Day: April 15, 2011
Statement from HRC President on the Death of Sidney Harman
The Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organisation, expressed its condolences to the family of legendary businessman Sidney Harman on his passing Wednesday. The Harmans have been long-time supporters of HRC.
Los Angeles Lakers, NBA to Work with GLAAD to Address Anti-Gay Slurs in Basketball
Today the Los Angeles Lakers joined the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) in issuing a release regarding Kobe Bryant’s use of the anti-gay slur f*ggot during a game this week and committing to address homophobic remarks in the sport.
Saturday April 16 a day to plan ahead to avoid crises in times of emergency
Saturday April 16, 2011 is National Healthcare Decisions Day (NHDD). The Human Rights Campaign Foundation, the educational arm of the America’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organisation, is reaching out to members, supporters, and the general public to illustrate the importance of advance healthcare directives.
National Day of Silence
Today, April 15, 2011 is GLSEN’s National Day of Silence, when hundreds of thousands of students across the country will take a vow of silence to call attention to the silencing effect of anti-LGBT bullying and harassment in schools.