GLAA on Public Safety
1997 Walk Without Fear
The 1997 Walk Without Fear was held on Sunday, November 9, 1997 at
5:00 p.m. in Dupont Circle. The rally in the Circle was followed
by a march and candlelight vigil ending at 17th and P Streets NW.
Guest speakers at the rally included acting U.S. Attorney Mary Lou Leary;
Metropolitan Community Church founder Rev. Troy Perry; Darryl Cooper and
Sharen Johnson of Gay Men and Lesbians Opposing Violence (GLOV); GLAA
President Rick Rosendall; Darren Buckner of the DC Coalition of Black
Lesbians, Gay Men, and Bisexuals; transgender activist Jessica Xavier
of It's Time, Maryland; Mindy Daniels of the National Lesbian Political
Action Committee (and a co-founder of Walk Without Fear); and
representatives from Parents FLAG, the Sexual Minority Youth
Assistance League, and Lesbian Avengers.]
Along with GLOV and others, GLAA
helped found the Walk Without Fear in 1991 to galvanize our
community in keeping our neighborhood streets safe. This annual event
draws hundreds of people who are concerned about crimes against lesbians,
gay men, bisexuals, and transgendered persons, as well as those who are
perceived to be gay. It is an annual reminder that we need to remain ever
vigilant, take responsibility for our streets and neighborhoods, and work
with the Metropolitan Police Department to counter the threat and ensure
thorough and timely investigations of hate crimes.
GLAA President's remarks at 1997 Walk Without Fear
GLAA President's remarks at 1996 Walk Without Fear
