Cyndi Lauper will headline the free afternoon concert at the National Celebration of the 40th Anniversary of the GLBT Civil Rights Movement at Independence Hall on Sunday, May 1

"I believe that everyone, including members of the GLBT community, deserves to be treated with respect and dignity. I am honored to take part in this unprecedented National Celebration. This is a great opportunity to respond to those who are trying to push gays and lesbians back into the closet," said Cyndi Lauper. "Like the 1963 demonstration at the Lincoln Memorial, the National Celebration will be a milestone in the history of this ongoing civil rights movement."Equality Forum 2005 features over 70 programs, parties and special events. More than 105 local and national non-profits and twenty-eight national and international GLBT Executive Directors will be participating. There will also be State Receptions for over thirty states and the District of Columbia on Saturday, April 30.

There is no registration fee for Equality Forum 2005 and all substantive events including the National Celebration are free.
[Edited 3/16/05 8:28am]

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