| The Soulforce Equality Ride is a two month social justice bus tour that confronts political and spiritual oppression of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) people. The ride began in 2006 and has visited hundreds of cities, colleges, universities, and other institutions. The 2012 ride will be the fifth tour. This year a large emphasis is being placed on intersectional justice (or the desire to practice social justice in a way that ends all oppression against all people) and community involvement. The participants of the Equality Ride are provided top notch training, transportation, housing, and food throughout the tour. Support from rider pages like this one helps to make the Soulforce Equality Ride possible. Visit www.equalityride.com to learn more! |
Ovid’s Fundraising Total
$840
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Ovid Amorson
Philadelphia, PA
I have been employed here and there, educated in this and that and have found that to be largely irrelevant. My job is to work towards Love by Seeing the God in myself and in others and Knowing that we are all a part of Love. I used to live in fear about how Open and Honest I could be as a spiritual queer transman of color, unsure how my ideas of gender, sexuality, and Faith would allow me to be accepted and successful in this world. By the grace of God, I came to understand that I only need be concerned about my relationship with God and the biggest sin I was committing was not being who God had created me to Be. With intention, I take off the things in this life which have been put on me and which I have put on myself. I encourage others to do so also. It is important to me that I work towards prevention of the damage that often comes when TLGBQ people internalize various types of hatreds/phobias and begin to believe that they are not a part of Love and that I work towards Healing and religious reconciliation
In Ovid’s own words
I am participating in this ride because of a call resonating in my Soul that reminds me that I know what it is like to live in fear and what it is like to be affirmed through Love and because of this, I have the power to be effective in carrying a message to fellow Humans who need to Know that each of us is fearfully and wonderfully made and that no one is excluded from the Love of God.
Support Ovid by donating to Equality Ride »
| Name | Location | Amount | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jess Kalup | Pennsylvania | $10 | Ovid! I’m so proud of you! You’re the jazziest! |
| Cicely Smith | Pennsylvania | $10 | |
| Gerald Ronning | Pennsylvania | $10 | |
| Anonymous | Louisiana | $10 | In honor of Quimby. |
| Heath Davis | Pennsylvania | $100 | |
| Sam Korn | New Jersey | $10 | |
| Anonymous | Pennsylvania | $25 | |
| Becky Best | Pennsylvania | $20 | It was great to see you yesterday! The equality ride is a wonderful idea. Best wishes on the road! |
| Steve Wade | New Hampshire | $25 | |
| Allison Otto | Pennsylvania | $20 | I am proud to support you in this journey.  |
| Christie Reed | Pennsylvania | $50 | Ride on! |
| Nico Amador | Pennsylvania | $10 | |
| Nikki S | Pennsylvania | $25 | On behalf of Ovid. |
| Steve McIntyre and Chuck Phelan | California | $50 | |
| Jeannette Geter | Pennsylvania | $60 | |
| Jocyelyn Geter | Pennsylvania | $60 | |
| Bill Carpenter | Florida | $50 | OVID…I hope that you’re beginning to “settle in” to the pace and culture of the Equality Ride…it’s a trip, for sure! Thanks for being willing to put your life on hold for a while to work to make the world a better place for all! You’re doing important work! Peace and Love – Bill |
| Tom Hutchinson | Canada | $50 | |
| Margot Anderson | Louisiana | $50 | Thanks so for taking the time to talk with me and share some of your story. I really appreciated your advice! |
| John & Don Loetterle & Lindman | Texas | $25 | Thanks for being part of our family in Texas. It was a real pleasure to have you. |
| Liz Conroy | California | $20 | I think you’re the coolest. |
| Debra Williams | Maryland | $50 | Keep up the good work!!! – from your mom’s college roommate |
| Rosalind Price | Pennsylvania | $100 | From the SALSA et al club at the Baldwin School. Making the world a safer place for everyone. |
