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#AM_Equality Tipsheet: October 9, 2019
ICYMI — HRC RALLIED WITH COALITION PARTNERS AT THE SUPREME COURT YESTERDAY IN AN INSPIRING SHOW OF SUPPORT, SOLIDARITY FOR LGBTQ EQUALITY: The Court heard three cases that could decide whether federal non-discrimination laws apply to LGBTQ people. HRC SVP of Policy and Political Affairs JoDee Winterhof (@JoDeelive) spoke at the rally — watch here, and read more from USA Today and Metro Weekly.
Incredible display of support for LGBTQ equality as hundreds rally outside #SCOTUS. How the justices rule in these cases will define their legacies. It is imperative they uphold protections for the millions of LGBTQ people who still face discrimination today. t.co/9FCLdTPvvW
— Alphonso David (@AlphonsoDavid) October 8, 2019
STEVEN REED ELECTED MAYOR OF MONTGOMERY, ALA. IN HISTORIC WIN: “Steven Reed is a longtime, unapologetic ally of the LGBTQ community, and last night, he made history as the city’s first Black mayor,” said HRC Alabama State Director Carmarion D. Anderson (@cander01). “HRC was proud to endorse Reed and help turn out the vote for this steadfast champion of equality. We congratulate Steven Reed on his win and look forward to working closely with him to keep moving Montgomery and Alabama forward.” More from HRC.
WELCOMING WEDNESDAY — IT’S BULLYING PREVENTION MONTH, AND HRC’S WELCOMING SCHOOLS HAS GREAT GUIDANCE ON CREATING SAFE & INCLUSIVE CLASSROOMS: Welcoming Schools, which provides training and resources to elementary school educators to embrace family diversity, create LGBTQ and gender inclusive schools, prevent bullying and support trans and non-binary students, offers these resources: “Steps to Prevent Bias-Based Bullying” and “What Do You Say to ‘That’s So Gay’ & Other Anti-LGBTQ Comments?,” as well as suggested books to engage students on bullying and bias. For more information, visit www.welcomingschools.com.
MAN ALLEGES HE WAS HARASSED ON MANHATTAN STREETS FOR BEING GAY: The NYPD is investigating the incident, which targeted street activist Anthony Dolci. More from Pix 11.
UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH’S LGBTQ PRIDE FLAG REMOVED, BURNED IN SYRACUSE: The church’s pastor, Rev. Jennifer “Jo” VonRue, said the incident only “solidifies our message of love and inclusion, and fortifies our desire to make our world a better place.” More from Syracuse.com.
MAN CHARGED WITH HATE CRIME AFTER BRUTALLY ATTACKING GAY MAN IN WISCONSIN: More from The Journal Times.
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OPERA SINGER LUCIA LUCAS (@lucialucasde) BECOMES FIRST OPENLY TRANS SINGER TO PERFORM WITH ENGLISH NATIONAL OPERA: More from PinkNews.
GLOBAL EQUALITY NEWS
HONG KONG COURT TO RULE ON CASE OF “MK,” WHO IS FIGHTING FOR THE GOVERNMENT TO RECOGNIZE SAME-SEX UNIONS: Kamilyn Choi, a student at Yale Law School, and Jan Wetzel (@janwetzelHK), a senior legal advisor with Amnesty International, write on the importance of this case: “If the Court accepts as a legitimate public policy aim that stable, enduring, close and caring relationships should be encouraged… then legal recognition should not be limited to opposite-sex relationships.” Read the full piece from HKFP.
LEADER OF POLAND’S RULING PARTY SAYS LGBTQ PEOPLE ARE A THREAT TO SOCIETY: More from BBC and HRC.
READING RAINBOW – Bookmark now to read on your lunch break!
HRC celebrated the diversity & beauty of our community yesterday for International Lesbian Day
.@HRC is proud to celebrate the diversity and beauty of our community with advocates around the world this #InternationalLesbianDay. pic.twitter.com/4d6QxGDK4N
— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) October 8, 2019
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