Selfies for a cause – NOH8 campaign arrives at Cabrini

By Jessica Paradysz
March 25, 2014

Tired of the haters? The NOH8 (No Hate) campaign was formed in response to the Prop 8 amendment that banned Same-Sex marriage in 2008. The fierce movement is a creative outcry and charitable organization that promotes human equality and justice

Actress Raven Symone supports NOH8. (MCTCampus)
Actress Raven Symone supports NOH8. (MCTCampus)

The unique campaign engages protesters to spread their message through artistic and visual platforms. Although the core of  NOH8 is education and advocacy, members do so with a creative flair; through a groundbreaking silent protest of pictures.

They say a picture is worth a thousand words. Adam Bouska, a renowned photographer known for working with he likes of America’s Next Top Models and superstars such as Billy Joel, understands the profoundness of the message.

Bouska’s photos grip viewers with the stark and artistic content. Models are captured with duct tape on their lips, a symbol of how their voices are silenced by government officials and society who challenge their ability to fight for their rights. On their cheeks, the NOH8 logo is painted in bold black and scarlet red.

Their voices cannot be silenced, and the campaign is celebrating their five-year anniversary with an outpouring of support from California citizens to celebrities, artists and politicians.

The campaign celebrates the involvement of everyday people with incredible stories as well as famous supporters.  The movement involves 33,000 people nationwide.

Not a celebrity? No problem.

Cabrini will foster the same sense of advocacy and creativity through the NOH8 photo booth at Grace Hall on Tuesday, April 1.  From 12-4pm, the Cabrini community can show solidarity during a fun photo booth for a great cause.

Student Diversity, Outreach, and the Gender and Sexuality Alliance clubs on campus join forces for the “photo-shoot with a purpose.”

Cabrini students have a chance to be a part of a young and exciting movement and be advocates in their own rights. Join the photo booth, because no voice can be silenced, and the movement will not stop.

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Jessica Paradysz

Jessica is a junior communication major and Spanish minor. She currently is the Perspectives Editor for The Loquitur. Jessica is passionate about writing and believes that the paper is a great platform for students to showcase their creativity. She is one of the social media and marketing chairs for the Cavalier Dance Company. As a writer, she knows that dancing can tell a story. Everyone has a story to tell, and she is excited for the stories that will fill the pages of the paper this year.

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