Reach Out to the Phoenix VA LGBTQ+ Veteran Care Coordinator June was PRIDE Month, and VA takes pride in striving to improve the health and healthcare for LGBTQ+ Veterans. There are an estimated one million lesbian, gay, and bisexual Veterans in the United States. Research also shows that transgender identity is about five times more common among Veterans than … [Read more...] about Veterans in Arizona Celebrate Diversity
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Florida May Pass a Law Outlawing Curly Hair!
"Senior Class President Zander Moricz was tapped with giving a commencement speech at Pine View School in Osprey, Fla., but was given a restriction not normally attached to such an event. An openly gay activist who is the youngest plaintiff in a lawsuit against a new state law that restricts what teachers can say in classes about gender and sexual orientation, the teenager said … [Read more...] about Florida May Pass a Law Outlawing Curly Hair!
Disney Fails Gay Youth
"Walt Disney's CEO has apologized for his "painful silence" on a Florida sex education bill critics warn will isolate LGBT youth. "You needed me to be a stronger ally in the fight for equal rights and I let you down. I am sorry," Bob Chapek told employees. His comments come amid internal complaints that "gay affection" is routinely cut from some Disney films." "Disney’s … [Read more...] about Disney Fails Gay Youth
Republicans Sponsor Hate Bill
Former school teacher Chasten Buttigieg is slamming Florida legislation dubbed the “Don’t Say Gay” bill, which would ban discussion of LGBTQ issues in public schools under the guise of “parental rights,” saying it will “kill kids.” A Republican-led committee in the Florida state house has advanced a bill that would ban all discussion of sexuality and gender identity in … [Read more...] about Republicans Sponsor Hate Bill
One Community: 2021 Year in Review
As ONE Community prepares for the future, they invite you to join them in celebrating and reflecting on how far they have come and how far they have to go - as they look back on our year in review. References One Community - In February 2013, ONE Community launched the UNITY Pledge a concerted effort by Arizona businesses, organizations, faith leaders, and individuals … [Read more...] about One Community: 2021 Year in Review