FRANKFORT — So many protests continue around the country related to the latest election. Several have contacted the Kentucky Equality Federation regarding protests. To reiterate our position, this press release is being issued again: “With so many Kentuckians worried about an uncertain future as well as their physical safety given the hateful attacks against the LGBTI…
DES MOINES — One Iowa, the state’s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) advocacy organization, will co-present the Iowa LGBT Rural Summit with the U.S. Department of Agriculture/Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights and Drake University Agricultural Law Center on Thursday, Aug. 18 from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Drake University’s Parents…
INDIANAPOLIS – By 9am on June 11th, thousands of people had already begun to brave the rising heat as they lined the streets of Pennsylvania St, Vermont St and Massachusetts Ave for Circle City IN Pride’s 2016 Pride Parade. Named the Cadillac Barbie IN Pride Parade after Bag Lady Queen 2002 and parade founder Cadillac Barbie,…
CHICAGO — A Chicago ordinance designed to protect the dignity and health of transgender and gender non-conforming people will be a clear rebuke to the actions in North Carolina and other states that want to turn back the clock. The ordinance was introduced today by Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the City Council’s LGBT caucus at the recommendation…
DES MOINES — On Thursday, a Congressional vote was held on an amendment to a defense authorization bill that would have barred federal contractors from discriminating against the LGBT community. Iowa Rep. David Young initially voted in favor of the amendment, but changed his vote at the last minute and rejected the legislation. The amendment…
CHICAGO – The LGBT Community Fund, an initiative of The Chicago Community Trust, is pleased to announce a bilingual discussion forum and presentation of the Chicago LGBT Community Needs Assessment at the National Museum of Mexican Art, 1852 West 19th Street, Chicago, at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, October 2, 2012. Conducted by The LGBT Community…
