Washtenaw Rainbow Action Project

Founded in 1995, the Washtenaw Rainbow Action Project (WRAP) was an outgrowth of an earlier organization, the Ann Arbor/Washtenaw County chapter of the Michigan Campaign for Human Dignity.

The statewide organization of the Michigan Campaign for Human Dignity was established to enlist opposition to a state ballot initiative that would deny equal discrimination protection to gay men and lesbians. After the initiative failed, members of the Washtenaw MCHD then decided to focus their attention on grassroot work within Washtenaw County, devoting themselves to

increased visibility and acceptance and appreciation of the lesbian/gay/bisexual and transgender community through education and political action. To this end, they formed a new political action group, the Washtenaw Rainbow Action Project.

From the description of Washtenaw Rainbow Action Project records, 1993-2000. (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 77833833

Founded in 1995, the Washtenaw Rainbow Action Project (WRAP) was an outgrowth of an earlier organization, the Ann Arbor/Washtenaw County chapter of the Michigan Campaign for Human Dignity. The statewide organization of the Michigan Campaign for Human Dignity was established to enlist opposition to a state ballot initiative that would deny equal discrimination protection to gay men and lesbians. After the initiative failed, members of the Washtenaw MCHD then decided to focus their attention on grassroot work within Washtenaw County, devoting themselves to increased visibility and acceptance and appreciation of the lesbian/gay/bisexual and transgender community through education and political action. To this end, they formed a new political action group, the Washtenaw Rainbow Action Project.

In 1997 WRAP received a $15,000 grant from the HOPE Foundation. From this period onward, the organization was able to expand their involvement in such political action efforts as National Coming Out Day, and such educational endeavors as the Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network.

From the guide to the Washtenaw Rainbow Action Project Records, 1993-2000, (Bentley Historical Library University of Michigan)