I.M. Pei, Billy Porter, Michael Flynn, Starbucks Pride, Enfamil, Halsey, Batwoman: HOT LINKS

RIP. Architect I.M. Pei dies at 102. “His death was confirmed by his son Li Chung Pei, who is also an architect and known as Sandi. He said his father had recently celebrated his birthday with a family dinner.”

MARIJUANA. Joe Biden says he supports decriminalizing it. “Asked by CNN if the former vice president supports legalizing marijuana, Andrew Bates, a Biden campaign spokesman, said Biden believes the drug should be decriminalized and that decisions on legalization should continue on the state level.”

CAPED CRUSADER. Robert Pattinson likely to play Batman.

MUELLER PROBE. Flynn told Mueller that people linked to the Trump administration and Congress told him to obstruct the Russia probe: “The court filing from special counsel Robert Mueller is believed to mark the first public acknowledgement that a person connected to Capitol Hill was suspected of engaging in an attempt to impede the investigation into Russian election interference.”

ENFAMIL. New ad for baby formula features gay dads. “This is the most important person in the world,” the men say of their daughter, “because she made us dads. She gave us that title and gave us that love that we were looking for.”

DESPERATE. Trump warned of “desperate” president who would attack Iran to get elected.

CANNES. Taron Egerton and Richard Madden make a pretty pair.

E-CIGARETTES. Federal court demands regulation: “A federal judge sided with health advocacy groups in ruling that the Food and Drug Administration must stop electronic cigarette companies from selling their products until they win approval from the agency.”

STARBUCKS. Coffee chain introduces rainbow cup for Pride. ‘Ahead of the 50th anniversary of Pride Month, the brand has launched the limited-edition “iridescent” cups in celebration of “pride, kindness, love, and diversity” in both U.S. and Canadian stores for $16.95. However, you might want to hit your local Starbs ASAP if you’re dying to buy—that was the OG price of the color-changing cups. Stock is once again limited, so another sell-out could be coming.’

THEY DON’T CARE. Ed Sheeran and Justin Bieber.

TRAILER OF THE DAY. FX’s Pose.

MUSIC VIDEO OF THE DAY. Halsey “Nightmare”.

FIRST LOOK. Batwoman.

FRIDAY FLASH. Guto Oliveira.

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National Foster Care Month: Meet Christian, Patrick and Sonia

In partnership with FosterClub, HRC’s All Children – All Families project has launched its #FosterEquality campaign to share stories throughout National Foster Care Month of young LGBTQ leaders who have had experiences in foster care. Their stories underscore the importance of learning from and advocating for LGBTQ youth in care who too often struggle with understanding their identities without the support of an affirming adult.

Christian Carter, Patrick Gem Gabbett and Sonia Emerson are passionate young people working to make a difference in the lives of other youth across the U.S.

Carter, a queer Black organizer, spent five years in the Pennsylvania foster care system. Growing up in LGBTQ and multiracial households,  .

Like Carter, Gabbett also spent time in foster care when they were 17. They now advocate for LGBTQ youth, homeless youth and other marginalized young people. Gabbett is passionate about being a voice for the voiceless — but most importantly, he hopes to create a world where the voiceless are themselves heard.

Emerson spent most of her life up to age 18 in foster care and experienced homelessness for a year after leaving care. Similar to Carter and Gabbett, she feels passionately about giving a voice to marginalized and underserved youth.

According to preliminary findings from HRC and Foster Club’s recent survey of LGBTQ youth with experiences in care, two-thirds of respondents reported feeling unsafe disclosing their sexual orientation while in foster care. Furthermore, more than half of respondents reported not having an adult role model and/or mentor who affirmed their LGBTQ identity.

Carter, Gabbett and Emerson have dedicated their lives to fight for intersectional change for youth with similar experiences by sharing their stories and advocating for LGBTQ youth in foster care around the U.S.

Having an affirming voice and a caring adult can be immensely powerful for young people in care. HRC advocates for foster youth year round through our All Children – All Families project, which helps agencies improve their services for LGBTQ youth in foster care.

If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a foster parent and supporting LGBTQ youth in care, check out HRC’s resources about foster parenting. This month be sure to also take time to watch “The F Word,” a powerful series chronicling the story of a queer California couple looking to adopt a child from foster care.

Learn more about All Children – All Families’ work to promote LGBTQ cultural competency in adoption and foster care at hrc.org/acaf. Want to stay up-to-date on All Children – All Families resources and activities? Subscribe to “Field Forward,” the program’s monthly e-newsletter at hrc.im/field-forward.

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