my fist in the air. My husband got a lot of great photos that night. For more, see the entire photo gallery on LAist.com
I also had the honor of sitting front row at the LA Derby Dolls 2008 Championships. Everything I wanted to write about it is over at the LAist for all to read. While you’re there, check out the complete photo gallery with some very cool roller derby photos. Here’s a teaser that most will find irresistable. What, you haven’t clicked yet?
Tags: la derby dolls, long beach, prop 8, protest, Roller Derby
What a great weekend, from girls kissing each other to girls beating the crap out of each other.
I had a blast!