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#AM_Equality Tipsheet: November 12, 2019

#AM_Equality Tipsheet: November 12, 2019

STUDENTS FROM 33 HBCUS GATHER IN DC FOR ANNUAL HRC FOUNDATION LEADERSHIP SUMMIT: Nearly 50 students from the nation’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) convened at HRC headquarters over the weekend. Said HRC President Alphonso David (@AlphonsoDavid): “t is thrilling to see so many students come together, learn from each other and increase their collective strength as advocates, particularly in a climate where the federal government is threatening their very existence. The commitment and dedication demonstrated by these young leaders to honor their identities and dreams is inspiring. We look forward to having them return to their campuses with a renewed commitment to fighting for equality and inclusion.” More from HRC. 

  • The gathering capped off a year during which HRC’s HBCU program has launched new initiatives, including a series of on-campus engagement events and #HBCUOutLoud Day that celebrates the visibility, awareness and stories of LGBTQ students, staff and alumni of HBCUs. Learn more from HRC.

HRC FOUNDATION AND THE UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT LAUNCH SURVEY TO EXAMINE HEALTH CARE EXPERIENCES OF BLACK AND LATINX YOUNG ADULTS: Respondents will be asked about their health care experiences, including their knowledge and experiences with PrEP, as well as their background and identity. HRC’s goal is to identify ways to better connect community members with tools such as PrEP, and with inclusive, competent providers. Read more from HRC. 

.@HRC and @UConn are researching the health care experiences of Black and Latinx young adults.

��Share your story.�� t.co/IsfncZFj8X

— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) November 11, 2019

TUESDAY TWEET — U.S. SUPREME COURT TO HEAR ORAL ARGUMENTS TODAY ON FUTURE OF THE DEFERRED ACTION FOR CHILDHOOD ARRIVALS (DACA) PROGRAM: Nearly two million Dreamers — including an estimated 75,000 LGBTQ Dreamers — could face unique risks and harms if deported from the only home they’ve ever known. Learn more from HRC and United We Dream. 

Undocumented youth, their families, and allies from Florida are heading to DC to tell the Supreme Court: our #HomeIsHere!

See you tomorrow! pic.twitter.com/sqZ9Gckx6I

— United We Dream (@UNITEDWEDREAM) November 11, 2019

RHODE ISLAND GOV. GINA RAIMONDO (@GovRaimondo) SIGNS LEGISLATION RESTORING BENEFITS TO LGBTQ VETERANS WHO WERE DISHONORABLY DISCHARGED: Reports Amanda Pitts (@APittsABC6), “It’s estimated that more than 100,000 LGBTQ members of the United States military were discharged, dating back to World War II, with ‘dishonorable’ or ‘less than honorable’ discharges all over their sexual orientation.” More from ABC6. 

MAN ACCUSED OF KILLING 14-YEAR-OLD SON, GIOVANNI, BECAUSE HE WAS GAY APPEARED IN A NEVADA COURT LAST WEEK: More from The Advocate. 

TRANSGENDER WOMAN & ADVOCATE NIKKI ARAGUZ LOYD PASSED AWAY IN TEXAS LAST WEEK: Read more about her life and work from Julian Gill (@JulianGillMusic) at the Houston Chronicle. 

PARENTS ATTEMPT TO BLOCK LGBTQ BOOKS FROM CLASSROOMS IN VIRGINIA SCHOOL DISTRICT: More from Out Magazine. 

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ENGAGE! STAR TREK ACTOR ANTHONY RAPP (@albinokid) PROPOSES TO PARTNER KEN ITHIPHOL: More from HuffPost. 

GLOBAL EQUALITY NEWS

CAYMAN ISLANDS COURT OF APPEALS OVERTURNS DECISION LEGALIZING MARRIAGE EQUALITY, DEMANDS LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY PROVIDE “LEGAL STATUS EQUIVALENT TO MARRIAGE”: More from Cayman Compass.

LGBTQ MIGRANT WORKERS AND ALLIES HELD A PRIDE RALLY IN HONG KONG THIS PAST SUNDAY: Hong Kong’s annual Pride parade will also take place in less than a week. More from South China Morning Post. 

U.N. INDEPENDENT EXPERT ON SEXUAL ORIENTATION AND GENDER IDENTITY PENS OP-ED ON TRANS REPRESENTATION IN MEDIA FOR THE GUARDIAN: Read the piece by Victor Madrigal-Borloz (@victor_madrigal) here. 

READING RAINBOW – Bookmark now to read on your lunch break!

HRC marked Veterans Day by recommitting to fight for transgender troops and sharing the moving photography of Jeff Sheng (@jeffsheng) 

.@jeffsheng captured a few of the brave transgender souls that defend our country.

They have the right to protect and serve our country regardless of their gender identity. #ProtectTransTroops #VeteransDay pic.twitter.com/2SlzjljmPA

— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) November 11, 2019

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HRC Foundation Launches the First-Ever #HBCUOutLoud Day

HRC Foundation Launches the First-Ever #HBCUOutLoud Day

Today, HRC Foundation announced the first-ever National #HBCUOutLoud Day, providing an important opportunity for everyone who cares about supporting the LGBTQ community and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to speak up and speak out. As part of #HBCUOutLoud Day, and in cooperation with the bipartisan HBCU Caucus and the Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus, HRC is today hosting a discussion on Capitol Hill exploring the ways Congress can partner with HBCUs to support LGBTQ diversity and inclusion efforts on campuses.

“For decades, HBCUs have been driving forces of social justice movements and equality around the country — however, the stories, experiences and contributions of Black LGBTQ folks can often go unnoticed or under-recognized,” said HRC Foundation HBCU Program Director Leslie Hall. “HRC’s #HBCUOutLoud Day seeks to elevate the visibility, awareness and stories of LGBTQ students, staff and alumni of HBCUs who are challenging norms and stereotypes and pushing to create a more equitable and inclusive society.” 

The HRC Foundation is also on the ground today at Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) in Texas for the grand opening of the school’s LGBTQ+ Resource Office. The event will include a “Building an Inclusive Campus” workshop at 10 a.m., conducted by HRC Foundation HBCU Program Manager Rishard Butts, and a ribbon-cutting ceremony at noon. The office at PVAMU will be the fifth designated LGBTQ office or center at an HBCU in the U.S. 

Research demonstrates that the landscape for equity and inclusion for LGBTQ students on HBCU campuses is improving, yet many still lack the policies and practices that seek to end discrimination, stigma and bias still experienced by too many. In creating the national #HBCUOutLoud Day, the HRC Foundation is not only raising public awareness about the HBCU LGBTQ community, but also providing easy ways for people to make a make a difference on their campuses and in their wider communities.

The HRC Foundation’s HBCU Program mobilizes and supports HBCUs in enhancing policies and services that promote excellence in LGBTQ inclusion, equity and engagement. The program focuses on promoting individual competencies and collective action, empowering leaders and stakeholders and building a network of committed leaders in pursuit of eliminating stigma and enriching the college experience for LGBTQ students and the entire student body.

HRC’s HBCU Program was founded to support LGBTQ students at HBCUs by providing resources and trainings to advance affirming and supportive college campuses. The program is supported by the Coca-Cola Foundation.

For more information about HRC’s HBCU Project, visit www.hrc.org/hbcu.

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