TROY –
Jacob Reitan is the founder of the Soulforce Equality Ride and a well-known participant in the documentary "For the Bible Tells me So." On Friday, Oct. 21 the young activist will be the keynote speaker for a Michigan Roundtable for Diversity and Inclusion breakfast where he will talk about Soulford Equality Ride and other projects he's implemented spreading a message of equality across the country.
"We chose Jacob Reitan to meet and speak to Michigan faith and equality leaders for a number of reasons," said Michigan Roundtable Manager Kevin Hogan. "He is unique becuase he is a high-profile LGBT equality activist who comes from a religious background. He has also obtained this position in the community at a very young age. At the Roundtable, we wanted our attendants, mostly ranging from age 40 to 80, to hear from a young person doing the work."
Hogan is especially proud of Reitan's organizing of the Soulfource Equality Ride, which brings gay students to schools that discriminate against LGBT individuals. "These tours have been a great success. They have created conversation at these colleges and universities where conversation never would have happened otherwise. It's helping to move LGBT equality issues forward."
"What I hope people take away from this breakfast is that as a faith community we need to work together for LGBT Equality in Michigan. The faith community has a powerful voice that can no longer be ignored by those individuals and political leaders who wish to limit basic human rights for all citizens – including the LGBT community."
The Michigan Roundtable for Diversity and Inclusion is a 70 year old civil rights organization working to build relationships that create social justice and build sustainable inclusive communities for all. The breakfast is $50 per person and takes place at the Troy Marriott Hotel located at 200 W. Big Beaver from 8-9:30 a.m. Tickets can be purchased online at http://www.miroundtable.org/lgbtfaith.html. Tickets may also be available at the door.
Faith inclusion breakfast with with Jacob Reitan
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