The GLBT History Museum presents Jim Obergefell, lead plaintiff in the 2015 United State Supreme Court case that established marriage equality in all 50 states, in conversation with Shannon Minter, a lawyer for the National Center for Lesbian Rights who was a leading advocate during the legal struggle for marriage rights.
One year after the victory, Obergefell and coauthor Debbie Cenziper have published "Love Wins: The Lovers and Lawyers Who Fought the Landmark Case for Marriage Equality" (Wil...
The GLBT History Museum presents Jim Obergefell, lead plaintiff in the 2015 United State Supreme Court case that established marriage equality in all 50 states, in conversation with Shannon Minter, a lawyer for the National Center for Lesbian Rights who was a leading advocate during the legal struggle for marriage rights.
One year after the victory, Obergefell and coauthor Debbie Cenziper have published "Love Wins: The Lovers and Lawyers Who Fought the Landmark Case for Marriage Equality" (William Morrow, 2016). The book recounts Obergefell's efforts to make the State of Ohio recognize his marriage to his late husband, John Arthur, after the state insisted on listing Arthur as "single" on his death certificate. The lawsuit Obergefell filed in response led to victory in the nation's highest court for same-sex marriage.
A VIP reception from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. will be hosted by Equality Wines, which will serve "The Decision" pinot noir and a special-release "Love Wins" sparkling wine created as a tribute to Obergefell and his late husband.
From 7:00 to 8:30 p.m., Obergefell will discuss the lawsuit in conversation with Minter and will read from the book. A book-signing will follow from 8:30 to 9:00 p.m.
The event will take place at the GLBT History Museum at 4127 18th St. in San Francisco's Castro District. Admission to the VIP reception is $100. General admission for the book discussion and signing is $20. All proceeds benefit the GLBT Historical Society.
ABOUT THE PARTICIPANTS
Jim Obergefell has held a variety of jobs in training and technology and is the first recipient of the Ohio Democratic Party's Obergefell-Arthur Progressive Hero Award. Politico named him one of the 50 top visionaries of 2015. He lives in Washington, D.C.
Shannon Minter is legal director of the National Center for Lesbian Rights, a leading legal advocacy organization for LGBTQ people. He represented same-sex couples from Tennessee in one of the four cases resulting in the U.S. Supreme Court's 2015 decision affirming marriage equality. For more information, visit www.nclrights.org.
ABOUT THE BOOK
From publisher William Morrow: "Love Wins is a remarkable, triumphant story of love and law. Through intimate interviews and insider perspectives, this definitive account reveals the dramatic and previously unreported events behind Obergefell v. Hodges and the lives at its center. This forceful and deeply emotional narrative — part Erin Brockovich, part Still Alice — chronicles how a grieving man and his lawyer, against overwhelming odds, fulfilled a promise to a dying husband and helped bring about the most important gay rights case in U.S. history. Urgent and unforgettable, it will inspire readers for generations to come." For more information: www.harpercollins.com/9780062456083/love-wins
ABOUT EQUALITY WINES
Equality Wines is an initiative to bring together talented winemakers and emerging artists from across the United States to promote one cause: Equality. Its special-release "Love Wins" series of wines, including "The Decision" pinot noir and chardonnay and the "Love Wins" cuvee, will be offered in limited release starting in June 2016. For information: www.facebook.com/equalitywines.