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The Tolerance, Equality, and Awareness Movement, known by the acronym TEAM, is a federally tax-exempt human rights organization. TEAM is based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and was founded by in 2009 by Chris Surfus. TEAM was incorporated in 2010 and became a 501(c)(3) federally tax-exempt nonprofit in 2011 through Internal Revenue Service classification as a public charity.〔(【引用サイトリンク】url=http://apps.irs.gov/app/eos/pub78Search.do?ein1=27-2500843&names=&city=&state=All...&country=US&deductibility=all&dispatchMethod=searchCharities&submitName=Search )〕 The Tolerance, Equality, and Awareness Movement organized the July 2011 candlelight vigil at Ah-Nab-Awen Park in Grand Rapids, MI〔(【引用サイトリンク】url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2011_Grand_Rapids,_Michigan_mass_murder )〕 for the mass murder victims and families, which made international news. The 2011 Grand Rapids, Michigan mass murders were committed by Rodrick Dantzler, who ultimately committed suicide after a standoff with Grand Rapids Public Safety. Vigil assistance was provided by the American Red Cross and Grand Rapids Public Safety. In addition, TEAM organized a counter-protest against the Westboro Baptist Church's planned picketing of United States First Lady Betty Ford's Funeral〔(【引用サイトリンク】url=http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=170805 )〕 and TEAMwork: A Night of Dance and Drag for Diversity at The Pyramid Scheme nightclub and music venue〔(【引用サイトリンク】url=http://pyramidschemebar.com/ )〕〔(【引用サイトリンク】url=http://therapidian.org/teamwork-night-dance-and-drag-diversity )〕 in Grand Rapids. == Organizational History == The Tolerance, Equality, and Awareness Movement was originally a Facebook group, started in response to LGBT and racial discrimination experienced by several members at a Grandville, MI business. Facebook became one of the major platforms to spread the organization's mission on human rights. TEAM formally incorporated on March 31, 2010.〔(【引用サイトリンク】url=http://www.dleg.state.mi.us/bcs_corp/results.asp?ID=70645M&page_name=corp )〕 TEAM focused initially on educational events, like discussion panels and lectures,〔(【引用サイトリンク】url=http://therapidian.org/teams-diversity-and-inclusion-lecture-series-starts-wednesday-november-16-2011 )〕 without funding from any sources. TEAM uses three Facebook pages to promote its organization, with approximately 4,000 followers. The organization has done the following, according to its website, a Holland Sentinel article, and interviews with the Grand Rapids LGBT History Project, Speak Up! Panel Project Series, Anti-bullying Program (which includes addressing local school districts),〔(【引用サイトリンク】url=http://www.mlive.com/grandvalleyadvance/index.ssf/2010/02/facebook_page_under_scrutiny.html )〕 Diversity and Inclusion Program, Nondiscrimination policy work, general outreach at community events, participation in the Grand Rapids LGBT History Project,〔(【引用サイトリンク】url=http://grandrapidslgbthistory.com/ )〕 and providing disaster relief services.〔(【引用サイトリンク】url=http://www.teamwmi.org/programs/ )〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「The Tolerance, Equality, and Awareness Movement」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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