HRC FOUNDATION RECOGNIZES CHILEAN COMPANIES DEDICATED TO LGBTQ WORKPLACE INCLUSION: “Over the past three years, HRC Equidad CL has moved the needle to create better and more inclusive workplaces for LGBTQ employees in Chile,” said HRC President Alphonso David. “Business leaders know that building an LGBTQ-inclusive workplace is not just the right decision — it is the best business decision — allowing companies to maximize their market opportunities and the attraction, retention and engagement of top talent. Their commitment and hard work positively impacts the daily lives of thousands of employees and families, while also transforming society at large.” More from HRC.
- LA FUNDACIÓN HRC RECONOCE A EMPRESAS CHILENAS DEDICADAS A LA INCLUSIÓN LGBT: Más de HRC en Español.
KARINE JEAN-PIERRE MAKES HISTORY AS FIRST BLACK AND OPENLY LGBTQ WHITE HOUSE PRESS SECRETARY TO TAKE PODIUM: Yesterday, White House Principal Deputy Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre (@KJP46) made history as the first Black and openly LGBTQ person to take the podium in the press briefing room, later sharing, “It’s a real honor to be standing here today. Clearly the president believes that representation matters and I appreciate him giving me this opportunity.” More from The New York Times, NPR and NBC.
HRC ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL VIRGINIA LEGISLATIVE ENDORSEMENTS: “Under Speaker Filler-Corn’s leadership, Virginia has emerged as a leader in the fight for LGBTQ equality in the South. The Virginia House of Delegates’ pro-equality majority has taken on big challenges and won, delivering key advances for LGBTQ people living in Virginia,” said HRC President Alphonso David. More from HRC.
ANTI-TRANSGENDER LEGISLATION WORSENS CLASSROOM HARDSHIPS FOR TRANS STUDENTS: “Providing respect to students is a baseline that all of us can meet,” said HRC Legal Director Sarah Warbelow (@sarahwarbelow). “When they tell you who they are, accept and respect it.” More from ABC.
🩺WATCH: PANEL DISCUSSION ON GENDER AFFIRMING CARE: Last night, HRC hosted a conversation about the reality of the benefits of gender-affirming care with a panel of medical providers and transgender advocates. Watch here.
📍 IN THE STATES
⏰ TIME RUNS OUT FOR TEXAS ANTI-TRANSGENDER SPORTS BAN BILL: “Bills like SB 29 demonstrate the petty and cruel ways that Texas officials use the lives of trans kids to score political points without regard to the actual human impact,” said HRC Texas State Director Rebecca Marques (@_RebeccaMarques, she/her). “Texas legislators introduced more than two dozen discriminatory anti-LGBTQ bills, more than in any other state this year. Passing discriminatory legislation is a time-consuming endeavor, and the Texas legislature certainly has better uses for its time, especially this year.” More from HRC.
MAINE LAWMAKERS COME TOGETHER IN SUPPORT OF LGBTQ YOUTH’S MENTAL HEALTH: As Mental Health Awareness Month comes to an end and we enter into Pride Month, Maine lawmakers created a video to support the LGBTQ community. “No one should feel that suicide is their only option, but the sad truth is that far too many teenagers who identify as LGBTQ are struggling and do not feel safe or welcome,” the Maine Delegation said. This is one effort on behalf of Maine’s new “Let’s talk about it” campaign, which aims to destigmatize mental health concerns. More from News Center Maine.
📺 GET CULTURED
STONEWALL INN’S VIRTUAL CONCERT TO INCLUDE BILLY EICHNER, NANCY PELOSI AND AMY POEHLER: To celebrate Pride Month, the Stonewall Inn is holding a virtual concert to celebrate with celebrities including Billy Eichner (@billyeichner), Nancy Pelosi (@SpeakerPelosi) and Amy Poehler. More from NBC.
OPENLY LGBTQ COAST GUARD RUNNER SETS SCHOOL RECORD IN TRACK MEET: Josiah Davis (@Josiah_Davis) broke the record for the fastest 800 meter run the day after graduating from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy. In his coming out story, Davis affirmed that being an openly gay man has made him a better athlete. More from Out Sports.
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