Mar 31, 2016: WLOX: Religious Accommodations Act gains national attention
"The First Amendment is a robust protection of our religious beliefs in our religious freedoms," said Rob Hill, Human Rights Campaign Mississippi State Director. "Pastors are already protected."
"The First Amendment is a robust protection of our religious beliefs in our religious freedoms," said Rob Hill, Human Rights Campaign Mississippi State Director. "Pastors are already protected."
Feb 19, 2016: Human Rights Campaign: Discriminatory “Religious Liberty Accommodations Act” Passes Mississippi House
“It is inconceivable that lawmakers in the Magnolia State are willing to advance legislation that will knowingly put some of Mississippi's most vulnerable people at risk,” said HRC Mississippi State Director and former United Methodist pastor Rob Hill. “These shameful attacks on LGBT people and their families have no place in our state, and they fundamentally undermine the values that so many of us hold dear. We hope the State Senate will reject H.B. 1523 and stand on the side of fairness and equality for all.”
“It is inconceivable that lawmakers in the Magnolia State are willing to advance legislation that will knowingly put some of Mississippi's most vulnerable people at risk,” said HRC Mississippi State Director and former United Methodist pastor Rob Hill. “These shameful attacks on LGBT people and their families have no place in our state, and they fundamentally undermine the values that so many of us hold dear. We hope the State Senate will reject H.B. 1523 and stand on the side of fairness and equality for all.”
July 20, 2015: Jackson Free Press: 'Biblical Marriage' Rally Draws Supporters to Jackson
Rob Hill, director of the Human Rights Campaign—the largest LGBT advocacy group in the U.S.—found out about the rally this morning and came out to the Capitol. He said it was a display of denying others—not doing unto others like the Golden Rule states.
Rob Hill, director of the Human Rights Campaign—the largest LGBT advocacy group in the U.S.—found out about the rally this morning and came out to the Capitol. He said it was a display of denying others—not doing unto others like the Golden Rule states.
May 20, 2o15: Jackson Free Press: The Tough Work After LGBT Marriage
Rob Hill, executive director of the Human Rights Campaign of Mississippi, said the scenario is a real possibility and fear of LGBT people and their advocates in the state, even if the U.S. Supreme Court strikes down state bans on same-sex marriage next month.
Rob Hill, executive director of the Human Rights Campaign of Mississippi, said the scenario is a real possibility and fear of LGBT people and their advocates in the state, even if the U.S. Supreme Court strikes down state bans on same-sex marriage next month.
Mar 31, 2015: Los Angeles Times: Gay rights supporters prepare for fight in Mississippi beyond marriage
Rob Hill, a former United Methodist pastor who heads the Human Rights Campaign's Mississippi office, recalled a Tupelo elected official once telling him that "gays are fully accepted here, but we just don't talk about it."
Rob Hill, a former United Methodist pastor who heads the Human Rights Campaign's Mississippi office, recalled a Tupelo elected official once telling him that "gays are fully accepted here, but we just don't talk about it."
Feb 18, 2015: Rob Hill: HRC: Former Mississippi Governor Joins HRC Mississippi’s Advisory Board
Jan 21, 2015: Towleroad: STARKVILLE, MISSISSIPPI OFFICIALS OVERRIDE MAYOR'S VETO, REPEAL HISTORIC GAY-RIGHTS INITIATIVES
Human Rights Campaign Mississippi director Rob Hill issued this statement: “Though upsetting and disappointing, the board’s vote tells us that we must do more community engagement to show the leaders of Starkville that equality is important to move the city forward. Fairness and inclusion is critical to attracting new business to Starkville, diverse students to Mississippi State and quality workers to join the city’s workforce. Mayor Parker Wiseman showed tremendous leadership, courage and confidence to represent all residents of Starkville, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. LGBT people are our friends, neighbors, coworkers and family members, and we must ensure all people are welcomed within their communities."
Human Rights Campaign Mississippi director Rob Hill issued this statement: “Though upsetting and disappointing, the board’s vote tells us that we must do more community engagement to show the leaders of Starkville that equality is important to move the city forward. Fairness and inclusion is critical to attracting new business to Starkville, diverse students to Mississippi State and quality workers to join the city’s workforce. Mayor Parker Wiseman showed tremendous leadership, courage and confidence to represent all residents of Starkville, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. LGBT people are our friends, neighbors, coworkers and family members, and we must ensure all people are welcomed within their communities."
June 16, 2015: Jackson Free Press: Building Marred with Anti-Gay 'Marrage' Threat
Rob Hill, the state director of the Human Rights Campaign of Mississippi, said a friend alerted him of the graffiti this afternoon."It’s a scary thing to have any kind of hate speech, but especially when it references killing or harming somebody in the community of which I am a part," Hill, who is gay, told the Jackson Free Press.
Rob Hill, the state director of the Human Rights Campaign of Mississippi, said a friend alerted him of the graffiti this afternoon."It’s a scary thing to have any kind of hate speech, but especially when it references killing or harming somebody in the community of which I am a part," Hill, who is gay, told the Jackson Free Press.
Jan 15, 2015: Huffington Post: Mississippi School Board Fights To Block Gay-Straight Alliance From Forming
“This policy sends a harmful message to LGBT students in Rankin County that they are not welcomed within their classrooms, at school functions or on the bus,” said Mississippi’s Human Rights Campaign director Rob Hill in a statement. “The board’s actions tell LGBT students that they should be ashamed of who they are and that their lives are valued less than their peers.”
“This policy sends a harmful message to LGBT students in Rankin County that they are not welcomed within their classrooms, at school functions or on the bus,” said Mississippi’s Human Rights Campaign director Rob Hill in a statement. “The board’s actions tell LGBT students that they should be ashamed of who they are and that their lives are valued less than their peers.”
Mar 6, 2014: Religion Dispatches: Mississippi Pastors Oppose Religious Freedom Bill
In the letter, the five pastors, Rev. Rob Hill of Broadmeadow United Methodist Church in Jackson, Rev. Stan Wilson of Northside Baptist Church in Clinton, Rev. Bruce Case of Parkway Hills United Methodist Church in Madison, the Rev. Bert Montgomery of University Baptist Church in Starkville, and the Rev. Rusty Edwards of University Baptist Church in Hattiesburg, write:
In the letter, the five pastors, Rev. Rob Hill of Broadmeadow United Methodist Church in Jackson, Rev. Stan Wilson of Northside Baptist Church in Clinton, Rev. Bruce Case of Parkway Hills United Methodist Church in Madison, the Rev. Bert Montgomery of University Baptist Church in Starkville, and the Rev. Rusty Edwards of University Baptist Church in Hattiesburg, write:
Aug 17, 2013: Find It in Fondren: One Foot In Front of The Other: Rev. Rob Hill
For 38 year-old music loving minister, Reverend Rob Hill, a six-week holiday away from his parishioners, his church and his neighborhood has him singing a new tune, helping to reignite his passion for a city.
For 38 year-old music loving minister, Reverend Rob Hill, a six-week holiday away from his parishioners, his church and his neighborhood has him singing a new tune, helping to reignite his passion for a city.