{"id":137701,"date":"2020-05-15T10:25:42","date_gmt":"2020-05-15T14:25:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gayfriendschat.com\/socialblog\/am_equality-may-15-2020\/"},"modified":"2020-05-15T10:25:42","modified_gmt":"2020-05-15T14:25:42","slug":"am_equality-may-15-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gayfriendschat.com\/socialblog\/am_equality-may-15-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"#AM_Equality: May 15, 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>#AM_Equality: May 15, 2020<\/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>HRC JOINS LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE ON CIVIL AND HUMAN RIGHTS, OVER 100 ADDITIONAL ORGS IN CALLING FOR A FULL INVESTIGATION INTO THE KILLING OF AHMAUD ARBERY: <\/strong>The organizations are asking the Department of Justice to open a full hate crimes investigation into Arbery&rsquo;s death. Read the full letter <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/vanitaguptaCR\/status\/1260974090992705536\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">What happened to Ahmaud Arbery was horrific &amp; his killers must be brought to justice. That is why <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HRC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@HRC<\/a> is among 115 organizations joining <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/civilrightsorg?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@civilrightsorg<\/a> in calling on <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TheJusticeDept?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@TheJusticeDept<\/a> to open a hate crimes investigation into his death. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/JusticeForAhmaud?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#JusticeForAhmaud<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/2zXc9FqHHp\">t.co\/2zXc9FqHHp<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Alphonso David (@AlphonsoDavid) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AlphonsoDavid\/status\/1260992129112948738?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 14, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>ICYMI &#8212; HRC PRESIDENT JOINED <em>BLACK ENTERPRISE<\/em> MAGAZINE FOR A DISCUSSION ON THE IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON THE BLACK COMMUNITY:<\/strong> In the conversation with David, Native Son Founder Emil Wilbekin (<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/EmilWilbekin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@EmilWilbekin<\/a>) and <em>Black Enterprise&rsquo;s<\/em> Selena Hill (<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MsSelenaHill\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@MsSelenaHill<\/a>), David (<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AlphonsoDavid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@AlphonsoDavid<\/a>) said: &ldquo;Demographic data will highlight the truth&hellip; The reason why people don&rsquo;t want to release the data is that it will reflect the truth. People of color are disproportionately impacted by this virus. It illuminates a legacy of bias in our health care system&hellip; The LGBTQ community is more vulnerable to contracting the virus for both economic and health reasons. 17% lack health care. 1 in 5 LGBTQ people have not seen a doctor when they needed to because they couldn&#8217;t afford it. 1 in 5 LGBTQ people <a title=\"\" class=\"aalmanual\" target=\"_blank\"   href=\"https:\/\/chaturbate.com\/in\/?tour=grq0&#38;campaign=hl4zp&#38;track=gfcsb\">live<\/a> in poverty.&rdquo; Watch the full interview <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/blackenterprise\/status\/1261008404681613312\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Last month, HRC joined Native Son and Color of Change in advocating for the release of demographic data on COVID-19<\/strong>. Sign the petition <a href=\"https:\/\/hrc.us14.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=edc90daa13af512e883bded49&amp;id=9910a065f8&amp;e=b3f2d66d7e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>, and learn more about HRC&rsquo;s response to COVID-19 <a href=\"https:\/\/hrc.us14.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=edc90daa13af512e883bded49&amp;id=4c7e2c96e9&amp;e=b3f2d66d7e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">The Fight to Save Black Lives With Alphonso David and Emil Wilbekin <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/hsaliXSeiC\">t.co\/hsaliXSeiC<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Black Enterprise (@blackenterprise) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/blackenterprise\/status\/1261008404681613312?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 14, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>FEEL GOOD FRIDAY &#8212; FIGHTING FOR LGBTQ EQUALITY THIS IDAHOTB: <\/strong>To mark this Sunday&rsquo;s observance of the 2020 International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOTB), HRC sat down with Jean Freedberg (<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/FreedJean\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@FreedJean<\/a>), HRC director of global partnerships, to discuss her work and how HRC Global is engaging with LGBTQ advocates around the world during the COVID-19 health crisis. Read more from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrc.org\/blog\/fighting-for-lgbtq-equality-this-idahotb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">HRC<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>HRC PRESIDENT ALPHONSO DAVID WILL JOIN <em>TELEMUNDO PR<\/em> ON SUNDAY FOR A VIGIL HONORING LGBTQ LIVES LOST IN PUERTO RICO: <\/strong>The vigil will take place this Sunday, May 17, at 10:30 p.m. AT (which is 10:30 p.m. ET). Read more from <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HRC\/status\/1260981985348128770\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">HRC<\/a>, and join the Sunday vigil virtually <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/telemundopr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>LEVI STRAUSS &amp; CO. TO PROVIDE ALL PART-TIME WORKERS WITH PAID SICK LEAVE:<\/strong> The new policy will remain in place even after the COVID-19 health crisis ends. Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.levistrauss.com\/2020\/05\/12\/lsco-to-begin-re-opening-u-s-stores-offer-paid-sick-leave\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>HRC RELEASES NEW RESOURCE FOR EDUCATORS ON SUPPORTING LGBTQ STUDENTS DURING DISTANCE LEARNING:<\/strong> More from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrc.org\/blog\/a-new-resource-for-educators-on-supporting-lgbtq-students-during-distance-l\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">HRC<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>IN THE STATES<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>PENNSYLVANIA WILL INCLUDE DATA ON SEXUAL ORIENTATION &amp; GENDER IDENTITY WHEN COLLECTING INFORMATION ABOUT THE SPREAD OF COVID-19:<\/strong> More from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.poconorecord.com\/news\/20200513\/state-to-include-lgbtq-info-in-covid-19-data-collection\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Pocono Record<\/em><\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>GLOBAL EQUALITY NEWS<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>WILLIAMS INSTITUTE RELEASES NEW SURVEY OF LGBTQ PEOPLE IN COLOMBIA:<\/strong> Among other findings, the survey showed that 35% of transgender people in Colombia have experienced so-called &ldquo;conversion therapy.&rdquo; Read more from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.metroweekly.com\/2020\/05\/one-third-of-trans-colombians-have-undergone-conversion-therapy-survey-finds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Metro Weekly<\/em><\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>IN COUNTRIES AROUND THE WORLD, LGBTQ PEOPLE ARE BEING BLAMED FOR COVID-19:<\/strong> In addition, often as a result, many LGBTQ people are also being outed to friends, family and coworkers. Read more from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/patrickstrudwick\/coronavirus-lgbtq-scapegoats-south-korea-uganda-hungary?bftwnews&amp;utm_term=4ldqpgc#4ldqpgc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>BuzzFeed<\/em><\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>READING RAINBOW<\/u><\/strong><u> &#8211; Bookmark now to read on your lunch break!<\/u><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autostraddle.com\/6-queer-authors-on-what-its-like-to-launch-their-books-in-a-pandemic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Autostraddle<\/em><\/a> interviews six LGBTQ authors on what it&rsquo;s like to publish a book during COVID-19; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsider.sg\/transgender-musicians-changing-the-music-industry-2020-5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Business Insider<\/em><\/a> profiles seven <a title=\"\" class=\"aalmanual\" target=\"_blank\"   href=\"https:\/\/offers.cam4tracking.com\/aff_c?offer_id=125&#38;aff_id=2778&#38;source=gfcsb\">trans<\/a> musicians you should know&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Have news? Send us your news and tips at <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"mailto:AMEquality@hrc.org\"><strong><em>AMEquality@hrc.org<\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong><em>. <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/hrc.wufoo.com\/forms\/subscribe-to-am-equality\/\"><strong><em>Click here<\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong><em> to subscribe to #AM_Equality and follow <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hrc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong><em>@HRC<\/em><\/strong><\/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-may-15-2020?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss-feed\" class=\"autohyperlink\">www.hrc.org\/blog\/am-equality-may-15-2020?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss-feed<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>#AM_Equality: May 15, 2020 HRC JOINS LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE ON CIVIL AND HUMAN RIGHTS, OVER 100 ADDITIONAL ORGS IN CALLING FOR A FULL INVESTIGATION INTO THE KILLING OF AHMAUD ARBERY: The organizations are asking the Department of Justice to open a full hate crimes investigation into Arbery&rsquo;s death. 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