Day: May 25, 2016
Vermont Joins Growing Number of Jurisdictions Protecting LGBTQ Kids from Conversion Therapy
Today, Vermont Gov. Peter Shumlin signed Senate Bill 132 into law, making Vermont the eighth jurisdiction—behind California, New Jersey, Oregon, Illinois, New York, Washington D.C., and Cincinnati—to protect LGBTQ youth from the dangers of “conversion therapy.”
HRC Releases Roadmap for Schools on Department of Education’s Transgender Student Guidance
Unique resource for administrators, teachers and school board members addresses most frequently-asked questions.
San Diego Gay Men’s Chorus wants DJ ARTFORM to get his job back
After national anthem controversy last Saturday’s at the Petco Park, San Diego Gay Men’s Chorus has release a new statement.
Leading National Groups Call on Legislators to Reject Appalling Attacks on Transgender Children
As state lawmakers continue to attack transgender children with outrageous and shameful bills, four leading national health, education and child advocacy groups have added their names to the Human Rights Campaign’s (HRC) letter calling on state lawmakers and governors across the nation to reject the discriminatory bills being promoted in state legislatures targeting transgender children and their fundamental rights.
LGBT Business Diversity Expert Robin Dillard Set to Launch The Business Equality Network
After four successful years at the helm of Affinity Inc Magazine, LGBT business equality advocate and supplier diversity expert Robin Dillard announces her new role as CEO and Managing Principal of The Business Equality Network.
LGBT, Disability, and Veteran Owned Businesses to Gain Access with “New York State Supplier Diversity Act”
The National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC), the business voice of the LGBT community, is excited to announce that New York State Senator Brad Hoylman (D-Manhattan) has introduced legislation to bring contracting and procurement opportunities to the estimated 86,000 LGBT-owned businesses in the state.