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Inc. BOARD OF DIRECTORS Ian Barrett MO, Liz Baskin TX, Bruce Bastian UT, they continue to inspire give us hope that, Vanessa Benavides CA, Chris Boone CA, Paul Boskind together, we can achieve dignity and justice TX, Morgan Cox TX, Tim Downing OH, Patty Ellis NY, Melanie Falls OH, Anne Fay TX, Matt Garrett GA, Chad for LGBTQ people throughout our country Griffin DC, Suzanne Hamilton OH, James Harrison TX, and around the world. David Lahti CA, Justin Mikita CA, DyShaun Muhammad But even as we are fighting for our na- CA, Lester Perryman LA, Cheryl Rose OH, John Ruffier FL, Patrick Scarborough AL, Shelly Schoenfeld NC, tion’s progress, our White House continues Dan Slater CA, Ben Waldman WA, Jamaul Webster NY, their campaign of division, and Debbie Wernet TX, Tina White NC bigotry. While they take new steps to under- FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS mine and erase us, their intolerance and inhu- Gwen Baba CA, Bruce Bastian UT, Jay Biles NC, Edie manity continue to fuel a humanitarian crisis Cofrin GA, June Crenshaw DC, Patty Ellis NY, Anne Fay TX, Charlie Frew GA, Jody Gates LA, Chad Griffin at our border and embolden the forces of hate DC, Suzanne Hamilton OH, Randall Hance TX, James around our world. Harrison TX, Tom Kovach NV, David Lahti CA, Chris Through it all, Griffin has been a stead- Lehtonen CA, Justin Mikita CA, DyShaun Muhammad CA, Rey Ocañas TX, Jodie Patterson NY, Cheryl Rose fast champion and a courageous driver of OH, Judy Shepard WY, Elizabeth Schlesinger MO, DEAR FRIENDS, change. I’m so grateful to Griffin for his tire- Ashley Smith DC, Deb Taft MA, Paul Thompson CA, less commitment, his relentless optimism, and Robb Webb TX, Michael Weinholtz CA, Tina White NC hen Chad Griffin came to HRC over his transformational vision of where we can BOARD OF GOVERNORS seven years ago, we could never and must move forward. Patrick Achis CA, Christina Adeleke NC, Steve Alcocer TX, Paul Anagnostos FL, Tal Anderson MN, Julie have predicted the game-changing I couldn’t be prouder of what Griffin, our Anderton IL, Liz Balcom PA, Sandy Bass CA, Greg W victories — and incredible challenges — ahead organization, and our grassroots army have Battaglia NY, Meredith Bazzell TN, Andrew Beaudoin for our community and our country. been able to accomplish together. And today, I FL, Matteline Becker NV, Brooke Bishop OH, Stefani Borg OH, Joy Bowling NC, Robert Bronke NC, Ken The progress we’ve seen have been couldn’t be more excited for our next chapter Brown FL, Malik Brown GA, Percy Brown GA, Tessa hard won, and would not have happened with- under the leadership of HRC’s next president Cabrera CA, Nancy Caldwell TX, Constance Callahan Alphonso David. GA, John Cannon LA, Michael Caston GA, Richard out your support. Even in the last few months Chizmadia OH, Michael Cobian OR, Dabney Conwell alone, you have helped us make history — David is an accomplished and nation- OH, Isabel Cordova CA, Dolores Covrigaru NY, Giles with the U.S. House’s historic passage of the ally recognized LGBTQ civil rights lawyer Davidson TX, Craig Diaz OH, Carol Ebersole-Weiss NY, Cordy Elkins MA, Xavier Esters IL, Mark Falgout NC, Equality Act. and advocate and has worked more than a Chris Fasser NY, Maria Fasulo NY, Aaron Finnegan This crucial victory did not come out of decade defending and protecting civil rights MO, Tony Garavaglia MO, Sarah Garber MO, Diego nowhere. The Equality Act passed in no small across the state. As the head of New York’s Garcia DC, Ben Gibbs DC, Krystal Gilliam TX, Stephen Gossman CA, Erin Gurak TX, Clarione Gutierrez CA, part because countless HRC members and Office of Civil Rights, David helped lead the Lynn Hammond CA, Lisa Hannusch TX, Nik Harris supporters worked around the clock to turn fight to win marriage equality in the Empire FL, Matt Hendry CA, David Hendryx CA, Christina State. And under his leadership, New York Hernandez TX, Latoya Holman NV, Lori Hoppmann PA, out the vote and made their votes count in Tom Jackobs TX, Bonnie Johnson IL, Korrine Johnson 2018 — including our incredible members, vol- banned the abusive practice of so-called FL, Dennis Jolley MN, Alyssa Jones MA, Christopher unteers, and supporters. And since then, you “” on minors, expanded Kattenhom WA, Clayton Katz TX, Louis Kemp NC, Champ Knecht NY, Justin Koziatck IL, Wendy Kraft haven’t missed a step in mobilizing, organizing, Medicaid coverage to cover transition-re- NV, Keith Laepple WA, Nam Lam CA, Abbey Logan and coming together to move equality forward. lated care, made it easier to amend gender KS, Robert Lopardo FL, Ivette Lopez GA, Thomas The Equality Act is not only a landmark markers on birth certificates, and enacted Macias CA, Lisa Madry TX, Dan Mauney NC, Rebekah McCorvey GA, Tory Mitchell IL, Kelly Moffat NY, Fidel milestone for equality. It also shows LGBTQ policies and regulations to support people Montoya NC, Kris Moore TN, Karen Morgan OH, Jim people — especially our young people — are living with HIV. Murphy CA, Marcia Namowitz NY, Shayom Ortiz TX, From housing discrimination to racial Brent Parrish MA, Eric Patton TN, Luz Pellot OH, Trey seen, loved and protected. Pike TX, Densil Porteous OH, David Prince IL, Layne Pro-equality lawmakers in the states discrimination and reproductive justice, Rackley CA, Linda Reyes-Hart TX, Chase Rickey OH, are also working hard to defend and uplift Alphonso David has worked to make New Ryan Roche GA, TX, Christian Rogers LA, Tom Rogers PA, Bruce Rohr DC, Zach Rose- our community — passing crucial legislation York a fairer, freer place for everyone. David is Heim MO, Aaron Rutledge DC, Anthony Sandonato protecting our youth, advancing our rights, and a brilliant strategist, an effective leader, and a FL, Brigid Scarbrough GA, Elizabeth Schlesinger MO, refusing to bow to lawmakers working on the fierce and compassionate advocate. Shannon Scott OR, Thomas Sim CA, Kelly Smith FL, Marla Smith CA, Matt Smith TX, Neil Smith WA, Gregory wrong side of history. He is the right person to take HRC and Snow MA, Joshua Sparrow FL, Sal Stow TX, Suzanne Our community fought for these major our movement forward at a time when our Sullivan WA, Betty Sun MS, Judy Sunblade MA, Rick work could not be more urgent. Together, Taylor OH, Julian Tovar TX, Bonnie Uphold CA, Sean milestones for equality as we marked 50 VanGorder NV, Jamaul Webster NY, Aaron Weiner OH, years since the , a seminal we’re going to write the next chapter in the Dustin Williams UT, Gary Wilson TX, Shawn Wolfe OH, moment in the LGBTQ movement when pa- fight for full equality, and we’re going to need Hudson Young DC trons of the bar rioted against your help. Join us. EMERITUS COUNCIL oppression and brutality. David Beckwith AZ, Jane Daroff OH, Lawrie Demorest The individual acts of courage by the GA, Tim Downing OH, Jody Gates LA, LeeAnn Jones GA, Christopher Labonte PA, Lucilo Peña TX, Dana Stonewall rioters continue to ripple through Perlman CA, Henry Robin NY, Cathi Scalise TX, John history, reminding us of the power of protest, Sullivan MN, Rebecca Tillet PA, Frank Woo CA, pride and solidarity. While the LGBTQ com- CURRENT AS OF JUNE 6, 2019 munity — and especially women of color — still face significant challenges, Joni Madison the resiliency of the rioters and the change Chief Operating Officer and Chief of Staff

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Photo: Kevin / AP Photo: Kevin Wolf Sarah Warbelow ALPHONSO DAVID Legal Director On Making History & Leading Our JoDee Winterhof Senior Vice President of Policy & Political Affairs 17 Movement Forward HRC EQUALITY STAFF Carolyn Simon Director of Digital & Content Strategy 18 MONUMENTAL MOMENT FOR EQUALITY Robert VillaflorSenior Design Director Following Tireless Efforts of HRC and Advocates, Rokia Hassanein Content Producer Ashley Sudney Senior Designer the U.S. House Passes the Equality Act Courtney Ray Design Assistant 21 OUR RIGHTS AT STAKE OTHER CONTRIBUTORS Key Cases Before SCOTUS Asia Arminio, Olivia Alair Dalton, Steffan Declue, Alison Delpercio, Justin Giaquinto, Mitch Johnson, Jeremy Kadden, Ellen Kahn, Mollie Levin, Joni Madison, Adam Marquez, Molly Meegan, Nick 23 IN THE STATES Morrow, Chris Sgro, Chris Speron, Justin Snow, Historic Electoral Gains for Equality Kristina Williams, Matilda Young

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DISCRIMINATING AGAINST LGBTQ PEOPLE IN HEALTH CARE up “THE FINAL VERSION OF A REGULATION FROM THE TRUMP-PENCE front ADMINISTRATION WOULD ALLOW MEDICAL PROVIDERS REMEMBERING ROXANA TO CITE THEIR PERSONAL HERNÁNDEZ AND HRC will continue to BELIEFS IN ORDER TO DENY JOHANA MEDINA work to raise awareness about PEOPLE A BROAD SPECTRUM Over the last year, two transgender the epidemic of violence that OF SERVICES — INCLUDING asylum seekers fleeing violence significantly impacts transgender LIFESAVING CARE FOR in Central America have died after women of color. Read more about being held in U.S. immigration anti-transgender violence and LGBTQ PATIENTS,” said HRC detention — Roxana Hernández more at hrc.org/transgender. Government Affairs Director David Stacy. from Honduras and Johana This decision puts LGBTQ people Medina from El Salvador. Roxana at greater risk of being denied critical Transgender detainees Hernández services, while our community already faces are often subjected to verbal discrimination and barriers in access to care and physical abuse in detention — 56% of , and bisexual people facilities. HRC thanks the and 70% of transgender and gender non- and conforming people have reported that health fellow advocates for their efforts to care providers discriminated against them. hold ICE officials accountable for

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ALPHONSO DAVID HAS three years before the Supreme Court David has fought tirelessly to BEEN FIGHTING FOR guaranteed that right to every American. make New York a fairer, freer place for Under his watch, New York everyone. LGBTQ EQUALITY FOR HIS banned the abusive practice of so- Now, he will lead the nation’s larg- ENTIRE PROFESSIONAL called “conversion therapy” in minors, est LGBTQ civil rights organization as CAREER — HIS COMMIT- expanded Medicaid coverage to cover our new president. transition-related care, made it easier to “Alphonso has devoted his career MENT TO CIVIL RIGHTS amend gender markers on birth certifi- to expanding the civil rights of LGBTQ BORN OUT OF HIS PER- cates, and enacted policies and regula- people across New York State and the SONAL EXPERIENCES AS tions to support people living with HIV nation,” said HRC Board Foundation and drive new diagnoses to an all-time Board Chair Deb Taft. “At a time when AN IMMIGRANT, A REFUGEE low statewide. LGBTQ people, women, people of col- AND A BLACK GAY MAN. or, immigrants and refugees, and so When he takes the helm of the CIVIL RIGHTS IN NEW YORK many others are being confronted with Human Rights Campaign in August, He has also helped lead efforts to ex- daily attacks on our most basic rights, David will become the first civil rights pand access to reproductive healthcare, Alphonso is the fierce, compassion- lawyer and the first person of color to restore voting rights to New Yorkers, ate, and strategic leader HRC and our serve as HRC president in our organiza- advance workplace protections for dis- broader movement for equality needs.” tion’s nearly 40-year history. advantaged communities, and require David has known from a very It’s not the first time he’s made access to free translation services in es- young age about the struggle for free- history — most recently, as the head sential state services. Prior to his work dom and equality. He was born in the of New York's Office of Civil Rights, for New York State, David served as a U.S. but grew up in Liberia, where his

Photo: Kevin / AP Photo: Kevin Wolf Alphonso helped lead the fight to win staff attorney at Defense uncle and father were political leaders. marriage equality in the Empire State and Education Fund. continued on p. 13

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I BELIEVE THAT TOGETHER, ALL OF US, WE CAN HARNESS THE STRENGTH THAT’S INHERENT IN OUR DIFFERENCES, TO STAND TOGETHER IN THE FACE OF FEAR AND DIVISION.”

WE WILL WIN cont’d from p. 11 Time and again, the Trump- “I see a tremendous opportunity to Pence administration has attempted overcome these attacks,” said David. “I In 1980, his uncle was assassinated to undermine the rights of the LGBTQ believe in the single mother trying to ac- and his father was incarcerated during a community. They have banned brave cess affordable healthcare for her fam- violent military coup. transgender troops from serving in ily. I believe in the Black At the age of 14, his family es- the U.S. military. They have nominat- who is preparing for that big interview. caped Liberia for a new life in Baltimore. ed anti-LGBTQ extremists to judicial I believe in the teenager wondering if In Baltimore, he was acutely aware positions. They have remained silent others will see them as they see them- about what it meant to be different. He on anti-LGBTQ violence abroad. They selves when they look in that mirror. I was often the target of ridicule. have targeted transgender and gender believe in the construction worker who “I soon learned what it meant to be non-conforming people’s access to crit- is building the courage to come out to different: an immigrant, an African and a ical healthcare. And they are attacking his peers. And I believe in the young, Black person in the United States,” said children and parents in the child wel- immigrant who came to this coun- David. fare system. try so that they could live authentically. Eventually, he came to understand Meanwhile, anti-equality legisla- “I believe that together, all of us, we that he wasn’t just a Black man, an im- tors at the state level are trying to ram can harness the strength that’s inherent migrant and a child of refugees. He was through legislation that targets our com- in our differences, to stand together in also gay. munity. There is an epidemic of violence the face of fear and division,” said David. “I had to, at a very young age, un- that targets the transgender community, Chad Griffin, HRC’s outgoing pres- derstand the purpose of life, the value especially Black transgender women. ident, knows better than anyone what it of democracy, and really think about, takes to lead the organization and the ‘Why am I here? What am I going to TAKING ON TRUMP-PENCE challenges that David will face from day do?’” said David. Since Donald Trump and Mike Pence one in the position. He became a civil rights lawyer and took office, LGBTQ people have been “Alphonso David is a brilliant strat- built a career on fighting for equality. under attack by an administration hell- egist, leader and civil rights lawyer, a Despite monumental gains for bent on ripping away our progress. David fierce and compassionate advocate for LGBTQ equality in New York and across is ready to lead HRC as we take on LGBTQ equality — and he’s someone the country, we now find ourselves at a Trump-Pence — and all foes of equality I’ve truly admired for years,” said Griffin, perilous time in our nation’s history. — together. continued on p. 15

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Incoming HRC President Alphonso David and outgoing HRC President Chad Griffin celebrated the 50th anniversary of Stonewall with HRC staff and volunteers at World Pride in New York City in June. Photo: Jeff Zelevansky / AP

WE WILL WIN cont’d from p. 13 David’s lengthy civil rights advocacy ex- LGBTQ people across key areas of life, perience when she congratulated him. including employment, housing, credit, who served the organization for 7 “Congrats, #AlphonsoDavid!” education, public spaces and services, years. “With Alphonso’s selection as Gupta tweeted. “In this crucial moment federally funded programs, and jury HRC’s next president, I am confident for our country & the fight for equality, service. (see page 18) that this powerful organization and Alphonso brings a tenacious determi- “Big congrats to #AlphonsoDavid!” our grassroots army of 3 million tweeted U.S. Rep. Joe Kennedy III, members & supporters will have D-Massachusetts. “A great choice to the leadership we need to win the spearhead @HRC at a critical time. critical battles ahead and con- Look forward to partnering together tinue propelling this movement in the months and years ahead.” forward.” Of course, HRC’s mission will Members of Congress, lead- aways be to fight for full LGBTQ ers of social justice organizations, equality and nothing less. celebrities and others lauded the “If we want to win full equality, Human Rights Campaign board’s that's going to require us to come selection and expressed excite- together, to dig deep, to be resilient, ment about next steps for David, to embrace our differences, to tena- HRC and the LGBTQ movement. ciously defend the most vulnerable “Thrilled to hear the news among us, to fight with every ounce about #AlphonsoDavid,” tweeted of determination we have,” said David. Planned Parenthood Federation of nation & long track record of advancing “I promise you this, I will fight for each America President Leana Wen. “LGBTQ civil rights. I look forward to working and every one of us. All I ask is that you people are our patients, our supporters, with him to continue defending our de- join me, that you join the Human Rights and our staff, and the fight for LGBTQ mocracy & advancing equality.” Campaign in our fight for true equality. rights is critical in the fight for equality It won’t be long before David In unity, we will fight back and we will and justice for all. On behalf of @PPFA makes his first trip to Capitol Hill as win.” & @PPact, I look forward to working HRC president to meet with members David shares how his life story and alongside you.” of Congress to talk about HRC’s legis- career as a civil rights attorney prepared Vanita Gupta, the president and lative priorities such as the Equality Act, him to lead HRC forward in a new video, CEO of the Leadership Conference which would provide consistent and ex- Difference Is Our Strength. Watch it now on Civil and Human Rights, pointed to plicit non-discrimination protections for at hrc.im/meetalphonsodavid.

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TOGETHER, WE MADE HISTORY. in decision-making positions will see Congress, led by House Speaker Nancy them and know that their experience Pelosi, who made passing the Equality In a major milestone for equality, the is important,” said Davids. “This is the Act a legislative priority. U.S. House of Representatives passed kind of thing that can literally save peo- “It was incredibly moving to be on the Equality Act in May with a biparti- ple’s lives.” the floor in this historic moment, and san vote of 236 to 173 — the first time This victory wouldn’t have been also as a member who represents the in history a chamber of Congress has possible without HRC’s dedicated and community that was so deeply touched passed comprehensive LGBTQ non- engaged members, supporters and vol- by the Pulse Nightclub shooting… it was discrimination protections. It sends a unteers — our grassroots army of more incredibly moving and significant to finally powerful and profound message to than 3 million strong. be able to pass legislation that would LGBTQ people, especially LGBTQ “This is a historic moment,” U.S. protect the community,” Murphy said. youth, that the House has their backs. Rep. Katie Hill, California’s first openly As HRC Legal Director Sarah After the bill was passed, U.S. bisexual member of congress, told HRC Warbelow testified in a congressional Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kan., the first outside the U.S. Capitol after the vote. hearing about the Equality Act prior to openly LGBTQ Native woman elected “We know that the fight is not over… its passage in the House, this legislation to Congress, spoke about how the leg- but the fact that we got it through this is vital for LGBTQ people. islation positively impacts LGBTQ and body has been a long time coming, and “LGBTQ people live in every state Native communities. I could not be more proud to be in the and every county, coast to coast. We are “There will be a whole bunch of Congress that actually gets this done.” your neighbors, co-workers, friends and LGBTQ youth and Native youth who will U.S. Rep. Stephanie Murphy, family… No one should be subjected to feel like their experience is validated… D-Fla., told HRC after that vote that she discrimination based on who they are,” that there’s hope… that people who are was honored to be a part of the 116th Warbelow said.

18 EQUALITY SUMMER 2019 To help mobilize support for its passage, hearts and minds of people to ensure an HOW YOUR SUPPORT HRC launched its “Americans for the equal and equitable society remains criti- LED TO THIS HISTORIC Equality Act” video series, a public educa- cal for our community’s progress. VICTORY tion and advertising campaign filmed by “I was living the American dream. award-winning directors and All of that was stripped from me in sec- . It featured prominent onds,” he told HRC. “I had a family to 300+ figures in entertainment, sports and be- think about at this point, like any person HRC volunteers took to Capitol yond speaking about the need for the leg- would who’s a provider for their family… Hill one day after the introduction islation. Sally Field and her openly gay son What do I do now?” of the Equality Act to participate Sam Greisman, Shea Diamond, Justina His story, and many others, un- in #HRCOnTheHill Lobby Day. Machado, , Karamo Brown, derscore the importance of passing From calling their representatives to scheduling in-district meetings, and Justin Mikita, the Equality Act in both chambers of sharing their stories and signing on Alex Billings, Gloria Calderon, Marcia Congress, and they’ve been inspiring as Community Co-Sponsors of the Gay Harden, Blossom Brown, Jamie Lee our nation’s leaders to take action. legislation, their efforts to ensure Curtis, and Ryan O’Connell “As a member of the LGBTQ basic rights for LGBTQ people in gave voice to the cause. community, I know how painful discrim- this country has not gone unnoticed by Congress. “The message that this legislation ination can be… People really need to really sends to young LGBTQ people is be engaged, tell your stories, transform Over the last several months, that your identity should never be some- hearts and minds by talking about the HRC helped organize more than: thing that you feel is going to hold you way you’ve experienced discrimination,” back,” Rippon said. said U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., 240+ Our work is not over. As the bill the first openly LGBTQ person elected heads to the U.S. Senate, HRC and our to the Senate. Businesses to support the Equality Act coalition partners will continue to build As we celebrate this victory and our political power to pass it. And HRC fight to pass the Equality Act in the

Photos: Kevin /AP Photos: Kevin Wolf will fight to turn out the more than 10 Senate and to elect a pro-equality 500 million LGBTQ voters and millions more president that will sign this legislation Medical, child welfare, religious and allies to elect a pro-equality president into law, HRC will continue to work social justice organizations in sup- in 2020 who will sign the legislation with members of Congress, coalition port of the Equality Act into law. partners and allies to advocate for the HRC will also continue to collect Equality Act. and amplify stories from people like To learn more about the Equality 165,000 Carter Brown, a transgender man who Act, visit hrc.org/EqualityAct. To Signatures that HRC collected experienced a hostile work environment send a letter to your senator urging and delivered to Congress from and was eventually fired because of his them to support the bill, visit hrc.im/ Americans nationwide who become . These stories change the SupportEqualityAct. Community Co-Sponsors of the legislation. In April, HRC held the Equality Act Month of Action. While Congress was in recess, HRC joined with partners in 14 key states to host dozens of in-district grass- roots events to build support for the legislation, including phone banks, lobbying training, door-to-door can- vasses and in-district meetings with members of Congress. 70 Faith groups and leaders who sup- port the bill 70% Of Americans support the biparti- san Equality Act, its highest-ever approval rating.

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(R)/TM (c)2019. All rights reserved. Zarda’s estate appealed, and in OUR RIGHTS AT STAKE: February 2018, the full Second Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that discrimi- nation based on is KEY CASES a form of discrimination based on sex and is prohibited under Title VII. The BEFORE SCOTUS court recognized that when a lesbian, gay or bisexual person is treated differ- ently because of discomfort or disap- fter as transgender Education Amendments of 1972, proval that they are attracted to people to her employer, Aimee Stephens the Affordable Care Act and the Fair of the same sex, that’s discrimination Awas fired from her job as director Housing Act. based on sex. Tragically, Zarda died in of a funeral home in Michigan. “The growing legal consensus is an accident in 2014 without witnessing The business owner would not that our nation’s civil rights laws do pro- his court victory, but his family contin- allow Stephens to live her truth at work, tect LGBTQ people against discrimina- ued the case for him. saying it would be “unacceptable.” In tion under sex non-discrimination laws,” At its core, these discriminatory March 2018, the Sixth Circuit Court of Warbelow said. cases hurt LGBTQ people and those Appeals ruled that firing Stephens for The Trump-Pence administration, who love them. In the third case the high being transgender violated Title VII, the however, has recently threatened to court is set to review, Bostock v. Clayton federal law prohibiting sex discrimina- undermine federal sex discrimination County, Gerald Lynn Bostock was fired tion in employment. protections through regulations attempt- from his job as a county child welfare “No one should be denied a job ing to erase protections for transgen- services coordinator when his employer or fired simply because of who they der people. They have also asked the learned that he is gay. Despite appealing, are or who they love, including LGBTQ Supreme Court to bar LGBTQ people in May 2018, the Eleventh Circuit Court people,” said HRC Legal Director Sarah from receiving federal employment of Appeals refused to reconsider a 1979 Warbelow. non-discrimination protections — criti- decision wrongly excluding sexual orien- Stephens’ case, R.G. & G.R. cal protections in areas of life including tation discrimination from coverage under Harris Funeral Homes v. EEOC and employment, housing, health care and Title VII’s ban on sex discrimination. Aimee Stephens, is one of three cases education. Now, the Supreme Court has a the U.S. Supreme Court is set to review The cases before SCOTUS in- chance to confirm the protections rec- that would impact federal non-discrim- volve employment discrimination against ognized by federal courts already. ination protections for LGBTQ people LGBTQ people. In Altitude Express Inc. “The Supreme Court has an oppor- nationwide. v. Zarda, skydiving instructor Donald tunity to clarify this area of law to ensure Several federal courts have already Zarda was fired from his job after telling protections for LGBTQ people in many ruled that anti-LGBTQ discrimination is a client he is gay. He sued on the basis important areas of life. The impact of this a form of sex discrimination that violates of sexual orientation discrimination, but decision will have very real consequenc- federal law. These courts have found a federal trial court rejected his discrim- es for millions of LGBTQ people across that discrimination against LGBTQ peo- ination claim, saying that the Civil Rights the country,” Warbelow said. ple violates laws including Title VII of the Act does not protect him from being While the Supreme Court prepares Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the fired for being a gay man. to hear these cases, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Equality Act — which would provide clear, com- prehensive protections for LGBTQ people across key areas of life, including employment, housing, credit, education, public spaces and services, federally funded programs and jury service. Now, the ball is in the U.S. Senate’s court. Regardless of the outcomes of these cases, LGBTQ people and others need Congress to pass the Equality Act to ensure and expand their federal protections under our nation’s civil rights laws. To learn more or to urge your sen- ator to vote for the Equality Act, visit hrc. org/EqualityAct.

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s a transgender activist, HRC Islander Youth Report, a groundbreak- household in Queens, I faced strict tra- Global Innovator Fumino ing resource detailing the experiences ditional values at home,” said Choi while ASugiyama’s right to exist is at risk of API LGBTQ youth in the U.S. accepting the HRC Visibility Award at every day in Japan. Sugiyama has been The report revealed that only 19% the HRC Columbus Gala this spring. raising awareness about LGBTQ equali- of LGBTQ API youth say they can “defi- “Queerness was not an option I knew ty since 2006, and he works to increase nitely” be themselves at home; 29% about growing up at all, and add to that visibility of LGBTQ people in Japan say they can “definitely” be themselves our rough neighborhood, where each through organizing and participating in in school; 84% of respondents rate morning when I left our home, I remem- Pride events. their average stress level a 5 or higher bered to wear my straight, hyper-mas- Although Sugiyama has been on a 10-point scale; 9% of respondents culine attitude like armor to just make it helping drive progress in Japan, much said they would be very comfortable through the day.” work remains. Sugiyama is not eligible discussing a question about their Choi’s experiences and those to be legally recognized as a parent, and LGBTQ identity with a counselor; and shared in HRC Foundation’s API youth marriage equality is not law. Through his more than half of transgender and gen- report underscore the need for visibility activism, he is aiming to change that. der-expansive API youth surveyed can for LGBTQ API youth. “We would like to gather all of our never use the restroom that aligns with “I remember the kids like me grow- energy and realize a society that enables gender identity at school. ing up in all kinds of neighborhoods, some LGBTQ people and all the citizens to live For Sugiyama, resources such as afraid, some lost and confused, some their lives freely,” Sugiyama said. the API youth survey — which aims to im- thrown out by their families because of From their coming-out experienc- prove the lives of API youth everywhere, who they are or who they love,” said Choi. es to navigating their communities and at home and abroad — are important “Some — too many — who have taken families alongside cultural expectations educational tools for global advocates. their own lives due to bullying either by and religious backgrounds, many Asian “We should keep in touch with peers or their families and relatives… I Pacific Islander individuals — including worldwide advocates since we have plen- see a world that shines our visibility on all Sugiyama — still face challenges to living ty of things to learn from the activities of them and gives them that hope.” their lives openly and authentically. API across the world,” Sugiyama said. “We No coming out experience is the communities are broad and diverse and, activists in Asia would like to overcome same and, for many API people navi- all too frequently, these individuals — barriers such as language differences gating their identities in the U.S. and particularly API youth — experience bar- and take action for further association.” abroad, coming out is a long process riers that prevent them from fully thriving. Actor Jake Choi says his ex- and often a difficult choice to make. To better understand and address perience as a young LGBTQ Asian Learn more about life at the intersec- these difficulties, the HRC Foundation American mirrors the challenges faced tions of API and LGBTQ identities partnered with researchers at the by many in the API community in coming at hrc.im/APIComingOut and read University of Connecticut to release out and being accepted. the full API Youth Report at hrc.im/ the 2019 LGBTQ Asian and Pacific “Growing up in a Korean immigrant APIYouthReport.

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hen Actor T. R. Knight was said this type of representation is im- we helped them shape a language that growing up, there weren’t portant to children with different family strikes the right chord with regard to Wmany shows that featured pos- structures and backgrounds. family diversity.” itive represenations of LGBTQ people. “It’s a very affirming story for kids Like Knight, many of the char- Today, in “The Bravest Knight,” who were adopted by parents of a dif- acters are voiced by people who Hulu’s animated children’s series about ferent race or ethnicity. The greater the are part of the HRC family and the a child who discovers their bravery, diversity of families and people we see broader LGBTQ community. They in- Knight is the voice of one of her two as we grow up, the more possibilities we clude former HRC Foundation youth loving dads. see for ourselves,” Kahn told Equality. ambassadorJazz Jennings, openly gay “I think being a part of something HRC Foundation’s Welcoming Latinx actor Wilson Cruz, Wanda Sykes, that shares a message of love and inclu- Schools program worked with the RuPaul and more. sion… I think anyone would’ve accepted show’s creators to develop the charac- For Knight, working on a series that opportunity,” Knight told Equality. ters and help them navigate a variety of such as this has been a dream of his. “The Bravest Knight,” based on topics about their family structure and The project is even more meaningful, he Daniel Errico’s children’s book of the the adoption theme. says, because he understands the im- same name, spotlights a two-dad family “The folks behind the creation of portance of normalizing representations and highlights the intersections of be- ‘The Bravest Knight’ are very committed of LGBTQ people on TV — especially ing same-sex parents of a multicultural to diversity and inclusion, and that’s why for LGBTQ youth who may be struggling family formed through adoption. Ellen they choose projects such as this show,” with a lack of acceptance within their Kahn, director of the HRC Foundation’s Kahn said. “They were very committed own families. Children, Youth and Families program, to telling this story in the right way, so continued on p. 31

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BRAVEST KNIGHT cont’d from p. 29 prevent bias-based bullying and support workplaces or even the overall community transgender and non-binary students. once they get older,” Kahn said. “THERE ARE A LOT OF Kahn encourages families to watch A show such as “The Bravest “The Bravest Knight” together and have Knight” is a way for the younger gen- STEPS FORWARD TO MAKE conversations about it, and to let teach- eration to see what might be possible, UP FOR ALL OF THE SINS ers and other educators know about it whether you’re a part of the LGBTQ IN THE PAST, AND IN EV- as well. community or not. “If kids are only exposed to a limited “It’s a very simple story, and yeah, it ERY PART OF THE COUN- slice of who we are, whether it's about our looks different from what we’re used to TRY, IT’S STILL ROUGH… [IT gender, race, ethnicity or cultural and reli- seeing,” Knight said. “I hope that people DEPENDS ON WHO RUNS gious backgrounds… If kids are not really are open to receive that.” exposed to broad diversity, they won’t To learn more about supporting EACH] HOUSEHOLD, AND necessarily be as equipped when they LGBTQ youth in their homes, schools and WHETHER THEY HAVE go out to the world to navigate schools, communities, visit welcomingschools.org. CLOSED HEARTS WHICH (clockwise) ARE FULL OF FEAR AND RuPaul, Wilson Cruz, NOT ACCEPTING, AND Jazz Jennings, Wanda Sykes, T.R. Knight THAT’S DEATH FOR A CHILD,” KNIGHT SAID. Ensuring that LGBTQ youth are included, supported and encouraged to thrive is why HRC Foundation’s Welcoming Schools program uses books and lesson plans and highlights other mediums — including programs like “The Bravest Knight” — to help schools embrace diverse families, create LGBTQ- and gender-inclusive schools,

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