Ben & Jerry’s (c) unveils it’s new flavor to support Marriage Equality
Ben & Jerry’s, known for its euphoric ice cream flavors and dedication to social justice, celebrates the beginning of the freedom to marry for gay and lesbian couples in Vermont with the symbolic renaming of its well-known ice cream flavor “Chubby Hubby” to “Hubby Hubby.” In partnership with Freedom to Marry, Ben & Jerry’s aims to raise awareness of the importance of marriage equality and, to show its support, will serve “Hubby Hubby” sundaes in Vermont Scoop Shops throughout the month of September.
Ben & Jerry’s has a long history of commitment to social justice, including gay rights. Its partnership with Freedom to Marry, a national leader in the movement for marriage equality, aims to raise awareness of the importance of marriage equality and to encourage other states to follow the blazing trails of Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Iowa, New Hampshire, and Maine. Freedom to Marry promotes the national conversation about why marriage equality matters and brings together partner organizations into a larger whole – a shared civil rights campaign.
“At the core of Ben & Jerry’s values, we believe that social justice can and should be something that every human being is entitled to,” said Walt Freese, Chief Executive Officer of Ben & Jerry’s. “From the very beginning of our 30 year history, we have supported equal rights for all people. The legalization of marriage for gay and lesbian couples in Vermont is certainly a step in the right direction and something worth celebrating with peace, love and plenty of ice cream.”
Go’head Ben & Jerry ( and Walt Freese too)!!!! Champions – not only in ice cream and frozen yogurts!!!!
Tags: Ben & Jerry's, gay issues, Marriage Equality, Vermont
Love it!!!! and I love Ben & Jerry’s
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H. Luiz Reply:
September 19th, 2009 at 8:17 am
@Sara, me too! me too!
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LOLOLOL!!!YESSSS!!!!
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First Ice Cream. Then, world domination!!!!
{evil laughter in the background}
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Are Ben & Jerry a gay couple?
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H. Luiz Reply:
September 23rd, 2009 at 11:05 pm
@Mark, Noooooooooooooooooooooo.
They’re “Business Partners” and co-owners of a great-tasting product – ICE CREAM! Ben & Jerry’s has a long history of commitment to social justice, which includes “Freedom to Marry.”
Check out http://www.freedomtomarry.org/
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Hah, good question Mark HAHAHA. Anyway, good for Ben & Jerry’s!!! I was never aware of their outspoken involvement in several social justice movements, especially gay marriage!!!. Great ice cream from great people!!!
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