Holidays

Q0166 National Day Against Homophobia (Canada)

A poster with a red background and black border. Bold white text at the top reads, “PRESUMED HETEROSEXUAL.” In the middle is a close up photograph of a white baby’s face. The baby does not have eyebrows, has bright blue eyes staring directly at the viewer, and has a red blanket covering their mouth. The photo has a white border. Underneath is white text that reads, “A FAMILY REALITY National Day Against HOMOPHOBIA First Wednesday of June. An initiative from Fondation Émergence P.O. Box 1006, Station C, Montreal (Quebec) H2L 4V2 / Tel: (514) 866-6788 / homophobie@emergence.qc.ca www.homophobia day.com.”

Q0167 National Day Against Homophobia (2005)

A colored poster with a white background. Black title text reads, “First Wednesday of June,” followed by red text with a light purple background, “National Day Against Homophobia.” Black text continues, “The theme this year is,” followed by blue text, “family.” 3D models of red squares and purple triangles are encircling text that reads, “Awareness Breakfast; June 1, 2005; Coming Together to End Homophobia & to Celebrate All Families.” At the bottom is a light blue rectangle with text and logos inside. Red text on the left side reads, “June 1, 2005; 8:00-10:00 AM; Empire Landmark Hotel, Ballroom 1400 Robson Street, Vancouver.” Black text on the right reads, “Tickets at Little Sisters Bookstore 1238 Davie Street; $10:00 general $5.00 student/ senior/ underemployed.” Bottom text reads, “Presented by: The Centre A Community Centre Serving and Supporting Lesbian, Gay, Transgendered, Bisexual people and their Allies, Fondation Émergence, Info: (604) 684-5307; In collaboration with Dyke March, GayWay, GayWest.”

Q0417 Nightmare on Normal Street (2008)