| 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 Hit the Road campaign virtual rider pages like this one helps to make the Soulforce Equality Ride possible. Visit www.equalityride.com to learn more or set up your own virtual rider page! Apply to Hit The Road here! |
Amanda Lee Genaro
Minneapolis, MN
Activist-Advocate-Artist
Organizing in the Twin Cities and beyond to create access for our complex, intersecting identities and bodies.
Doing what God asks of me: Loving God, Loving people, and being a witness of that Love to ALL people to the ends of the earth.
In Amanda's own words
I was a student at North Central University when the 2006 Ride stopped. I was closeted and scared. After the stop, I began to come out and was ultimately expelled for it in 2009 just weeks before completing my graduation requirements.
Then I went on the 2010 Ride as a Rider to share the same message that was shared with me: "God loves and affirms you as you are." This is the message that saved my life over and over again. Fulfilling my call was to be involved with Soulforce to share the love that was freely given me despite attempts to mask it and twist it.
I'm participating in Hit the Road so continue to share my story and to be connected with yours.
Support Amanda by donating to Hit The Road and Equality Ride »
| Name | Location | Amount | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Cities Community Fundraiser | Twin Cities, MN | $130 | |
| Heather Shuttleworth | Springfield, VA | $50 | You've made and continue to make a huge difference in my life, just by being. I love you! |
