{"id":106533,"date":"2019-11-12T10:25:34","date_gmt":"2019-11-12T15:25:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gayfriendschat.com\/socialblog\/am_equality-tipsheet-november-12-2019\/"},"modified":"2019-11-12T10:25:34","modified_gmt":"2019-11-12T15:25:34","slug":"am_equality-tipsheet-november-12-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gayfriendschat.com\/socialblog\/am_equality-tipsheet-november-12-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"#AM_Equality Tipsheet: November 12, 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>#AM_Equality Tipsheet: November 12, 2019<\/b><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets2.hrc.org\/images\/made\/images\/remote\/https_assets2.hrc.org\/files\/images\/blog\/AMEquality-1600x900_640_360.png\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>STUDENTS FROM 33 HBCUS GATHER IN DC FOR ANNUAL HRC FOUNDATION LEADERSHIP SUMMIT: <\/strong>Nearly 50 students from the nation\u2019s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) convened at HRC headquarters over the weekend. Said HRC President Alphonso David (<a href=\"http:\/\/twitter.com\/alphonsodavid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@AlphonsoDavid<\/a>): \u201c<i>t is thrilling to see so many students come together, learn from each other and increase their collective strength as advocates, particularly in a climate where the federal government is threatening their very existence. The commitment and dedication demonstrated by these young leaders to honor their identities and dreams is inspiring. We look forward to having them return to their campuses with a renewed commitment to fighting for equality and inclusion.\u201d More from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrc.org\/blog\/hrc-hosts-students-from-33-historically-black-colleges-universities\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">HRC<\/a>.\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The gathering capped off a year during which HRC\u2019s HBCU program has launched new initiatives, <\/strong>including a series of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrc.org\/blog\/hrc-foundation-announces-historic-lgbtq-leadership-summits-on-hbcu-campuses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">on-campus engagement events<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrc.org\/blog\/hrc-foundation-launches-the-first-ever-hbcuoutloud-day\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#HBCUOutLoud Day<\/a> that celebrates the visibility, awareness and stories of LGBTQ students, staff and alumni of HBCUs. Learn more from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrc.org\/resources\/about-the-hbcu-project\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">HRC<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>HRC FOUNDATION AND THE UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT LAUNCH SURVEY TO EXAMINE HEALTH CARE EXPERIENCES OF BLACK AND LATINX YOUNG ADULTS: <\/strong>Respondents will be asked about their health care experiences, including their knowledge and experiences with PrEP, as well as their background and identity. HRC\u2019s goal is to identify ways to better connect community members with tools such as PrEP, and with inclusive, competent providers. Read more from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrc.org\/blog\/hrc-and-uconn-launch-survey-to-examine-health-care-experiences-of-black-and\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">HRC<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HRC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@HRC<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/UConn?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@UConn<\/a> are researching the health care experiences of Black and Latinx young adults.<\/p>\n<p>\ufffd\ufffdShare your story.\ufffd\ufffd <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/IsfncZFj8X\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">t.co\/IsfncZFj8X<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HRC\/status\/1193936424934027265?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">November 11, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>TUESDAY TWEET \u2014 U.S. SUPREME COURT TO HEAR ORAL ARGUMENTS TODAY ON FUTURE OF THE DEFERRED ACTION FOR CHILDHOOD ARRIVALS (DACA) PROGRAM:<\/strong> Nearly two million Dreamers \u2014 including an estimated 75,000 LGBTQ Dreamers \u2014 could face unique risks and harms if deported from the only home they\u2019ve ever known. Learn more from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=7AA1OOMYq88&#038;list=PLstyCKmnMAyYOy1kBgqUm8ov6yM8-Kxrg&#038;index=7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">HRC<\/a>\u00a0and <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/UNITEDWEDREAM\/status\/1193949690041110528\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">United We Dream<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Undocumented youth, their families, and allies from Florida are heading to DC to tell the Supreme Court: our <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/HomeIsHere?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#HomeIsHere<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p>See you tomorrow! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/sqZ9Gckx6I\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/sqZ9Gckx6I<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 United We Dream (@UNITEDWEDREAM) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/UNITEDWEDREAM\/status\/1193949690041110528?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">November 11, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>RHODE ISLAND GOV. GINA RAIMONDO <\/strong>(<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/GovRaimondo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@GovRaimondo<\/a>)<strong> SIGNS LEGISLATION RESTORING BENEFITS TO LGBTQ VETERANS WHO WERE DISHONORABLY DISCHARGED: <\/strong>Reports Amanda Pitts (<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/APittsABC6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@APittsABC6<\/a>), \u201cIt&#8217;s estimated that more than 100,000 LGBTQ members of the United States military were discharged, dating back to World War II, with \u2018dishonorable\u2019 or \u2018less than honorable\u2019 discharges all over their sexual orientation.\u201d More from<a href=\"https:\/\/www.abc6.com\/story\/41296198\/governor-signs-bill-for-lgbtq-veterans-dishonorably-discharged-to-get-benefits\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> <em>ABC6<\/em><\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>MAN ACCUSED OF KILLING 14-YEAR-OLD SON, GIOVANNI, BECAUSE HE WAS GAY APPEARED IN A NEVADA COURT LAST WEEK: <\/strong>More from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.advocate.com\/news\/2019\/11\/10\/man-accused-killing-son-being-gay-appears-court\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>The Advocate<\/em><\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>TRANSGENDER WOMAN &#038; ADVOCATE NIKKI ARAGUZ LOYD PASSED AWAY IN TEXAS LAST WEEK:<\/strong> Read more about her life and work from Julian Gill (<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JulianGillMusic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@JulianGillMusic<\/a>) at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.houstonchronicle.com\/news\/houston-texas\/houston\/article\/Nikki-Araguz-Loyd-champion-of-transgender-rights-14819148.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Houston Chronicle<\/em><\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>PARENTS ATTEMPT TO BLOCK LGBTQ BOOKS FROM CLASSROOMS IN VIRGINIA SCHOOL DISTRICT: <\/strong>More from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.out.com\/books\/2019\/11\/11\/virginia-parents-are-trying-block-lgbtq-books-schools?utm_source=twitter&#038;utm_medium=social&#038;utm_campaign=books\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Out Magazine<\/em><\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>GET CULTURED<\/u><\/strong><u> &#8211; Entertainment, arts and sports news!<\/u><\/p>\n<p><strong>ENGAGE! 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I asked @teerakeni if he would marry me and he said yes. I am so very happy and I\u2019m so very thrilled to share this news.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>A post shared by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/albinokid1026\/?utm_source=ig_embed&#038;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Anthony Rapp<\/a> (@albinokid1026) on <time datetime=\"2019-11-10T06:00:46+00:00\">Nov 9, 2019 at 10:00pm PST<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><strong><u>GLOBAL EQUALITY NEWS<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>CAYMAN ISLANDS COURT OF APPEALS OVERTURNS DECISION LEGALIZING MARRIAGE EQUALITY, DEMANDS LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY PROVIDE \u201cLEGAL STATUS EQUIVALENT TO MARRIAGE\u201d: <\/strong>More from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.caymancompass.com\/2019\/11\/07\/breaking-same-sex-marriage-ruling-overturned-but-govt-must-afford-couple-equivalent-of-marriage\/?fbclid=IwAR1yzHhxrkAwzT7hFlM2mMRmW_wSm1eA06kDPBuTvE6FUnSVS-Hva4RGjdY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Cayman Compass<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>LGBTQ MIGRANT WORKERS AND ALLIES HELD A PRIDE RALLY IN HONG KONG THIS PAST SUNDAY:<\/strong> Hong Kong\u2019s annual Pride parade will also take place in less than a week. More from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scmp.com\/news\/hong-kong\/society\/article\/3037134\/we-are-here-we-are-queer-we-will-never-disappear-hong-kongs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>South China Morning Post<\/em><\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>U.N. INDEPENDENT EXPERT ON SEXUAL ORIENTATION AND GENDER IDENTITY PENS OP-ED ON TRANS REPRESENTATION IN MEDIA FOR THE GUARDIAN:<\/strong> Read the piece by Victor Madrigal-Borloz (<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/victor_madrigal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@victor_madrigal<\/a>) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/commentisfree\/2019\/nov\/10\/the-australian-medias-portrayal-of-trans-people-is-a-betrayal-of-their-human-rights\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>READING RAINBOW<\/u><\/strong><u> &#8211; Bookmark now to read on your lunch break!<\/u><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AlphonsoDavid\/status\/1193956017475858435\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">HRC<\/a> marked Veterans Day by recommitting to fight for transgender troops and sharing the moving <a href=\"http:\/\/www.jeffsheng.com\/transgendermilitary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">photography<\/a> of Jeff Sheng (<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/jeffsheng\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@jeffsheng<\/a>)\u00a0<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/jeffsheng?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@jeffsheng<\/a> captured a few of the brave transgender souls that defend our country.<\/p>\n<p>They have the right to protect and serve our country regardless of their gender identity. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/ProtectTransTroops?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#ProtectTransTroops<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/VeteransDay?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#VeteransDay<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/2SlzjljmPA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/2SlzjljmPA<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HRC\/status\/1193996823771267072?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">November 11, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong><em>Have news? Send us your news and tips at <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"mailto:AMEquality@hrc.org\"><em>AMEquality@hrc.org<\/em><\/a><strong><em>. <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/hrc.wufoo.com\/forms\/subscribe-to-am-equality\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Click here<\/em><\/a><strong><em> to subscribe to #AM_Equality and follow <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hrc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>@HRC<\/em><\/a><strong><em> for all the latest news. Thanks for reading!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrc.org\/blog\/am-equality-tipsheet-november-12-2019?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss-feed\" class=\"autohyperlink\">www.hrc.org\/blog\/am-equality-tipsheet-november-12-2019?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss-feed<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>#AM_Equality Tipsheet: November 12, 2019 STUDENTS FROM 33 HBCUS GATHER IN DC FOR ANNUAL HRC FOUNDATION LEADERSHIP SUMMIT: Nearly 50 students from the nation\u2019s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) convened at HRC headquarters over the weekend. 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