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Kelley Robinson, the President of the Human Rights Campaign (HRC.org), the nation's largest LGBTQ+ civil rights organization, discusses the enthusiasm on the ground for the Harris-Walz campaign. Kelley and the folks at Human Rights Campaign have held GOTV events across the country, in battleground states, on college campuses, and at HBCUs. She provides an update on those events, talks Project 2025, and delivers a closing message to voters on what we should remember as we head toward the most consequential election of our lifetimes. This episode was made possible with a grant from the MacArthur Foundation through URL Media. In this Episode Human Rights Campaign — Get Involved Listen to All Electorette Episodes https://www.electorette.com/podcast Support the Electorette Rate & Review on iTunes: https://apple.co/2GsfQj4 Also, if you enjoy the Electorette, please subscribe and leave a 5-star review on iTunes. And please spread the word by telling your friends, family, and colleagues about The Electorette! WANT MORE ELECTORETTE? Follow the Electorette on social media. Electorette Facebook Electorette Instagram Electorette Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9:25 – 9:37 (12mins) Feature: Paul Curtman to Play The Bee or Not The Bee 9:41 – 9:56 (15mins) National Center for Public Policy Research Guests:WHO: Stefan Padfield, As Lowe's and Other Woke Companies Retreat, the Free Enterprise Project Does NotYesterday news broke that home improvement giant Lowe's has become the latest company to back away from some of its woke virtual signaling under pressure from conservative groups.  Executives announced to employees that Lowe's will no longer participate in Human Rights Campaign (HRC) surveys or sponsor Pride parades.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9:25 – 9:37 (12mins) Feature: Paul Curtman to Play The Bee or Not The Bee 9:41 – 9:56 (15mins) National Center for Public Policy Research Guests:WHO: Stefan Padfield, As Lowe's and Other Woke Companies Retreat, the Free Enterprise Project Does NotYesterday news broke that home improvement giant Lowe's has become the latest company to back away from some of its woke virtual signaling under pressure from conservative groups.  Executives announced to employees that Lowe's will no longer participate in Human Rights Campaign (HRC) surveys or sponsor Pride parades.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to the ⁠Human Rights Campaign (HRC)⁠, About one-quarter (24%) of cisgender LGBQ+ adults, and a third (35%) of transgender adults reported cognitive disabilities, compared to less than one in ten (9%) non-LGBTQ+ adults. However, it is important to raise awareness about the LGBT-disabled community issues and understand how to employ effective strategies for living in a forever-changing world. Phenomenal Disabilities with Tree Lowe's guests, Liz Prichard and Sam Lasher, are LGTQIA partners and have been inseparable for quite a while. Each has navigated similar experiences in the neurodivergent community, previous dating journeys, chat about their careers, ableism, and current life together. With a quarter of the United States having some form of disability, Liz and Sam educate the world about solutions, navigations encountering non-disabled and non-LGBTQIA communities with ableist responses. Liz and Sam express that there is more to life by rising above negative experiences while mentoring others to live their authentic selves within the disabled/LGBTQIA communities.  For auditory listeners on the go, check out Phenomenal Disabilities with Tree Lowe on ⁠Apple Podcast⁠⁠, Amazon, Spotify, iHeart, and many more.

In this enlightening episode of Adoption & Beyond, we delve into the crucial topic of supporting LGBTQIA+ youth. Join us as we welcome Phii Regis from the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) and All Children-All Families, the largest LGBTQIA+ advocacy group in the United States. Phii brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our discussion, offering valuable insights on how parents can create a supportive and affirming environment for their LGBTQIA+ children. We also highlight community resources that can offer additional assistance. Whether you're a parent, educator, or ally, this episode is packed with essential information to help you better understand and support the LGBTQIA+ youth in your life. Tune in to learn how to be a stronger advocate and ally, and discover how we can all contribute to a more inclusive and accepting world. Resources Mentioned: Human Rights Campaign (HRC): HRC.org HRC's School Program: welcomingschools.org All Children - All Families Participation: https://www.hrc.im/ACAFPARTICIPATION Stay Connected: Follow us on Instagram and Facebook  @AdoptionsFromTheHeart  Learn more about our services at www.afth.org If you found this episode helpful, please subscribe, leave us a review, and share it with friends and family. Your support helps us continue bringing you valuable content. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adoptionbeyond/message

The Human Rights Campaign declared a state of emergency for LGBTQ+ Americans for the first time in 2023. In state houses across the country, we are seeing legislation that targets the rights and dignity of LGBTQ+ people. Kelley Robinson discusses how these attacks are part of a broader antidemocratic movement in the US and why it is important to develop a more inclusive culture for our democracy. Kelley Robinson is the president of the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) and one of TIME's 100 Most Influential People of 2024. Prior to becoming the first Black, queer woman to lead HRC, she was the executive director of the Planned Parenthood Action Fund. She has over 15 years of experience in campaign organizing, community building, and coalition building for society's most underserved populations. She is also a Kettering Foundation Senior Fellow. Links: https://www.hrc.org/campaigns/we-show-up https://time.com/6964843/kelley-robinson/

What motivates someone to dedicate their life to LGBTQ+ activism and public service? Join us as we sit down with Vic Basile, a pioneering leader in the LGBTQ community, to unpack his extraordinary journey, from his early days as a VISTA volunteer to becoming the first executive director of the Human Rights Campaign (HRC). Vic shares the motivations behind his newly authored book, "Bending Toward Justice," a profound look into the evolution of HRC and a tribute to its founder, Steve Endean. Discover the pivotal moments of LGBTQ political advocacy and the foundational goals that have shaped the movement. Contact the hosts of A Queer Understanding info@aqueerunderstanding.com https://www.aqueerunderstanding.com/ Like, subscribe, & follow FB @aqueerunderstanding IG @aqueerunderstanding Twitter @QueerUnderstand

9:05 – 9:22 (15mins) Bob Onder, Candidate, MO 3rd Congressional District, U.S. Congress @BobOnderMO BobOnderMO.comMARCH FOR LIFE EVENT / DECLINE TO SIGNPROTESTS ON COLLEGE CAMPUSESIMMIGRATION / SOUTHERN BORDERI TOLD HIM WE WOULD ADD OUR OWN AS WELL. Charley said that the March starts at 9:15A, so Bob will be on the air with us live when the march starts!  I asked if he could lead us in The Pledge  and he agreed. 9:25 – 9:37 (12mins) Weekly: “THE BEE OR NOT THE BEE!!” with guest: Paul Curtman @paulcurtman prcurtman.com 9:41 – 9:56 (15mins) NCPPR Weekly Guest: Stefan Padfield @StefanPadfield- NationalCenter.org @NationalCenter @Project21News @FreeEntProjectLEVI STRAUSS, PFIZER, GOLDMAN SACHS AND CIGNA FACE CHALLENGES FROM CONSERVATIVE SHAREHOLDERSProposals Target Donations To Radical Causes, Net Zero Plans And DEI ProgramsFEP has provided voting recommendations for these and other key shareholder meetings on its Proxy Navigator app.FEP's proposals with Levi Strauss (Proposal #4) and Pfizer (Proposal #8) tackle corporate support of partisan and divisive organizations and charities. Both companies have a history of partnering with radical organizations such as the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), which seeks to indoctrinate elementary school children with radical gender ideology and instruction on sexual orientation by pushing highly sexualized books and lesson plans in school.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9:05 – 9:22 (15mins) Bob Onder, Candidate, MO 3rd Congressional District, U.S. Congress @BobOnderMO BobOnderMO.comMARCH FOR LIFE EVENT / DECLINE TO SIGNPROTESTS ON COLLEGE CAMPUSESIMMIGRATION / SOUTHERN BORDERI TOLD HIM WE WOULD ADD OUR OWN AS WELL. Charley said that the March starts at 9:15A, so Bob will be on the air with us live when the march starts!  I asked if he could lead us in The Pledge  and he agreed. 9:25 – 9:37 (12mins) Weekly: “THE BEE OR NOT THE BEE!!” with guest: Paul Curtman @paulcurtman prcurtman.com 9:41 – 9:56 (15mins) NCPPR Weekly Guest: Stefan Padfield @StefanPadfield- NationalCenter.org @NationalCenter @Project21News @FreeEntProjectLEVI STRAUSS, PFIZER, GOLDMAN SACHS AND CIGNA FACE CHALLENGES FROM CONSERVATIVE SHAREHOLDERSProposals Target Donations To Radical Causes, Net Zero Plans And DEI ProgramsFEP has provided voting recommendations for these and other key shareholder meetings on its Proxy Navigator app.FEP's proposals with Levi Strauss (Proposal #4) and Pfizer (Proposal #8) tackle corporate support of partisan and divisive organizations and charities. Both companies have a history of partnering with radical organizations such as the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), which seeks to indoctrinate elementary school children with radical gender ideology and instruction on sexual orientation by pushing highly sexualized books and lesson plans in school.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Estoy súper emocionada porque por sexto año consecutivo mi empresa MMK Group, recibió una certificación de la Fundación Human Rights Campaign (HRC) 2024, que tiene una de las encuestas más prestigiosas y respetadas sobre igualdad laboral LGBTQ+ en Estados Unidos.

Estoy súper emocionada porque por sexto año consecutivo mi empresa MMK Group, recibió una certificación de la Fundación Human Rights Campaign (HRC) 2024, que tiene una de las encuestas más prestigiosas y respetadas sobre igualdad laboral LGBTQ+ en Estados Unidos.

Join Chloe Corcoran as she interviews experts Drs. Kimberly Balsam and Clark Ausloos on their career paths in LGBTQ Psychology & the Evolving Field of Counseling. "Career Paths in LGBTQ Psychology & the Evolving Field of Counseling" explores the intricate and fascinating journeys of our esteemed guests, Dr. Balsam and Dr. Ausloos. Both have taken unique paths in their careers, focusing on the significant issues within LGBTQ psychology. In this episode, we'll delve into their research, the critical importance of diversity in the field, and the alarming effects of anti-LGBTQ legislation. We will uncover the vital role of intersectionality, understanding relationships between minoritized identities, and the challenges faced by LGBTQ and trans communities. Furthermore, we'll explore the immediate need for counseling in support of LGBTQ populations. Join us as we navigate through these essential topics, revealing insights and wisdom from the forefront of counseling and LGBTQ mental health. Check out our Host: Chloe Corcoran (She/Her) serves as the inaugural Director of Alumni Relations for Palo Alto University. Recently, she was cast in the first of its kind audio reality show, “BEING: Trans” which explores the lives of a group of transgender people living in Los Angeles. Articles about this project have appeared in the New York Times, among other media outlets, and she has appeared on a billboard in Times Square along with being honored by the LA Dodgers for her activism. Check out our Guests: Dr. Clark D. Ausloos earned a Bachelors of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre and Dance from the University of Wisconsin Stevens-Point (2008). He traveled across the US, performing, teaching, and educating. It was then he realized his passion for working with people in a deeper way, through counseling. Dr. Ausloos received his MA in Counseling, with both school and clinical counseling foci (2017), and later his PhD in Counselor Education from the University of Toledo (2020). Dr. Ausloos is a licensed school and clinical counselor, as well as a national certified counselor. Dr. Ausloos has worked in elementary, intermediate, and junior high school settings, as well as private practice, and in higher education. Kimberly F. Balsam, Ph.D., is a Professor in the Psychology Department at Palo Alto University, where she is the Director of the Center for LGBTQ Evidence-Based Applied Research (CLEAR) and of the LGBTQ Area of Emphasis in the Clinical Psychology PhD program.  She received her M.S. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Oregon in 1994 and her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Vermont in 2003.  She has a 20-year history of clinical practice in a range of settings including community mental health and private practice and has worked extensively with LGBTQ+ clients across the lifespan.  She has been conducting and publishing innovative research on LGBTQ+ psychology since the 1990s, on topics including trauma, minority stress, mental health, and LGBTQ+ families and intimate relationships.  She has led and collaborated on numerous projects to develop and test culturally relevant assessment tools for LGBTQ+ specific constructs.   Episode Resources:  Society for Sexual, Affectional, Intersex, and Gender Expansive Identities (SAIGE): https://saigecounseling.org/ Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network (GLSEN): https://www.glsen.org/ Human Rights Campaign (HRC): https://www.hrc.org/ National Center for Transgender Equality: https://transequality.org/ World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH): https://www.wpath.org/

Why has there been over 525 anti LGBTQ+ laws introduced in this country in 2023? This is absolutely by design. It has become what is called a "wedge issue" by the Republican party and it has been successful in bringing back the "traditional family" narrative stronger than ever. This is, of course, by design. The fact is, democracy is under attack and authoritarianism is on the rise. I frame what's happening looking through the systemic lens. I also talk about what we can do! LINKS: CNN Article: https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/06/politics/anti-lgbtq-plus-state-bill-rights-dg/index.html Human Rights Campaign (HRC): https://www.hrc.org/ ACLU: https://www.aclu.org/ HRC LGBTQ+ Guidebook for Action Transgender Law Center: https://transgenderlawcenter.org/ Lambda Legal: https://lambdalegal.org/ DM on IG me if you have other organizations to recommend!  https://www.instagram.com/elijahshannonselby/  https://www.instagram.com/businessasactivism/  

June is Pride Month in the United States and other countries around the world. It's a time to honor the contributions of people who are LGBTQ+, celebrate the progress the community has made over the years, and recognize the challenges that still remain. One of the areas that still requires attention is in the workplace, where employers often offer a patchwork quilt of inclusivity benefits. The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) has been paying attention to this area for decades, shining a light on the topic through its Corporate Equality Index. RaShawn "Shawnie" Hawkins is the senior director of HRC's Workplace Equality Program. She's joining us this week to explain how people who are LGBTQ can use the Index to find inclusive employers and how current employers can advocate for good policy updates Follow Shawnie on LinkedIn by clicking here. You can find the latest Corporate Equality Index by clicking here. Follow Andrew on LinkedIn to join the Get Hired community by clicking here.

In this week's episode, Gary Bauer provides an entertaining review of the latest press release salvo from the Human Rights Campaign (HRC). This neo-Marxist LGBTQ+ organization declared a “national emergency,” due to individual states' recent passage of 75 laws that prohibit the distribution of pornographic content and overt sexualization of children. Apparently, according to Bauer, the HRC believes these laws will cause grave harm to the LGBTQ+ community, and therefore they are both discriminatory and unconstitutional. Bauer says this claim is utter nonsense. To hear Bauer carefully dismantle the HRC's arguments, we invite you to listen to this informative and eye-opening podcast.

In this week's episode, Gary Bauer provides an entertaining review of the latest press release salvo from the Human Rights Campaign (HRC). This neo-Marxist LGBTQ+ organization declared a “national emergency,” due to individual states' recent passage of 75 laws that prohibit the distribution of pornographic content and overt sexualization of children. Apparently, according to Bauer, the HRC believes these laws will cause grave harm to the LGBTQ+ community, and therefore they are both discriminatory and unconstitutional. Bauer says this claim is utter nonsense. To hear Bauer carefully dismantle the HRC's arguments, we invite you to listen to this informative and eye-opening podcast.

While information on Alzheimer's disease, dementia, and cognitive impairment in transgender adults is lacking, research shows that they tend to face more health disparities that are known risk factors for dementia, such as depression, hearing loss, sleep disorders, high cholesterol, and alcohol use disorder.  Moreover, the social injustices encountered by transgender adults also correlate to higher chances of cognitive impairment. This highlights the need for increased attention to the unique health challenges faced by the transgender community.  Additionally, it is important to create policies that promote safer and more inclusive environments where transgender adults can access the quality healthcare they need. Get pumped to learn about Dementia in Transgender People on the latest episode of This Is Getting Old: Moving Towards an Age-Friendly World! Our incredible guest Ames Simmons, Senior Lecturing Fellow at Duke University, is here to share some eye-opening insights that will make you think twice about aging and identity. Honestly, this chat is a game-changer for anyone who values having their voice heard and their freedoms safeguarded. You won't want to miss it! Key points covered in this episode: ✔️ Bridging LGBTQ Health Policy and Activism: The Ames Simmons Way Get ready to meet Ames Simmons, the brilliant, queer, white, and transgender man teaching at Duke University School of Law. Not content with two degrees, he's pursuing a graduate certificate in LGBT Health Policy & Practice at George Washington University.  But that's just the beginning. Ames is dedicated to community-based anti-racism, anti-violence, and anti-poverty efforts to achieve justice and collective liberation for transgender people everywhere.  With years of experience as a policy director at the National Center for Transgender Equality and Equality North Carolina, he's a seasoned expert in enacting meaningful change. Plus, he's even helped uninsured patients access Medicaid during his time at a healthcare company. If you're not impressed yet, Ames also earned his Juris Doctor degree from Emory University Law School after attending Agnes Scott College. In short, this rockstar is an inspiration to us all! ✔️ Mind Matters: The Struggle with Cognitive Decline Among Transgender People Transgender folks are almost six times more likely to experience cognitive decline than their cisgender counterparts. And for those who are transgender and a person of color? The stress of multiple marginalized identities means they're dealing with an even greater chance of cognitive decline. It's time to acknowledge and address the mental health disparities facing the trans community. ✔️ The Double Whammy: How Aging and Transgender Identity Intersect Gender identity and dementia are two topics that don't often come up in the same conversation. But what happens when they do? Surprisingly little is known about how this neurological condition can affect someone's sense of self. It's possible that dementia could bring about a newfound gender fluidity or even cause someone to forget they've undergone gender-affirming procedures. It's a puzzling and sensitive issue that deserves more attention and understanding. ✔️ Forget-Me-Not: Memory Loss in the Transgender Community A report from the Pride Study found that older trans adults who had experienced transgender-related discrimination were seven and a half times more likely to report poor or fair memory. Also, 1 in 2 transgender people reports mistreatment by a healthcare provider, so fear and anxiety about losing their sense of agency due to dementia is high. ✔️ “Perceived Powerlessness Feedback Loop” Trans people fear being discriminated against and receiving worse treatment in long-term care due to past experiences with healthcare discrimination. It's a vicious cycle that needs to be broken. Let's ensure everyone, regardless of gender identity, receives the respect and care they deserve. ✔️ Beyond the Statistics: Transgender People Have Higher Suicide Risk The idea of going back to the sex that was assigned at birth is just so unthinkable for many trans people that some plan to die by suicide before dementia sets in or before they go into a long-term care setting. This fear is not unfounded; studies have shown that transgender people are more likely to attempt suicide than their cisgender peers. It's essential that we provide intensive mental health support to help these individuals thrive in a safer and affirming environment. We also need to recognize that long-term care for trans people requires person-centered care that considers the unique needs of transgender people.  ✔️ Dementia Doesn't Discriminate—and Neither Should We Let's raise awareness and support for Dementia in Transgender People because everyone deserves compassionate care and understanding. Remember, our identities may change, but our humanity remains the same. ✔️ Say Goodbye to Lone Battles: Get Help With One Click Howdy, healthcare heroes and fabulous LGBTQ+ folks! Don't fret if you're a bit confused about dementia and transgender topics. We've got your back with some mighty useful resources. Take a peek, and let us help you out! Trans Inclusivity in Alzheimer's Care with the Human Rights Campaign (HRC)  Long-Term Care Equality Index Cicero, E.C., Lett, E., Flatt, J.D., Benson, G.P., & Epps, F. (2023). Transgender adults from minoritized ethnoracial groups in the U.S. report a greater subjective cognitive decline. The Journals of Gerontology: Series B, gbad012. ✔️ Looking To Reach Out To Ames? Hey there, darling! Have no fear; the solution is easy peasy lemon squeezy. All you gotta do is fire off an email to simmons@law.duke.edu. If you want to stay in the know and sneak a peek at what Ames is up to, scope out his socials on Facebook, Twitter, and  Instagram. You can also connect with him on LinkedIn to keep the party going. Keep shining bright like a diamond! If you have questions or comments or need help, please feel free to drop a one-minute audio or video clip and email it to me at melissabphd@gmail.com, and I will get back to you by recording an answer to your question.  --------------- About Melissa Batchelor, PhD, RN, FNP, FGSA, FAAN: I earned my Bachelor of Science in Nursing ('96) and Master of Science in Nursing ('00) as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) from the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) School of Nursing (SON). I genuinely enjoy working with the complex medical needs of older adults. I worked full-time for five years as FNP in geriatric primary care across many long-term care settings (skilled nursing homes, assisted living, home, and office visits), then transitioned into academic nursing in 2005, joining the faculty at UNCW SON as a lecturer. I obtained my PhD in Nursing and a post-master's Certificate in Nursing Education from the Medical University of South Carolina College of Nursing ('11). I then joined the faculty at Duke University School of Nursing as an Assistant Professor. My family moved to northern Virginia in 2015 which led to me joining the George Washington University (GW) School of Nursing faculty in 2018 as a (tenured) Associate Professor. I am also the Director of the GW Center for Aging, Health, and Humanities. Please find out more about her work at https://melissabphd.com/.

01:18 Guest Intro 04:37 How did she get started with the Human Rights Campaign (HRC.org)? 12:40 Writing a pilot 16:20 Beto O'Rourke and Molly Shannon and Merry Streep 19:45 Who did she meet that she was starstruck by? 28:62 What's happening next for Dana? 3 2:30 Kevin bacon joke 35:03 What are you watching? Follow us on social media: @DGComedy, @jennyjohnsonhi5 , @dannyzuker @theguydf @doinitpodcast Go to https://danagoldberg.com/ to find tour dates, podcasts, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here to Help is a look at how people's experience, strength, and hope inspire them to want to help others.In this best of episode Chris speaks to Sherise Bright, Senior Vice President of Communications and Marketing at the the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) civil rights organization. Bright has spent her career defining, elevating, promoting, and safeguarding the brand, reputation, and impact of world-leading nonprofits and global media properties.  This conversation goes into detail on Sherise's experience in the worlds of LGBTQ+ advocacy, education, law, impact litigation, public policy and entertainment.

We're back for the first official season of Folx Like Us! Join us every Wednesday, October 5 - Wednesday, November 30, 2022.   In this episode, we chat about: That's Dope Robyn Rihanna Fenty is performing at the 2023 Super Bowl Ratchet Recap Black women winning & shutting shit down The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) welcomes Kelly Robinson Former Baylor Players Speak Out Against Former College Coach's Silence on Brittney Griner Niecy Nash-Betts and Jessica Betts running up checks + more random news from music and entertainment Fight Me Atlanta Waterboyz, some call it enterprising, others call it terrorizing.  Weekly Challenge Georgia check your voter registration status and make a plan to vote. https://registertovote.sos.ga.gov/GAOLVR/welcome.do#no-back-button   Episode sources: Kelly Robinson @ HRC Queen Egbo & Chloe Jackson call out former Baylor coach Tekashi 6ix9ine speaks on Brittney Griner, unnecessarily Niecy Nash-Betts & Jessica Betts, The Rookie:Feds Love Interest Niecy Nash-Betts as Dahmer's neighbor in Netflix series Episode correction: Bee Ngyuen for State Secretary of Georgia More about Folx Like Us: A ratchet and refined podcast about being Black, queer, and living within the intersections in the South. We're tapping the full spectrum of Folx Like Us and talking parties, politics, business, and bullshit! Find us on Instagram @FolxLikeUs

Fiona Dawson is an Emmy®-nominated and award-winning director, producer, writer, & host. She is a passionate believer in the power of media to educate, entertain and inspire. She volunteered for over six months in Bangladesh in 1998 and has been working in some capacity on LGBTQ+ human inclusion since arriving in the U.S. in 2000. She was voted Houston's Female Grand Marshal for the 2009 LGBT Pride Parade, has served on the National Board of Directors of the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) and on the Board of Directors for NLGJA - The Association of LGBTQ Journalists. Fiona came out as bisexual in 2012 and proudly advocates for her community. Fiona has previously filmed stories in India on sex trafficking, prostitution and HIV/AIDS. She hosted segments for HereTV during the Republican and Democratic conventions, and she has been published in NBC OUT, Curve magazine, FTM Magazine, The Advocate, The Huffington Post and The New York Times. A British native and American immigrant, Fiona lived in Houston, Texas for 11 ½ years working in the nonprofit sector and later in corporate social responsibility before moving to New York in 2011 to develop her media career. In 2012 Fiona started the TransMilitary project, to elevate the stories of active duty transgender service members who were still banned from the U.S. military. Following the success of the short film she directed and produced, “Transgender, at War and in Love” for the New York Times, in 2015 Fiona was honored by The White House as an LGBT Artist Champion of Change. The film won The White House News Photographers Association's Best Documentary, was nominated for a GLAAD Award in the Outstanding Digital Journalism – Multimedia category, and was a nominee for "Outstanding Short Documentary" in the 37th Annual News & Documentary Emmy® Awards. The feature length documentary TransMilitary, which Fiona co-directed, premiered at South by Southwest (SXSW) 2018 and won the Best Feature Documentary Audience Award. Following a string of festival awards, TransMilitary made its TV debut on Viacom's Logo in 2018 and is now available to stream on a variety of platforms. In addition to her advocacy through media, Fiona is a professional public speaker and writer. Fiona's company, Free Lion Productions, produces video, animation, speaking engagements, a podcast, books, and swag all under her brand, "NOW with Fiona," which centers on sharing positive LGBTQ+ stories of kindness and courage in the face of adversity. In 2020 Fiona came home to Texas, making Austin her long-term digs. Connect with Fiona! Free Lion Productions NOW with Fiona Facebook Instagram Linkedin Twitter BI PLUS Organizing/ Be part of a movement! BUY the BOOK NOW!  Are Bisexuals Just Greedy? https://www.nowwithfiona.com/merch  

Bishop Carlton Pearson shares his journey as he went from a nationally celebrated Pentecostal preacher who taught how to fear God to where he developed his "Gospel of Inclusion" where he declared that because of Christ, no soul will spend eternity in hell, which ultimately lost him his church. Carlton serves and has served on the boards of several charitable and humanitarian organizations, including the Interfaith Alliance, an organization which celebrates religious freedom by championing individual rights, promoting policies that protect both religion and democracy, and uniting diverse voices to challenge extremism; the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) of Washington DC, an organization promoting the civil rights of America's GLBTQ community; The Fellowship of Affirming Churches and Ministries (TFCAC); and is on the adjunct pastoral staff of All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma.  He has authored a variety of books and booklets, two published by Simon and Schuster.

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In this episode Chris will be speaking with Sherise Bright, Senior Vice President of Communications and Marketing at the the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) civil rights organization. Bright has spent her career defining, elevating, promoting, and safeguarding the brand, reputation, and impact of world-leading nonprofits and global media properties.  This conversation will go into detail on Sherise's experience in the worlds of LGBTQ+ advocacy, education, law, impact litigation, public policy and entertainment,

“Let's be wrong sooner because we'll learn from it - move on and take on challenges in a very different way.” This Pride Month, we wanted to replay a few conversations with past LGBTQIA+ guest on this P&G Alumni Podcast. Jay Sethi is the CMO of Diageo Beer Company and Senior Vice President of Diageo's Convenience Category. In addition to leading and executing for three of Diageo's business units, Jay has a strong passion for inclusion and diversity and was instrumental in creating the “Love Wins” campaign for the Smirnoff brand in partnership with the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) celebrating love and acceptance. Prior to Diageo, Jay worked at Procter & Gamble as the Director of North America COVERGIRL, returning the brand to growth through new and exciting partnerships, including the NFL and The Hunger Games movie franchise. Jay is known as an innovative marketer and has received numerous awards, including a “40 under 40” Marketing Leadership Award from Advertising Age. Jay graduated from The University of Chicago and previously worked in the world of Chicago politics with roles in the U.S. Senate and top political campaigns. Jay is fluent in Spanish and is proudly multicultural as a Mexican and Indian American. You'll enjoy this candid conversation about how to be more thoughtful - and intentional about using your skillset to have an impact in and beyond work, because there are many actionable steps anyone can take to be more open and inclusive in business, and life.

This week we jump into second half of chapter 4 of American Marxism by Mark Levin which continues the crazy we have come to know and love from this small shouty man. This week we pick back up with Mark telling us how the 1619 project is CRT, and of course CRT, is Marxism, so the 1619 project is Marxism. He follows that up by complaining that the media talks about issues of race and white supremacy too much, probably because it makes Mark feel sad. Along the way we get such gems as “collecting data on race and gender by the government is the same as that communist social credit score” and “Chuck Todd is a CRT?” Of course, in what is probably the least surprising thing about this book, we find Mark Levin promoting white supremacist great replacement conspiracy theory. Least surprising because of course, not only did Mark already double down on pushing this racist conspiracy after the recent massacre, but also because we know Mark Levin is a white supremacist. Thanks as always for listening and enjoy the show! Become a patron at patreon.com/NYGBCpod Find this episode on our website at NYGBCpod.com Follow us on twitter at @NYGBCpod Show Notes: The Rise of the White Nationalist Hispanics – Axios America's Enduring Caste System – Isabel Wilkerson – NYT Magazine Read the joke that is the 1776 report Donate to the Human Rights Campaign HRC.Org

National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NWGHAAD) is an annual, nationwide observance, led by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office on Women's Health (OWH). Every year on March 10 — and throughout the month of March — local, state, federal, and national organizations come together to shed light on the impact of HIV and AIDS on women and girls and show support for those at risk of and living with HIV. This year marks the 17th annual observance of NWGHAAD.Today Special Guest: Hosted by Carmarion D. Anderson-Harvey (she/her/hers)Carmarion D. Anderson-Harvey is a vibrant and visible trans woman of color with a passion for inclusion and equality for all. Carmarion is the Alabama State Director with the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) under the Project One America initiative. Carmarion becomes the first trans person of color to serve in a leadership role with HRC in the organization's history. Before joining HRC and relocating to Alabama, Carmarion worked in the field of Public Health and Education in Texas, managing both local and national prevention initiatives focusing on HIV/AIDS and other health disparities that impact marginalized communities. Carmarion is the founder and previous Executive Director for Black Transwomen, Inc., which is the first national non-profit organization with a 501 (c)(3) with a programmatic focus to uplift the voices, hearts, and souls of black trans women and in alliance with the Black Trans Advocacy Coalition. Carmarion also brings a wealth of experience in faith spaces, currently serving as the National Co-Facilitator and South Regional Coordinator for TransSaints ministry of The Fellowship of Affirming Ministries (TFAM). Carmarion has served as an associate minister/elder at the Living Faith Covenant Church in Dallas, Texas, for fifteen years before relocating to Alabama. Carmarion was reared in Dallas, Texas, with family roots from Natchez, Mississippi. Carmarion is a wife, has one son, four bonus sons, and three adorable grandchildren.Alabama State Director | Project One AmericaFB: Carmarion D. Anderson-HarveyIG:  carmariondandersonTwitter:  @cander01  HRC AlabamaProject One AmericaHRC Alabama FacebookHuman Rights Campaign  Specal Guest: Richón Rogers-Ohafia(she/her)Community Advocate and TeleKind Care Navigator IG: Revived.riLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richon-rogersTyree "TY" Williams  (he/him/king)Director of Outreach Co-Founder- Brothers Obtaining & Navigating Dynamic Solidarity (BONDS)Email: www.bondss.org 

2021 was the deadliest year for transgender and gender non-conforming people in the U.S. on record. At least 50 trans and gender non-conforming people were killed this year alone, per a report by LGBTQ advocacy organization the Human Rights Campaign (HRC)—the highest number of deaths since the organization began recording fatal violence in 2013.

This week's guest teaches us that it is our differences that make us stronger. Meet Alphonso B. David, an accomplished and nationally recognized LGBTQ2S+ civil rights lawyer and advocate, and the president of the Human Rights Campaign (HRC). Mr. David is the first civil rights lawyer and the first person of colour to serve as president of HRC in the organization's nearly 40-year history. He has served at the forefront of the movement for LGBTQ2S+ equality for more than a decade and has worked at both the state and national levels. In this episode, the two discuss his approach to leadership, an approach based on spirit instead of ego, as well as the skills and tools he brings to his role as HRC's first civil rights lawyer as President. He shares his upbringing in the U.S. and Liberia and the effect it had on his view of the value of democracy and the purpose of life. Mr. David also speaks about his experience being a leader in a historically white space and how making a real change means putting ourselves in the shoes of others, while using our history to inform and learn from our current experience. To learn more visit, www.hrc.org.……..Visit mungingomane.coFollow Mungi on InstagramFollow The Brand is Female on Instagram

“Let's be wrong sooner because we'll learn from it - move on and take on challenges in a very different way.” Jay Sethi is the CMO of Diageo Beer Company and Senior Vice President of Diageo's Convenience Category. In addition to leading and executing for three of Diageo's business units, Jay has a strong passion for inclusion and diversity and was instrumental in creating the “Love Wins” campaign for the Smirnoff brand in partnership with the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) celebrating love and acceptance. Prior to Diageo, Jay worked at Procter & Gamble as the Director of North America COVERGIRL, returning the brand to growth through new and exciting partnerships, including the NFL and The Hunger Games movie franchise. Jay is known as an innovative marketer and has received numerous awards, including a “40 under 40” Marketing Leadership Award from Advertising Age. Jay graduated from The University of Chicago and previously worked in the world of Chicago politics with roles in the U.S. Senate and top political campaigns. Jay is fluent in Spanish and is proudly multicultural as a Mexican and Indian American. You'll enjoy this candid conversation about how to be more thoughtful - and intentional about using your skillset to have an impact in and beyond work, because there are many actionable steps anyone can take to be more open and inclusive in business, and life.

This week on Advancing ALL Women, host Sarah Alter, President and CEO of Network of Executive Women, will discuss ' LGBTQIA+ Allyship: Support matters' with guests Nicola Johnson, Principal, Global Lead Client Service Partner (GLCSP), Deloitte; Alphonso David, President of the Human Rights Campaign (HRC); and Ash Ganapathiraju, Brand Manager, Nestlé Coffee Partners, Emerging Brands. They'll discuss the differences between gender identity, gender expression, and gender orientation; making the case for the importance of allyship to leaders; and how the intersectionality of the community affects lived experiences.

This week on Advancing ALL Women, host Sarah Alter, President and CEO of Network of Executive Women, will discuss ' LGBTQIA+ Allyship: Support matters' with guests Nicola Johnson, Principal, Global Lead Client Service Partner (GLCSP), Deloitte; Alphonso David, President of the Human Rights Campaign (HRC); and Ash Ganapathiraju, Brand Manager, Nestlé Coffee Partners, Emerging Brands. They'll discuss the differences between gender identity, gender expression, and gender orientation; making the case for the importance of allyship to leaders; and how the intersectionality of the community affects lived experiences.

Hey!!!! Welcome, Welcome, Welcome To BLACK TO THE FUTURE PODCAST! We are so pleased you could join us here today! On this podcast we will discussing various topics through a Black, Queer, Feminist Lens. Our goal is elevate, educate, and empower those of us in the Black Queer community, and also to help our supporters and allies to become more knowledgeable about what we need as far as support! On this episode Mikey & Xay Dé chat about PRIDE! They Cover The Back Story Of StoneWall Where Pride Stems From, Why Pride Is Important, & Some RIDICULOUS Pride Stories & Tips For Participating In The Celebration! DONATE Sylvia Rivera Law Project - https://srlp.org/ Marsha P. Johnson Institute - https://marshap.org/ Human Rights Campaign (HRC) - https://www.hrc.org/ Black Trans Femme in the Arts (BTFA) - https://www.btfacollective.org/ Black Trans Men Inc. https://blacktransmen.org/ INTERACT WITH US: https://linktr.ee/blacktothefuturepodcast/

Welcome back, beautiful people! HAPPY PRIDE MONTH! This week I am joined with Sarah Swofford to talk about coming out & celebrating PRIDE!!! Sarah is a sex, love, and relationship coach for the LGBTQIA2+ community, an advocate, and a creative. She runs an edutainment and lifestyle brand & YouTube channel, SwirlBabyTV, with husband Rocky Lane, that’s focused on visibility and community engagement. Sarah identifies as a queer, pansexual, gender-diverse person and lives in Austin, Texas with their husband Rocky and their little dog Doodle. Find her on IG @thesarahswofford Common worries/anxieties: "I don't know where I fit""what is my label?" -The desire for community. -Too "old" to come outRemember: "Our labels can change! It's okay to grow, change and learn new languages by yourself!" -SarahNot everyone can have the same coming out experience. Sarah helps people evaluate the space they want to come out to and what they are hoping to get from it; whether you're hoping to speak your truth or feel accepted/ celebrated.You don't owe anybody a justification! You. Are. Valid. You deserve to live in your truth. There are always people/ a community ready to welcome you with open arms.Resources from Sarah Swofford- *Human Rights Campaign- HRC.org is an excellent place to start- they have tons of articles on gender and sexual diversity, healthcare resources, education on lgbtq+ issues, etc.*https://txtranshealth.org/blog - a link to the blog where Sarah wrote about “How to support your partner if they come out as Trans or non-binary” (the second post down on the blog)*@Translifeline on Instagram-  peer support and a crisis hotline if you are in need of immediate support *Hans Lindahl YouTube channel for intersex related content*Black Trans Leadership Austin on IG  and Transgender Education Network of Texas - which is @transtexas on IG-  both excellent organizations to follow for more Transgender and gender diverse related support and information.*Shohreh Davoodi on Instagram - she is an amazing self-trust coach and podcaster who is also a super affirming member of the lgbtq+ community.Connect with Rachel!Instagram: @The_Rachel_MaineWebsite: https://linktr.ee/WellnessSexpertiseFacebook: Rachel MaineFacebook Group: Owning Your Sexual Self Email: therachelmaine@gmail.com

Crystal Cheatham is an LGBTQ rights activist, host of Lord Have Mercy, and founder of two projects—Our Bible App and the IDentity Kit, which help people ditch toxic theology to find spiritual wellness.​ Our Bible App’s The Deconstructionists Playbook takes writers and readers from deconstruction to reconstruction to liberation theology. Since 2011, Crystal has worked as a ghostwriter and queer rights activist with Soulforce and The Attic Youth Center.  As an outspoken activist, Crystal has written about the intersections of faith and sexual identity for the Huffington Post; a faith and spirituality column for the Philadelphia Gay News; served on the steering committee of the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) as the Faith and Spirituality chair; and partnered with Equality PA to influence clergy to support non-discrimination legislation. Crystal received her MFA from Antioch University. Topics Discussed: Faith, Identity: Crystal is a very out and proud black lesbian progressive Christian Faith Community: Where no piece or part of Crystal feels unloved or unsupported Passionate People: No need to apply pressure, protests for positive outcomes My People: Didn’t have to fight to be included; create your own new spaces Visionary, not Verbal Leader: Publish uplifting, not problematic language The Deconstructionists Playbook: Deconstruct, reconstruct, and liberate theology God-in-a-Box Mentality: Epic churning and reckoning of faith in nation’s history Evolve Organically: Faith and religion are more personal than allowed to be Links and Resources: Crystal Cheatham Our Bible App The Deconstructionists Playbook by Our Bible App — Kickstarter Bemba Press Lord Have Mercy Podcast Soulforce The Attic Youth Center Equality PA Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Vanderbilt University Divinity School The Black Trans Prayer Book Bad Theology Kills by Kevin Garcia 2022 Q Christian Fellowship Conference Queerology Podcast on Instagram Queerology Podcast on Twitter Beyond Shame by Matthias Roberts Matthias Roberts on Patreon

Alex Bybee sees educational equity as a moral imperative that is required to fulfill America's promise to our children. He brings this truth to his role as the Director of Strategic Partnerships for Communities in Schools of Nevada—the fifth-largest state office of the nation's leading dropout prevention organization that serves over 70,000 students in 75 schools across the Clark, Elko, Humboldt, and Washoe County school districts. Alex leads key strategic projects for the organization, builds relationships with elected and community stakeholders to amplify the impact of the mission, and advises the CEO on the education policy landscape. Previously, he worked for Teach Plus, where he served as the inaugural State Leader for Nevada and led his teachers in legislative efforts which preserved student outcomes as part of Nevada's teacher evaluation system and overhauled Nevada's decades-old school finance plan to achieve greater equity in the state's funding formula. A lifelong Nevadan, graduate of the Clark County School District (CCSD), and proud alumnus of the Honors Program at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR), he is deeply and personally invested in the health, education, and wellbeing of Nevada's children and families. His passion for our education system dates back to his involvement as a student advocate in CCSD and at UNR, having served as the President of the Nevada Association of Student Councils, Chairman of the Nevada Youth Legislature and Vice President of the Associated Students of the University of Nevada. He stays actively engaged as a mentor, counselor and workshop presenter to each of the organizations for which he is an alum. For three years, Alex served on the steering committee and National Board of Governors for the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) which envisions a world where LGBTQ people are ensured of their basic equal rights, and can be open, honest and safe at home, at work and in the community. He remains engaged as a volunteer and fundraiser for pro-equality candidates in Nevada. His most meaningful accomplishment is managing and leading the strategy for Save Our Schools Washoe in the 2016 election cycle, which brought together a diverse and broad-based coalition of partners that successfully campaigned for passage of a ballot initiative that provides a new and permanent funding stream for the construction and repair of Washoe County schools — an estimated $800 million over the next decade. Alex is an alumnus of the Jameson Fellowship and a member of the Leadership Las Vegas Class of 2020. He stays connected to his passion for civic discourse and independent journalism by serving as a moderator for the Sun Youth Forum and as a founding co-chair of the Advisory Board of The Nevada Independent. Outside of nonprofits and politics, he loves design, the arts, and being in nature. Connect with him on LinkedIn or tweet him at @AlexBybeeNV. His pronouns are he/him/his. #education #mentor #compassion Support this podcast

Alex Bybee sees educational equity as a moral imperative that is required to fulfill America's promise to our children. He brings this truth to his role as the Director of Strategic Partnerships for Communities in Schools of Nevada—the fifth-largest state office of the nation's leading dropout prevention organization that serves over 70,000 students in 75 schools across the Clark, Elko, Humboldt, and Washoe County school districts. Alex leads key strategic projects for the organization, builds relationships with elected and community stakeholders to amplify the impact of the mission, and advises the CEO on the education policy landscape. Previously, he worked for Teach Plus, where he served as the inaugural State Leader for Nevada and led his teachers in legislative efforts which preserved student outcomes as part of Nevada's teacher evaluation system and overhauled Nevada's decades-old school finance plan to achieve greater equity in the state's funding formula. A lifelong Nevadan, graduate of the Clark County School District (CCSD), and proud alumnus of the Honors Program at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR), he is deeply and personally invested in the health, education, and wellbeing of Nevada's children and families. His passion for our education system dates back to his involvement as a student advocate in CCSD and at UNR, having served as the President of the Nevada Association of Student Councils, Chairman of the Nevada Youth Legislature and Vice President of the Associated Students of the University of Nevada. He stays actively engaged as a mentor, counselor and workshop presenter to each of the organizations for which he is an alum. For three years, Alex served on the steering committee and National Board of Governors for the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) which envisions a world where LGBTQ people are ensured of their basic equal rights, and can be open, honest and safe at home, at work and in the community. He remains engaged as a volunteer and fundraiser for pro-equality candidates in Nevada. His most meaningful accomplishment is managing and leading the strategy for Save Our Schools Washoe in the 2016 election cycle, which brought together a diverse and broad-based coalition of partners that successfully campaigned for passage of a ballot initiative that provides a new and permanent funding stream for the construction and repair of Washoe County schools — an estimated $800 million over the next decade. Alex is an alumnus of the Jameson Fellowship and a member of the Leadership Las Vegas Class of 2020. He stays connected to his passion for civic discourse and independent journalism by serving as a moderator for the Sun Youth Forum and as a founding co-chair of the Advisory Board of The Nevada Independent. Outside of nonprofits and politics, he loves design, the arts, and being in nature. Connect with him on LinkedIn or tweet him at @AlexBybeeNV. His pronouns are he/him/his. #education #mentor #compassion Support this podcast

On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: At a special White House event called Life is Winning, Vice President Mike Pence vowed to keep up the fight to protect unborn children from abortion. Last night, top Congressional leaders on both sides ironed out details on a second covid relief bill. A deal is expected to happen soon. Dr. Thomas McGovern joins to discuss what it was like when he received the vaccine and what it has been like since. Dr. McGovern, co-host of the "Doctor, Doctor" podcast and board member of the Catholic Medical Association, became one of the first healthcare workers in the state of Indiana to receive his first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Senior D.C. Correspondent at Catholic News Agency, Matt Hadro, joins to discuss how pro-abortion groups managed to obtain Paycheck Protection Program loans, when abortion providers were supposed to be left out of the ppp loans. Meanwhile, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), is calling on the incoming Biden administration to create accreditation regulations of religious schools that would enforce acceptance of so-called transgender rights. Senior Research Fellow at the Heritage Foundation and author of the book "When Harry Became Sally: Responding to the Transgender Moment," Ryan Anderson, joins to discuss what it could mean for religious schools if the proposal from the HRC was implemented. Also, Rome Correspondent, Colm Flynn sat down with Maltese Cardinal Mario Grech to talk about his new role as a cardinal and his vision for the Church today. Don't miss out on the latest news and analysis from a Catholic perspective. Get EWTN News Nightly delivered to your email: https://ewtn.com/enn

We discuss non profit events and the effect COVID has had on them.  We speak with Legacy Community Health's Director of Development and Special Events, Chloe Rushing.  We talk about two upcoming events were majorly changed due to COVID.    As a full-service, Federally Qualified Health Center, Legacy identifies unmet needs and gaps in health-related services and develops client-centered programs to address those needs. A United Way-affiliated agency since 1990, they currently provide adult primary care, pediatrics, dental care, vision services, behavioral health services, OB/GYN and maternity, vaccinations and immunizations, health promotion and community outreach, wellness and nutrition, and comprehensive HIV/AIDS care.GUEST: Chloe Rushinghttps://www.legacycommunityhealth.org  We speak with Rebecca Marquez of the Human Rights Campaign (HRC). We discuss their efforts to help elect Joe Biden and equality-minded candidates in Texas.  HRC has launched a multi million campaign to mobilize 57 million equality voters across the nation, with a special focus on seven battleground states: Texas, Arizona, Nevada, Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio and Pennsylvania. Their aim is to put Joe Biden in the White House, and help elect fair-minded candidates across the nation.  HRC has identified three key factors that could depress turnout for Equality Voters, and has adopted strategies to counteract them.GUEST: Rebecca Marquezhttps://www.hrc.org 

Hey Honeybees! We are loving discussing our own experiences as well as those of others. While many of these stories are maddening and heart breaking, what we choose to take away from each story is an appreciation of vulnerability, resilience and the resources that are uncovered out of necessity.In this episode, which is lighter than the last episode, we talk about a potentially politically incorrect garden vegetable(???), watching Hamilton for the first time (spoiler alert: Tiff ruined it), and a particularly scary trip to the gynecologist.We didn't cover any particular tragedies, but don't forget they are happening around us!Please consider signing these petitions, reading about these beautiful people of color and how our justice system is failing them and donating to their causes. This could be a blanket donation to an org like Black Lives Matter, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), protester bailout funds, OR specific donations to GoFundMe accounts to help with legal fees, the families of the deceased and in some cases funeral arrangements/recovery from those costs.Learn about PFC Vanessa Guillen and donate to her causeLearn about Elijah McClain and donate to his causeThere are also TONS of great social media accounts to follow, here are a few! Ava DuvernayLeslie HerodFranchesca RamseyEricka Hart You know where to find us, Instagram, Twitter, or email info@sweetashoney.love WE LOVE YOU. BE SAFE.

Lola and Thom had a lovely chat about the state of healthcare and the SOGI communities. Episode Notes: Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is tasked with ensuring the health and well-being of all Americans HHS works to ensure that LGBT Americans, families, and communities receive equal access to health services by providing enhanced resources for LGBT health issues They developing better information regarding LGBT health needs; and working to close the LGBT health disparities gap that currently exists. HRC Article: “Trump-Pence Admin Moves To Undermine LGBTQ Non-Discrimination Protections in Health Care” https://www.hrc.org/blog/trump-pence-admin-moves-to-undermine-lgbtq-protections-in-health-care April 24th, 2020 HRC responded to Trump administration’s latest actions to undermine the rights and welfare of the SOGI community. Siting Politico: the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is one step closer to finalizing a major change to the federal regulation implementing the civil rights provision, Section 1557, of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) to remove explicit protections for LGBTQ people in health care programs and activities by excluding protections from discrimination based on sex stereotyping and gender identity. HRC President Alphonso David responded: “…efforts to remove existing non-discrimination protections for the LGBTQ community is unacceptable, blatantly offensive, and cruel…” “…We will fight this policy & fight to get a pro-equality President into office this November who represents all of us.” According to HRC Foundation’s analysis of the 2018 BRFSS, 17% of LGBTQ adults do not have any kind of health insurance coverage, compared to 12% of non-LGBTQ adults. Furthermore, 23% of LGBTQ adults of color, 22% of transgender adults 32% of transgender adults of color have no form of health coverage. This can lead to avoidance of medical care even when medically necessary and to severe economic hardship when medical care is ultimately accessed What do these attacks look like? Vice President Mike Pence and Office for Civil Rights Director Roger Severino. Have reallocated significant resources away from civil rights and patient privacy in order to expand religious exemptions, enacted rules that severely restrict access to reproductive health care, and undermine strong nondiscrimination protections under the Affordable Care Act. On Friday, November 1, 2019—the first day of National Adoption Month the HHS announced that it would not enforce strong and comprehensive regulations requiring its grantees to ensure that federal taxpayer dollars are not used to fund discrimination and that it would seek to replace these regulations with weak and ambiguous ones. Human Rights Campaign (HRC) https://www.hrc.org/ Represents more than 3 million members and supporters nationwide. It is the largest national LGBTQ civil rights organization Their mission is to ensure basic equal rights for all LGBTQ people at home, at work, and in the greater community.

Allison Van Kuiken is the Executive Director of Trans Can Work (TCW), a leading Workplace Education and Workforce Development organization advancing transgender inclusion in the workplace.  Born, raised, and educated in Michigan, Allison now spends their time between Washington DC and Southern California. Prior to joining Trans Can Work, Allison spent 20 years in leadership positions within the private sector, higher education, the political realm, state government, and LGBTQ Advocacy spaces, including the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) and Equality California (EQCA)-work that has been defined by innovative programming, successful political, legislative, and marketing campaigns, and development of hundreds of leaders working in political, nonprofit, public, and private spaces.  Since joining Trans Can Work in 2018, Allison and their team’s collective vision have led to new and innovative approaches to workplace education, the expansion of the organization’s jobs program, which connects hundreds of inclusive workplaces to one of the nation’s largest transgender talent pools, and the development of a workforce development network that provides education and training to people of transgender experience in scores of high demand professions. Along the way, Allison met and married their spouse and together are raising their beautiful and very curious toddler. One of her great joys these days is watching Sesame Street with their daughter each morning before taking her to school.

Advocating for the LGBTQ community takes different forms in the United States and China, with domestic politics and cultural norms influencing how organizations raise awareness and provide services in each country. One of the leading LGBTQ rights organizations in the United States is the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), whose director of global, Jay Gilliam, participated in the National Committee’s Professional Fellows Program in 2018. Through this two-way exchange program for emerging NGO leaders, Mr. Gilliam spent two weeks at the Zhitong Guangzhou LGBT Center, where he learned about the organization and shared insights from his work at HRC. In this interview, he explains the differences between HRC and Zhitong’s programming, how healthcare and LGBTQ issues intersect, and social attitudes toward the LGBTQ community in both countries. Jay Gilliam is director of global at the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), where he leads HRC’s global work alongside advocates, organizations and movements around the world to advance LGBTQ equality everywhere. Prior to joining HRC, Jay served at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) for nearly five years working in the Bureau of Policy, Planning and Learning, the Bureau for Legislative and Public Affairs, and in the Office of the Senior LGBT Coordinator. In these roles, he shared how the Agency does more effective work and maximizes its impact in the development space; led USAID communications and public engagement efforts on LGBT inclusive development work; and developed stories about the hard work done around the world to end extreme poverty.

Ellen Kahn is a social worker and Director of the Children, Youth and Families Program at the Human Rights Campaign (HRC). We speak with her about HRC's work to serve youth who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer. See the show notes for resources and a transcript. If you like this episode, please leave us a review in iTunes!

Originally from Sri Lanka, Rashika grew up with her mother and three sisters in Texas.  She grew up learning how to balance her Sri Lankan heritage and cultural expectations with her American sensibilities and upbringing and proudly own both of identities  She attended The University of Texas at Austin, where she studied anthropology and pre-medical studies. Rashika believes proudly embracing both identities has contributed to the way she goes about trying to make a positive difference in the world. She did her first tour of duty at the Human Rights Campaign as the Development Coordinator. She worked on fundraising and community outreach projects. The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) represents a grassroots force of more than 1.5 million members and supporters nationwide. It is the largest national lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender civil rights organization.  In 2016, she joined the Peace Corps. Established in 1961 the Peace Corps was established to promote world peace and friendship. Rashika served as a Community Health Volunteer in the Amhara region of Ethiopia. During service with the Peace Corp, her work focused on maternal and child health, HIV prevention education, girls’ empowerment, and youth development.  After leaving the Peace Corp, Rashika rejoined the Human Rights Campaign. This time as a Volunteer Leadership Organizer with the HRC Rising program—their largest grassroots expansion that focuses on accelerating progress and supporting pro-equality candidates and initiatives.  Rashika believes working at HRC, she is part of a community that celebrates her intersectional perspective as a woman of color and an immigrant and empowers her to be a change agent to challenge stigmas, support other LGBTQ Asian Americans, and push the fight for equality forward

Recently, actress Anne Hathaway, 35, who, purportedly, is worth upwards of $35M, accepted the National Ally for Equality award from the Human Rights Campaign (HRC). But in giving her acceptance speech, Hathaway presented a visage of love and equality that should cause all Christians everywhere to stop and think about what love and equality actually are in reality. In this episode of the Just Thinking podcast, Darrell and Omaha (Virgil Walker) do just that, as they discuss Hathaway's subjective, humanistic, and new-age worldview through the objective lens of the truth of Scripture. Video of Anne Hathaway's HRC award acceptance speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5doJ3M8j08Y Link to the Human Rights Campaign Mission Statement: https://www.hrc.org/hrc-story/mission-statement Why Christian Love Doesn't Actually Look Like What Many Christians Think - Darrell B. Harrison, Just Thinking blog Help make this podcast possible by support us on Patreon. Click here to partner with us.       Go get your favorite podcast gear! www.thebargear.com     The B.A.R. Podcast Network: The B.A.R. Podcast www.thebarpodcast.com The B.A.R. Facebook: The Bar Podcast The B.A.R. Twitter: @thebar_podcast Just Thinking Podcast: Just Thinking Podcast Just Thinking Podcast Twitter: @podcast_just Just Thinking for Myself blog: www.justthinking.me Kaleoscope blog/podcast: Kaleoscope Kaleoscope Facebook:www.facebook.com/kaleoscope.org The Pastor Discussions Podcast: Website The Pastor Discussions Facebook: www.facebook.com/pastordiscussions

After decades of being uncomfortable in his own skin, Jeremy's life completely changed at the age of 37. The author of Taking the Scenic Route to Manhood and accomplished speaker, Jeremy travels the country to share his personal story of challenge, transition, and change as a transgender man. Listen as Jeremy shares: - How he overcame his biggest life challenge - What it's like to write a book - His advice to anyone considering transitioning - Volunteering with HRC - Managing impatience - Being vulnerable Jeremy is a speaker with CAMPUSPEAK and covers topics like overcoming fear and embracing change. He spoke about transitioning to happy in a TEDxUNLV event and continues to represent the transgender community as a volunteer with the Human Rights Campaign (HRC). --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Recently the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) released the results of a post-election national survey of 50,000 teenagers between 13 and 18 years old. Some 70 percent reported witnessing bullying, hate messaging, or harassment since the election with racial bias being the “most common motive cited.” These incidents are far more frequent than before, according to the survey, and they seemed to escalate markedly after the beginning of the presidential campaigns. The participating young people said 70 percent of the incidents were based on race or ethnicity, 63 based upon sexual orientation and 59 percent “motivated by immigration status.” Gayle Williams-Byers, an African American mother and trial judge in Northeast Ohio, is increasingly concerned about these alarming trends. She fears that the national rhetoric surrounding the presidential campaigns has given license to some people to act-out their racial hatred and prejudices. “Words have power and too often hate-words can be translated into harmful actions,” Judge Gayle says. “That harm often is irreparable.” “I have never seen a time with the potential for such deep divisions between the races and different ethnic and religious groups,” Judge Gayle added. She fears if this trend continues unabated that we could, in this country, have “our own civil war over race.” She is concerned that we have an “unsettled American conscience” and that actions at the federal level of government have left room for hate to jump into our national psyche and overt behaviors. From a judicial viewpoint, she is concerned that hate crimes, vandalism, and targeted offenses against minorities and certain religious groups will escalate leading to greater divides between races and religions.

Hey all - this episode is a re-airing of episode 53, so if you already heard episode 53, come back for a new episode in episode 74! In today's episode I cover a few topics. The first is I answer a listener question about what to do when you don't feel comfortable networking in an LGBT environment. The second is I do a deep dive into what the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), Corporate Equality Index is. I also review an article shared with me by a Facebook fan, who wanted to hear my personal opinion on the HRC. With the HRC it is usually a love em' or hate em' scenario. I share why I see such a significant importance in the Corporate Equality Index specifically and of course, share how I really feel about the HRC. This is an episode you've been waiting for. And now that I'm back from jury duty I have time to the deep dive you've been asking for! Speaking of jury duty, next week's blog post is going to share the 4 lessons I learned by being a juror on a murder trial - you won't want to miss that post - so come back next week!  

In today's episode I cover a few topics. The first is I answer a listener question about what to do when you don't feel comfortable networking in an LGBT environment. The second is I do a deep dive into what the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), Corporate Equality Index is. I also review an article shared with me by a Facebook fan, who wanted to hear my personal opinion on the HRC. With the HRC it is usually a love em' or hate em' scenario. I share why I see such a significant importance in the Corporate Equality Index specifically and of course, share how I really feel about the HRC. This is an episode you've been waiting for. And now that I'm back from jury duty I have time to the deep dive you've been asking for! Speaking of jury duty, next week's blog post is going to share the 4 lessons I learned by being a juror on a murder trial - you won't want to miss that post - so come back next week! Links mentioned in the episode: Corporate Equality Index | Human Rights Campaign Food Dive  Homonormativity 101: What It Is and How It's Hurting Our Movement  Out Now Global  015: Tables are Turned - Paul Collanton interviews Jenn! [Podcast] Listen to the podcast by clicking the play button below! Would you prefer to read the transcript than listen to the podcast? No problem! Read the transcript below!   AUDIO TITLE:  Episode #53 – HRC Corporate Equality Index Jenn T Grace: You are listening to the Gay Business and Marketing Made Easy Podcast, Episode 53. Intro: Welcome to the Gay Business and Marketing Made Easy Podcast where you'll learn how to do business with and market to the LGBT community in an authentic and transparent way. We're talking about the $790 billion lesbian, gay, bi-sexual and transgender community. We'll help you grow your business, gain market share and impact your bottom line. And now your host - she's an entrepreneur, a marketing maven and an advocate for the LGBT business community. Jenn, with two N's, T. Grace. Hello and welcome! Well hello and welcome to episode number 53 of the Gay Business and Marketing Made Easy Podcast. I am your host, Jenn Grace, and I have a very content-filled episode for you today; I'm pretty excited about having the time to actually get this episode done. I've been talking about it and delaying it a couple of times. But today we are going to talk about the Human Rights Campaign and their Corporate Equality Index. There will be lots of information shared in addition to a couple of areas of just my own personal opinion about the organization based on a request from somebody that is a fan on Facebook and somebody that I know. So I want to address a question of hers. In addition I want to talk about kind of an overview of what the Corporate Equality Index is, because you may not have any idea what it is. So I want to share that a little bit. I also am going to reply, in audio format, to a question I received from somebody that was on my webinar last month. So I want to have an opportunity to respond to this because it's a longer question, and I just didn't have enough time to actually type a really thoughtful response. But, also in looking at her question I feel like it's something that you may also feel or have a similar question around. So it can help you at the same time. What's in store for today's episode! So that's basically that in terms of what we are going to cover in today's episode. As I am recording this I'm going to apologize in advance for perhaps some rustling sounds or- I don't even know what kind of noise this would make in the microphone. But I am wrapped up in a blanket as I am recording this, and I have big, fluffy slippers on. Because it is one degree outside right now. It is- as I'm recording this it's about 8:00 in the morning, so one degree is actually warmer than it has been overnight. But it's very cold.

In today's episode of the podcast you will hear an interview I did with my friends over at the Peak Performance Podcast, Mike & Maria Keiser. Their show is "about everything having to do with being a Peak Performer.  We discuss high achievers, relationship management, mind management, happiness and well being, and everything we can think of to help you reach your full potential." I had the joy of being on their show a while ago now but I wanted to bring this interview to you because it emphasizes how important having a business coach is, in addition to sharing a lot of details about my own business journey that I haven't already shared here on the podcast or blog. If you came here today looking for this episode to be about the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), Corporate Equality Index (CEI) - my apologies - that'll be in the next episode. I'm serving as a juror on a trial and didn't want you to go a week without new and interesting content, so this is what I've got for you. In episode #53 we will cover the recap of the 2015 HRC CEI, promise! As always, thanks for listening - you are the best! Links mentioned in today's episode: Peak Performance Podcast  Listen to the episode by clicking the play button below! Would you prefer to read the transcript than listen to the episode? No problem! Read the transcript below! AUDIO TITLE:  Episode #52 – Interview with Mike and Maria Keiser Intro: You are listening to the Gay Business and Marketing Made Easy Podcast; Episode 52. Well hello and welcome to episode number 52 of the Gay Business and Marketing Made East Podcast. I am your host, Jenn T. Grace. And it is February of 2015, and in the last episode, episode number 51, I shared with you an interview that I did with Liz Cooper from the Human Rights Campaign. And I talked about how in this podcast episode we were going to go into more detail on the Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index. Today's episode is a little different... Now I am apologizing up front that today's episode is not going to be that. And I actually have a very valid reason for why today's episode is going to be a little bit different than usual. So I was recently chosen to serve on a jury for a pretty lengthy trial here, where I'm based in the Connecticut area. So my time is exceptionally limited right now. So I've already been on it for about a week and there's still about two to three possible weeks left to go. So I want to use today's episode, which I'm basically going to share with you an interview that I did with Mike and Maria Keiser. They are part of the Peak Performance podcast and some time ago, honestly I don't even remember when it is but I will include the link to it in today's show notes; but I did an interview on my podcast with them, and I want to say it was one of the earlier podcasts. So today we're in episode 52, I want to say with them it was somewhere between like episode 14, 15, 16, somewhere around that time. So I did an interview with them quite some time ago, and it was actually one of the higher listened to interviews that I had done, because they own a coaching company called the Entrepreneur Circle, and for long time listeners of this podcast I'm sure you are familiar with Mental Compass, and that is Mike Keiser. So he and Maria are sponsors of my podcast, I'm a sponsor of theirs, we both get a lot of out of it. So what I want to do with today with you, is I just wanted to share with you an interview that I did on their podcast, and this was a short time ago, I want to say it was probably September of 2013 or so. So it's about a year and a half old; however, the entire content of that interview is really about learning how to achieve your peak performance in your business, and of course in your marketing. So one of the things that I've recently- I guess recently had a revelation about, is when I was just doing my 2015 goal planning,

For close to twenty years Donna worked for the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), most recently as the Associate Director of Field Outreach/Diversity. She has advocated for LGBT legislative priorities, such as Marriage Equality and the Employment Non Discrimination Act by building relationships in people of color communities. Her work has successfully created visibility for LGBT people of color nationally. We are the link in understanding and changing the world dynamics around the conversation. Be proud of you and own all parts of you, and the world will have to adapt because you are significant. I must see – and we all must see, reflections of ourselves in fighting for LGBT rights.“ Donna Payne continues to serve as a Member of the Board of NBJC, and also serves as a Board member of Global Diversity & Inclusion Foundation (GDIF), and as a Member of the Metropolitan Community Church, of Washington, DC. She was named by “Root.com” as one of Top Twenty Black LGBT Movers and Shakers in 2012, and received the National Action Network Woman of Excellence Award, also in 2012. Donna Payne is the author of “Pocket Guide to having Difficult Conversations about LGBT Discrimination,” designed to educate and empower anyone fighting discrimination and bullying. As she prepares to embark on the next journey of her remarkable life, Donna talks about the lessons learns and challenges still on the horizon for the LGBTQ community.