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Article: Courage Awards Honor Three Who Became Leaders in Face of Discrimination; Colin Higgins Foundation Honors Individuals Speaking Out and Advocating For Change.
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- AScribe Law News Service
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- November 9, 2005
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Byline: Tides, Inc.
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Nov. 9 (AScribe Newswire) -- Eva Georgia, Andy Marra, and Michael Shakelford have been named as recipients of the sixth annual Colin Higgins Foundation Courage Awards.
From South Africa to New York to Oklahoma, the 2005 honorees have faced a long road of hardship, intolerance and bigotry -- yet steadfastly advocated for positive social change for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer and questioning (LGBTQQ) community. The Colin Higgins Courage Awards are given each year to acknowledge such remarkable individuals who refuse to be silenced by societal norms and who demonstrate amazing courage.