Oscars White Knot

• The White Knot is a symbol for marriage equality. Entertainment Weekly speculates that some celebrities appearing at the 81st Academy Awards accessorize their designer outfits with white knots.EW: White Knots on the Red Carpet (February 10, 2009)

Foo Fighter Dave Grohl and the Eurythmics' Dave Stewart both wore a White Knot at the 2009 Grammys. Celebrities such as Drew Barrymore, Jack Black and Oscar-nominee Brad Pitt have publicly spoken against California's Proposition 8 which states that "only marriage between a man and a woman is valid or recognized in California."Attorney General's Office: Proposition 8 language

• Frank Voci founded White Knot in response to the passing of Proposition 8 in California and its bans on same-sex marriage as well as for the denial of other civil rights for gays across the U.S. White Knot believes in peaceful demonstrations of support for its mission and encourages education and dialogue about Marriage Equality. The symbol of the organization, a white knot, is a combination of two traditional symbols of marriage, white and tying the knot. The organization has filed as a 501-3(c) corporation under California and Federal law and as its purpose is primarily to educate and inform. White Knot for Equality has no political affiliation.Official Site: WhiteKnot.org

• Official Site: White Knot

• EW: White Knots on the Red Carpet (February 10, 2009)

• NBC News: White Knot? Why Not? (February 10, 2009)

• Deadline Daily: Do You Have The 'White Knot' For Oscars (February 9, 2009)

• Funny or Die: Prop 8 The Musical (Time: 3:16)

• "Prop 8 - The Musical" starring Jack Black, John C. Reilly, and many more... from Jack Black