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Award winning author supports video project

Graham Robson August 23, 2013

Andrew Solomon
Andrew Solomon

Andrew Solomon, the award-winner author, has shown his support to the Proud2Be Project, a campaign encouraging and supporting all LGBT people to be proud of who they are.

The author’s video contribution to the project, which was launched by gay identical twin brothers Mat and Jon Price, says:

“I wasn’t always proud to be gay, as an adolescent I was ashamed…pride took its time finding me and I was slow to embrace it. I found true love with my husband, and more love with our kids… so how can I possibly feel less than proud to be gay?”

Jon Price commented:

”We started the campaign nearly two years ago when we felt that LGBT people needed more positive and affirmative messages about who they are.

“Although laws are changing, LGBT people, all over the world, still face oppression, misrepresentation and discrimination. Until that is no longer the case, the Proud2Be campaign will keep running.

“We are thrilled with Andrew’s video, particularly as it is our first from the US! We are excited about reaching even more people with our message.”

Andrew follows in the footsteps of other famous names among the LGBT community including Stephen Fry, Human Rights Campaigner Peter Tatchell, Sarah Waters, Sir Ian Mckellen, Christine Burns MBE and Michael Cashman MEP.

The campaign has been making waves recently when Stephen Fry’s Proud2Be Video went viral, after receiving 120,000 YouTube hits in just a few days.

Everyone is invited to contribute to the campaign, whether LGB or T or their friend, family member, co-worker or educator.

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