Husbands Josh Vandiver and Henry Velandia Making History

Daily BR!NK, the online publication which features exceptional movers and shakers from all ages and all industries, features husbands Josh Vandiver and Henry Velandia today.

Even though they are legally married, the latter might face deportation in the next few months due to the Defense of Marriage Act which does not allow sponsorship for residency when it comes to gay and lesbian couples.

Josh and Henry are making history by being the first couple to appeal after President Obama deemed DoMA unconstitutional. More than two activist, they’re just two men in love asking for a little help in staying united in this country and founding a family.

Read their interview at Daily BR!NK



March 28th, 5pm, Just in!   Immigration Equality, the national experts on immigration rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people, hailed an announcement today from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) that the agency will allow Americans with spouses from abroad to apply for green cards while courts weigh constitutional challenges to the federal Defense of Marriage Act. 🙂

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