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The 2012 We Care Awards
To be Presented
Friday, September 7, 2012
(Las Vegas, NV August 2012) The Selection Committee of the We Care Awards is proud to
announce the 2012 Award Recipients. The 2012 We Care Award Recipients are Rev. Patricia
Spearman and Mr. James Healey.
Rev. Patricia Spearman is celebrated for her work as Vice-Chair of the Nevada Stonewall
Organization, her service in the United States Military as a Lieutenant Colonel and a candidate
in the 2012 District 1 seat in the Nevada Senate. Rev. Spearman is the founding pastor of
Resurrection Faith Community Ministries, a church in North Las Vegas.
Mr. James Healey is celebrated for his work as the Vice President of SNAPI, his service with
the Human Rights Campaign as a celebrated member of the Board of Governors, his service as
Co-chair of HRC-Las Vegas Steering Committee and his position as a political candidate in the
2012 State Assembly in District 35.
The We Care Award was developed and created by Rev. Wilfred Moore, Pastor of Abundant
Peace United Church of ‘Christ in 2009. Rev. Moore is also the Producer of this year’s Award
Presentation. This award honors individuals for their contributions to the work of Equality and
Social Justice; such as Equality in the Workplace, Citizenship and Voting Rights, HIV/AIDS
discrimination, Health Disparities, and Racial Identification. With the thought that all individuals
are given fair and proper administration of the law; conforming to the natural law that all persons
irrespective of their ethnic origin, gender, possessions, race, religion or sexual persuasion; are
to be treated equally and without prejudice.
The award ceremony will take place Friday evening, September 7, 2012, during the Pride
Parade. The parade will be held in downtown Las Vegas beginning at 8:00pm.
Previous We Care Award recipients were, Yvette Williams, Dr. Echezonz Ezeanolue, Mel
Goodwin, Angela Harvey, Dawn Christensen and Chris Miller. All were and are
commended for making a unique difference in our community and helping to lead the fight for
equality for all people.
The public is invited to join the celebration and commendation of our 2012 Awardees;
individuals that continue to fight the good fight of equality.
The sponsors of this year’s We Care Award are the Human Rights Campaign, the National
Black Justice Coalition, and Abundant Peace United Church of Christ.
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