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Monthly Archives: April 2017
Dr Thomas Aberli Receives the Upstander Award at the 2017 HRC Foundation's Time To THRIVE Conferenc
Dr Thomas Aberli Receives the Upstander Award at the 2017 HRC Foundation's Time To THRIVE Conferenc
HRC Foundation Opens Fourth Annual Time to THRIVE Conference in Support of LGBTQ Youth
HRC Foundation Opens Fourth Annual Time to THRIVE Conference in Support of LGBTQ Youth
On Friday, HRC Foundation’s fourth annual Time to THRIVE Conference commenced with an opening plenary featuring advocate award-winners, special guest speakers and musical entertainment.
In its fourth year, this premier event addresses safety, inclusion and well-being for LGBTQ and questioning youth, and bring together youth-serving professionals to discuss best practices for working with and caring for LGBTQ youth and their families in schools, community centers, healthcare settings, and beyond. The annual event is held in partnership with the American Counseling Association and the National Education Association, with AT&T and Toyota as presenting sponsors.
Action got underway in the morning with a trip to Capitol Hill as many Time to THRIVE attendees joined 2017 LGBTQ Youth Policy Lobby Day. Members and supports of HRC as well as partner organizations GLSEN, PFLAG, The Trevor Project and True Colors Fund met with lawmakers throughout the day to discuss important issues impacting LGBTQ youth.
At the welcome reception, HRC Youth Ambassador Jazz Jennings, HRC Parents for Transgender Equality Council member Debi Jackson’s daughter Avery and fellow council members Hillary and Jeff Whittington all held book signings.
Trailblazing journalist Katie Couric, Kentucky High School Principal Dr. Tom Aberli and transgender advocate Ruby Corado were presented with Upstander Awards for promoting safety, inclusion and well-being for LGBTQ youth.
I am honored to receive the Upstander Award from @HRC at its #TimeToTHRIVE Conference in support of LGBTQ youth!
— Katie Couric (@katiecouric) April 29, 2017
Couric, who served as the executive producer and host of the National Geographic documentary Gender Revolution: A Journey with Katie Couric, spoke about challenging preconceived notions and touted youth-serving professionals who keep tough conversations going in order to help change hearts and minds. Watch her full speech below:
Senator Al Franken (D-WI) was a featured speaker and highlighted the critical importance of students having a safe and secure learning environment. The senator also commended those teachers, principals and school counselors who do all that they can to make schools welcoming places for LGBTQ students.
I firmly believe that it’s not just part of my job, but also my responsibility as an adult, to help all children flourish. #TimeToThrive pic.twitter.com/Q90qpZWvTT
— Al Franken (@alfranken) April 28, 2017
Other speakers from the opening plenary included Lily Eskelsen, President of the National Education Association; Richard Yep, Chief Executive Officer of the American Counseling Association; Zack Hicks, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer at Toyota Motor North America; HRC President Chad Griffin and more. Syesha Mercado, second runner-up on American Idol, performed to close the evening.
To learn more, visit TimeToTHRIVE.org, and watch more videos on HRC’s YouTube channel.
Time to THRIVE is the premier national convening of educators and youth-serving professionals to build awareness and cultural competency, learn current and emerging best practices and gather resources from leading experts and national organizations in the field. Time to THRIVE takes place April 28-30, 2017 at the Washington Marriott Wardman Park in Washington, D.C.
Amer Counseling Assn team ready for #Timetothrive. Amazing advocates for LGBTQ youth. @CounselingViews pic.twitter.com/ArbtyC1BPx
— Richard Yep (@Richyep) April 29, 2017
Advocating Queen pic.twitter.com/EordnxDRl5
— Brendan Jordan �� (@jordvnhaus) April 28, 2017
Lily Eskelsen Garcia at the 2017 HRC Foundation's Time To THRIVE Conference
Lily Eskelsen Garcia at the 2017 HRC Foundation's Time To THRIVE Conference
Drag Race's Peppermint Comes Out as Transgender
Drag Race's Peppermint Comes Out as Transgender
The New York performer explained why she was initially fearful to reveal her gender identity on this week’s RuPaul’s Drag Race.
www.advocate.com/television/2017/4/28/drag-races-peppermint-comes-out-transgender
Judge Dismisses Lawsuit That Sought to Ban Transgender Wrestler Mack Beggs From Competing: VIDEO
Judge Dismisses Lawsuit That Sought to Ban Transgender Wrestler Mack Beggs From Competing: VIDEO
A Texas judge has a dismissed a lawsuit that aimed to ban transgender wrestler Mack Beggs from competing in the University Interscholastic League (UIL).
Euless Trinity High wrestler Beggs won the individual 110lb state title in girls wrestling earlier this year in Houston. 17-year-old Beggs receives doctor-prescribed testosterone hormone treatment and wanted to wrestle boys. However, UIL rules required him to compete in the girls division.
Texas policy allowing transgender wrestler Mack Beggs to take testosterone upheld t.co/chyZFGiGWU pic.twitter.com/bH0IhNVXgM
— Denver Post Sports (@DPostSports) April 27, 2017
On Tuesday, a Travis County judge dismissed a lawsuit asking the UIL to not allow Beggs to compete.
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According to Sports Day, the lawsuit was brought by Coppell lawyer Jim Baudhuin and alleged a risk of injury to other wrestlers and an unfair advantage to Beggs. Baudhuin amended the lawsuit several times leading up to the hearing and argued that the UIL was not following its rules related to steroid use.
The UIL filed for a “Plea of Jurisdiction,” which asked for the case to be dismissed for several reasons before it went on to a trial, leading to the hearing Tuesday.
In her explanation for dismissing the claims, the judge said Baudhuin’s case was more of a question of what the UIL did with its discretionary powers than a question of the UIL not following the law or its constitution.
Both UIL Deputy Director Jamey Harrison and the Beggs camp were pleased with the result.
“It was kind of expected,” said Damon McNew, Beggs’ stepfather. “It’s what the UIL stated a little bit after the competition.”
McNew said there was “absolutely” relief the lawsuit is over.
Following the dismissal, Baudhuin said that he is unlikely to appeal.
Watch an interview with Beggs below.
(Image via YouTube)
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Judge Dismisses Lawsuit That Sought to Ban Transgender Wrestler Mack Beggs From Competing: VIDEO
Standing by their man: These LGBTQ Trump supporters are still in his corner
Standing by their man: These LGBTQ Trump supporters are still in his corner
Weinstein Negotiates to Get Transgender Drama ‘3 Generations’ a PG-13 Rating, Firing up Parents Organization
Weinstein Negotiates to Get Transgender Drama ‘3 Generations’ a PG-13 Rating, Firing up Parents Organization
LOS ANGELES — The Weinstein Co.’s movie “3 Generations” has been reclassified with a PG-13 rating, instead of the original R assigned by the Motion Picture Association of America, after the distributor made some changes to its transgender-teen drama. The film stars Naomi Watts, Elle Fanning and Susan Sarandon. Fanning plays a New York teenager seeking…
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BREAKING: KQED Seeks to Unseal Video of Historic California ‘Prop 8’ Marriage Equality Trial
BREAKING: KQED Seeks to Unseal Video of Historic California ‘Prop 8’ Marriage Equality Trial
Today, HRC backed efforts by KQED to release the full record of the groundbreaking case, including videotapes, which have remained under court seal. Prop 8 was the 2008 amendment to the California Constitution that stripped the state of marriage equality and was ultimately overturned by the United States Supreme Court in the case Perry v. Brown.
“The lives of millions of Americans have been changed by the historic fight to secure marriage equality nationwide. The effort to keep the Proposition 8 trial proceedings hidden from the public was wrong then, and it is wrong now,” said HRC President Chad Griffin. “The stories of our plaintiffs — Kris & Sandy and Paul & Jeff — are a crucial part of the historic record and our nation’s civil rights history. So are the claims made by those who have fought at every turn to deny loving couples their most basic fundamental rights.”
“Discrimination was put on trial and discrimination lost,” Griffin said. “The proponents of Proposition 8 made their arguments in a court of law. Why would they oppose making the video of their arguments public? What do they have to hide? The Human Rights Campaign believes it is crucial that these tapes be released to the public.”
On May 22, 2009, two same-sex couples — Kris Perry and Sandy Stier and Paul Katami and Jeff Zarrillo — filed suit against the State of California in federal court, arguing that California’s Proposition 8 violates the U.S. Constitution by denying them a fundamental right and depriving them of equal protection of the laws.
The couples were represented by attorneys Ted Olson and David Boies and supported by the American Foundation for Equal Rights (AFER), an organization co-founded by HRC President Chad Griffin.
Gay Asylum-Seeker Released by ICE
Gay Asylum-Seeker Released by ICE
The Bay Area resident had been held in immigration detention for more than a month in Miami.
www.advocate.com/politics/2017/4/28/gay-asylum-seeker-released-ice
