Equality Forum 2012 with Featured Nation: Israel

Equality Forum 2012 The Global LGBT Summit 20th Anniversary! Featured Nation: Israel "Equality Forum 2012, our 20th anniversary celebrates the transformation from a groundbreaking conference that focused on an emerging civil rights movement into the annual Equality Forum recognized as the premier annual national and international LGBT summit," stated Malcolm Lazin, Executive Director. "Israel as the featured nation will be represented by the Ambassador to the U.S., major Israeli LGBT leaders, and Tel Aviv DJs and entertainers." The annual Equality Forum includes 25 panels, International Equality Dinner, SundayOUT! at The Piazza, six parties, 13th Annual Gay and Lesbian Art Exhibit, theater, and special events. There is no registration fee and all panels are free. Details can be found at http://www.equalityforum.com Featured Nation: Israel Programs Ambassador of Israel to the U.S. Dr. Michael B. Oren as Keynote Speaker at International Equality Dinner Israeli photographer David Adika featured at 13th annual Gay and Lesbian Art Exhibit Israeli delegation including elected officials, leaders, drag queen, and entertainers Tel Aviv Drag Queen Osher Sabag performs at Drag Party Israeli Pop Star Shorty performs at SundayOUT! at The Piazza Tel Aviv DJs spin at Equality Forum parties International Equality Dinner at the National Museum of American Jewish History - Saturday, May 5th, 7 to 10 p.m. Houston Mayor Annise Parker - Recipient of the 17th annual International Role Model Award NBCUniversal - Recipient of the 10th annual International Business Leadership Award Israeli Ambassador Michael Oren - Keynote Speaker MSNBC Anchor Thomas Roberts - Master of Ceremonies 25 Major Panels including: Featured Nation: Israel National Military Panel National Sports Panel National Religious Colloquy National Youth Panel National Same-Sex Marriage Panel SundayOUT! at The Piazza -- Sunday, May 6th, Noon to 7 p.m. Over 150 vendors, artisans, galleries, bars, boutiques, cafes, and restaurants in an Italian inspired open air plaza. SundayOUT! includes music, recording artists, drag queens, and Israeli DJs and performers. Special Theatre Performance The Twentieth-Century Way -- Set in L.A. in 1914, two actors are hired by police to entrap homosexuals in public restrooms for social vagrancy, at Play and Players, Thursday, May 3 to Saturday, May 5. Six Parties including: NBCUniversal Welcome Party at Vedge -- Thursday, May 3 Drag Show & Party at Tabu -- Friday, May 4 Stimulus Party -- Friday, May 4 Girl Fever at Sisters -- Saturday, May 5 Men's Party at Voyeur -- Saturday, May 5 SundayOUT! Tea Dance at Tendenza -- Sunday, May 6 For a complete schedule of events, please visit http://www.equalityforum.com Equality Forum is a national and international LGBT civil rights organization with an educational focus. Equality Forum coordinates LGBT History Month, produces documentary films, undertakes high-impact initiatives and presents the premier annual national and international LGBT civil rights summit.