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<\/p>\n#AM_Equality Tipsheet: January 8, 2018<\/b>
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LGBTQ STORIES AT THE GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS, HRC GOES BLACK TO HONOR #TIMESUP ADVOCACY: <\/strong>The 75th annual Golden Globe Awards on Sunday featured a number of groundbreaking stories about LGBTQ people and celebrated the LGBTQ actors and allies who brought them to the screen. The award show was hosted by Seth Meyers<\/a> (@sethmeyers<\/a>), a longtime advocate who received the HRC Equality Award last year. All eyes were on the red carpet, as many actors wore all black<\/a> in a show of solidarity with the #MeToo movement and the new #TIMESUP project to advocate for women<\/a> — especially the most vulnerable — in an effort to stop workplace sexual assault and harassment. HRC stood in solidarity with this movement, changing its logo to black across its social platforms.<\/p>\n REMEMBERING TRAGIC DEATH OF AN OHIO TRANS TEEN & THE URGENT NEED FOR LGBTQ-INCLUSIVE NONDISCRIMINATION MEASURE: <\/strong>\u201cA little more than three years ago, people across Ohio awoke to tragic news: Leelah Alcorn, a 17-year-old transgender girl<\/a> from Kings Mills, near Cincinnati, had died by suicide… Leelah’s final call<\/a> was for all of us to \u2018fix society\u2019 and fight injustice,\u201d writes HRC Ohio Director Shawn and TransOhio Co-Chair Melissa Alexander in a piece for Cleveland.com<\/a><\/em>.<\/strong> LGBTQ advocates are hoping to fufuill Leelah\u2019s final plea by passing Ohio Fairness Act, expected to have its first hearing this month. This crucial legislation would bar discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in areas of employment, housing and public accommodations in Ohio. Read the full piece in Cleveland.com<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n MUST WATCH MONDAY:<\/strong> In a new video<\/a>, HRC thanks its millions of members and supporters for standing on the right side of history and continuing to unite, resist and enlist in 2018. They made a huge difference by calling Congress, signing petitions, donating money, responding to urgent text alerts, marching, and speaking out in their hometowns. More from San Diego LGBT Weekly<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n GEORGIA LAWMAKER PURSUES HATE CRIMES BILL: <\/strong>GOP State Rep. Meagan Hanson will introduce a bill with bipartisan support. It mirrors protections in federal hate crimes law, which includes sexual orientation and gender identity. More from The Georgia Voice<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n HRC MOURNS KERRICE LEWIS, LESBIAN WOMAN MURDERED IN DC: <\/strong>HRC was shocked to hear about the horrifying murder of Lewis, 23, who was shot and burned alive last month. Lewis\u2019 grandfather described her as \u201cfull of life\u201d and a \u201cfree spirit\u201d who could \u201clight up a room, just talking and laughing.\u201d Police are investigating and have yet to release a possible motive. More from HuffPost<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n #SayHerName<\/a>: Our hearts break for family & friends of Kerrice Lewis, whose tragic murder still demands answers. t.co\/qzvEJTUGUK<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 HumanRightsCampaign (@HRC) January 7, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n LOVE AND SUPPORT FOR TRANS WOMAN COMING OUT AT WORK: <\/strong>When Zoe, a trans<\/a> woman<\/a> in Ontario, Canada, came out to her coworkers, she was astonished at their support — from sending her notes, decorating her office and holding a \u201ccoming out\u201d party in her honor. More on this beautiful story from Upworthy<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n ICE SKATER ADAM RIPPON MAKES HISTORY – HEADING TO OLYMPICS:<\/strong><\/p>\n Congrats @Adaripp<\/a> on becoming the first openly gay<\/a> American male<\/a> figure skater to compete in the Winter Olympics! #TeamUSA<\/a> \ufffd\ufffd\ufffd\ufffd\u26f8\ufffd\ufffd\ufe0f\u200d\ufffd\ufffd t.co\/htqbq8meEu<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 HumanRightsCampaign (@HRC) January 8, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n SEVEN YEARS SINCE GABBY GIFFORDS INJURED IN SHOOTING IN TUCSON: <\/strong>The mass shooting took the lives of six people and seriously injured many more, including then-Rep. Giffords. \u202aHRC is proud to work with Gabby and other advocates to end gun violence once and for all.<\/p>\n LGBTQ MORMONS SEEK EQUALITY IN THE CHURCH: <\/strong>Across the nation, LGBTQ Mormons and their allies are having important conversations about the role of faith in their lives. Vice<\/em>\u2019s Nigel Duara (@nigelduara<\/a>) sat down with LGBTQ Mormons to talk bout their struggles and hopes for the future in light of the church’s recent change in leadership<\/a>. In 2017, HRC Foundation released \u201cComing Home to Mormonism Guide<\/a>,\u201d which provides advice and resources to help Mormons in the U.S. looking to engage more deeply with their faith, even in the face of significant challenges. More from Vice<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n TRANS INMATE SEEKS TRANSFER TO WOMEN\u2019S PRISON: <\/strong>Deon \u201cStrawberry\u201d Hampton is receiving a rare hearing from a U.S. magistrate judge on her request to serve out her sentence in a women<\/a>\u2019s facility, where she will be less vulnerable to assault and harassment. More from The Seymour (Ind.) News<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n HRC WORKPLACE EQUALITY EFFORT IN MEXICO FEATURED ON COVER OF COUNTRY\u2019S ONLY LGBTQ MAGAZINE: <\/strong>Comunidad Divers<\/em><\/a> highlights HRC Equidad MX: Global Workplace Equality Program, which launched recently in Mexico City, highlighting the importance of LGBTQ-inclusive policies in workplaces, including at major multinationals. More from Comunidad Divers<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n HRC EN LA PORTADA DE LA \u00daNICA REVISTA LGBT IMPRESA DE M\u00c9XICO: <\/strong>Comunidad Divers<\/em><\/a>, la \u00fanica revista LGBT impresa de M\u00e9xico, destac\u00f3 el lanzamiento del Programa HRC Equidad MX: Global Workplace Equality que se llev\u00f3 a cabo hace un mes. La nota destac\u00f3 la importancia de pol\u00edticas inclusivas de personas LGBT en centros laborales y multinacionales. M\u00e1s de Comunidad Divers<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n .@HRC<\/a> makes the cover of #ComunidadDivers<\/a>, the only #LGBTQ<\/a> magazine in #Mexico<\/a> highlighting HRC’s Equidad MX Report.<\/p>\n HRC hace portada en #ComunidadDivers<\/a>, la \u00fanica revista LGBTQ de #M\u00e9xico<\/a> destacando el lanzamiento del Informe HRC Equidad MX \u00a1Gracias t.co\/fwSenxG0AK<\/a>! pic.twitter.com\/xDjtKGcIE9<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 HumanRightsCampaign (@HRC) January 5, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n WHERE DO THE 12 NFL PLAYOFF TEAMS STAND ON LGBTQ EQUALITY? <\/strong>Find out in this wrapup from OutSports<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n SINGAPOREAN GAY MAN TO APPEAL DECISION DENYING HIM RIGHT TO ADOPT BIOLOGICAL SON: <\/strong>The child was born to a surrogate in the U.S. More from Daily Mail<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n CANADIAN MAYOR TO APOLOGIZE FOR PREDECESSOR\u2019S ANTI-LGBTQ ACTIONS: <\/strong>London, Ontario, Mayor Matt Brown will apologize for actions taken by a former mayor to refuse to recognize the LGBTQ community. More from CTV News<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n READING RAINBOW<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n South Florida Gay News<\/em><\/a> reviews \u201cWelcome to Fairyland: Queer Miami Before 1940<\/em>;\u201d BBC<\/em><\/a> highlights Paris Lees, the first openly trans<\/a> woman<\/a> featured in British Vogue<\/em>; Washington Blade<\/em><\/a> interviews trans<\/a> women<\/a> in El Salvador\u2019s capital<\/p>\n Have news? Send us your news and tips at <\/em><\/strong>AMEquality@hrc.org<\/em><\/strong><\/a>. <\/em><\/strong>Click here<\/em><\/strong><\/a> to subscribe to #AM_Equality and follow <\/em><\/strong>@HRC<\/em><\/strong><\/a> for all the latest news. 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