What Makes a Family? Zach Wahls
Tuesday, 02 Apr 2013 at 7:00 pm – Great Hall, Memorial Union
The son of two lesbian mothers, the 19-year-old University of Iowa engineering student had no idea that his heartfelt testimony before the Iowa House Judiciary Committee would have such an impact. Just two days later, a YouTube video of his testimony went viral. He was a state champion in high school debate and multiple national finalist in competitive acting, but Zach had never before been given such an opportunity to stand up and speak out on behalf of his family. So that is what he did, becoming an advocate for his family and families like his all over the country. Whatever your thoughts on the subject, Zach provides a new perspective on marriage equality and something to think about.Cosponsored By:
- Honors Program Board
- Inter-Residence Hall Association
- Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Allies Alliance
- Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Student Services
- Margaret Sloss Women's Center
- Multicultural Student Programming Advisory Council
- Committee on Lectures (funded by Student Government)
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