About the Pink Brick
The
Pink Brick is an annual 'award' given each year to a person
or institution whose actions are deemed to have
caused significant harm to the LGBT community.
2010 Annual Pink Brick Award is given to Senator Roy Ashburn
Anti-Gay California Senator Is Award's First Gay Recipient
Senator Ashburn has served in the California state legislature since 1996
and has an extensive voting history of vigorously opposing LGBT rights, including
his overwhelming support of the state's Proposition 8 which denied equal rights
to LGBT citizens. Early in March 2010, Senator Ashburn was arrested for drunk
driving shortly after he left a Sacramento gay bar with another man in his
state-issued car. Ashburn's arrest has sparked major controversy. Since his
arrest he has admitted he is gay, and claims his voting record reflects his
constituent's views. Ashburn says he plans to continue voting on behalf of
what he sees as the majority viewpoint in his district, even if that means
voting against LGBT civil rights.
SF Pride's Executive Director Amy Andre stated:
“This is the very first time in Pink Brick Award history
that an 'out' gay person is the recipient. By selecting Senator Roy Ashburn,
the LGBT community is sending a strong message to the world that LGBT
people-especially those with the political power and privilege to further
LGBT rights- have a responsibility to work toward liberation for all.”
SF Pride Board of Directors President Mikayla Connell concluded:
“For 40 years, San Francisco Pride has educated the world
about the kind of freedom that can only occur when aligning personal honesty with
political action in our lives. We hope this year's Pink Brick recipient, Senator
Roy Ashburn, realizes that it's never too late for him-or anyone else-to choose
liberation and justice over shame, fear and silence.”
Pink Brick Delivered!
And Bill O'Reilly Accepts
Watch board president Mikayla Connell deliver the
Pink Brick to Bill O'Reilly in person on his show:
