Take the

BlackOut Pledge

Today.

Come out!!

Turn out!!

Shout out for

 BlackOut!

"I envision a world where all people are fully empowered to participate safely, openly and honestly in

family, faith and community, regardless of race, gender-identity or sexual orientation.

I pledge to support and defend the rights of all individuals as they define themselves.

I will not live my life in silence and denial.

I will speak the truth about who I am

and pledge to have a discussion with at least one person about how homophobia

 and discrimination affects my life and the lives of all people."