Homophobic Winery That Turned Away Lesbian Wedding Changes Policy

Owners caved after a bride posted an email from the winery on social media.

www.advocate.com/news/2019/9/12/homophobic-winery-turned-away-lesbian-wedding-changes-policy

#AM_Equality Tipsheet: September 12, 2019

HRC APPLAUDS HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE FOR ADVANCING GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION MEASURES: “It is imperative that Congress and the White House finally take action to prevent this senseless, ongoing epidemic of gun violence,” said HRC President Alphonso David (@AlphonsoDavid). “The vast majority of the American people support meaningful steps to stop these preventable tragedies, including an assurance that no person in this country can purchase a firearm without clearing a background check.” More from HRC.

HRC TO HONOR ACTOR MICHAEL BENJAMIN WASHINGTON WITH VISIBILITY AWARD AT 2019 ST. LOUIS GALA THIS WEEKEND: More from HRC. 

THANKFUL THURSDAY — INDYA MOORE (@IndyaMoore) WEARS EARRINGS & CARRIES PURSE DEPICTING 17 BLACK TRANSGENDER WOMEN KNOWN TO HAVE BEEN KILLED THIS YEAR: Sadly, just days after Moore’s brave display of activism, advocates were alerted to an 18th death — that of Bee Love Slater. More from Out Magazine. 

.@IndyaMoore spotlighted the crisis of violence facing trans women at the #FMAS2019, wearing earrings depicting the deceased.

“Just like me these women dared to exhaust their freedom to exist by being visible. However, instead of being celebrated, they’re punished for it.” pic.twitter.com/jZLsgzewyu

— Out Magazine (@outmagazine) September 6, 2019

PROFESSIONAL GAMER DOMINIQUE “SONICFOX” MCLEAN (@SonicFox5000) COMES OUT AS A NON-BINARY MAN: More from Metro Weekly. 

ANGELICA ROSS (@angelicaross) CALLS OUT “BLACK GIRLS ROCK!” AWARDS SHOW FOR FAILING TO INVITE OR ACKNOWLEDGE BLACK TRANS WOMEN: More from Femestella. 

• On a recent segment of OWN, Angelica Ross and her mother opened up about their relationship. More from Out.

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL PASSES RESOLUTION CONDEMNING “CONVERSION THERAPY”: More here. 

.@HRC commends the @CityRichmondVA on passing a resolution last night calling for local and statewide protections for youth from the dangerous and debunked practice of so-called “conversion therapy.” t.co/w4c76bbrHS

— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) September 10, 2019

EVEN THOUGH THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT REQUIRES THAT MEDICAID COVER GENDER AFFIRMATION SURGERY, MANY TRANS & NON-BINARY PEOPLE FACE BARRIERS IN ACCESSING COVERAGE: More from Bloomberg Law.

ALEJANDRA BARRERA, A TRANSGENDER WOMAN & REFUGEE, HAS BEEN RELEASED AFTER BEING HELD BY ICE FOR 20 MONTHS: More from PinkNews. 

HORRIBLE — RADIO STATION TWEETS, DELETES HOMOPHOBIC SLUR AIMED AT ITS OWN EMPLOYEE: More from The Advocate.

GLOBAL EQUALITY NEWS

HRC PROUD TO SUPPORT THE FIRST PRIDE MARCH IN UKRAINE’S SECOND LARGEST CITY: The march in Kharkiv, with support from HRC’s Partnerships in Pride program, will take place despite the mayor’s coercive attempts to restrict Pride activities. More from HRC.

SAME-SEX COUPLE — BOTH PRIESTS  — MARRIES WITH HOPE OF RECEIVING BLESSING FROM AUSTRALIA’S ANGLICAN CHURCH: Fathers John Davis and Rob Whalley hoped to become the first same-sex couple to recieve such a blessing, but the matter has been referred to the church’s highest court for a decision on whether the blessing would violate the church’s constitution. More from PinkNews.

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

Outsports profiles married, gay volleyball coaches Coleman Lee and Garrett Case (@gcase1470) 

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