Atlanta Region LGBT Advisory Council

06/01/2023

Good morning everyone!

Today is officially the first day of Pride Month 2023. As we begin our month’s long celebration, both personally and professionally, I hope everyone remembers, and is thankful, for how far we have come but doesn’t forget how quickly our rights and freedoms can be stripped from us. We still have lots of battles to fight and win – battles that will most likely not end easily or anytime soon. We must not become complacent in a place of comfort, familiarity, and obedience. We are humans and deserve the same rights, respect, and protections as our peers regardless of how we may personally identify, love, and/or express ourselves. In the meantime, please ensure, however you choose to celebrate Pride this year, you do so safely and surrounded by those who mean the most to you and show you the most respect.

Cheers to raising our Pride flag!

10/20/2022

Pictures from Atlanta’s 2022 Pride Parade.

01/03/2022

02/16/2021

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12/11/2020

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The decision lets stand a lower court ruling that upheld an Oregon school's policy of letting transgender students use facilities that align with their gender identity.

12/07/2020

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Pelosi's simple response in support of Joe Biden's policy is being painted as a "plan" by the two to "force" schools to let trans students participate in school activities...

12/04/2020

The discriminatory "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" ban on gay and le***an service members is officially in the dustbin of history. For 17 years, the law prohibited qualified gay, le***an and…

10/10/2020

“My mother only earned a dollar every ten years throughout her career. It’s very unfortunate situation,” Hall said. “That’s why I fight for increased wages and policy changes. I fight for those who worry, those who lack, those who struggle so they will have some sense of hope.”

Thank you Starr D Journalist for sharing this story and for using your platform to spread Black Joy✊🏾

07/01/2020

Family and Friends 🌈 As we bring June and Pride 2020, the Atlanta Region LGBTAC offers our final installment in the “Coming Out” series – movie edition!

Since the advent of film, LGBTQ actors, artists, and characters have been lighting up silver screens and serving up serious inspiration for movie goers.
The attached list of movies (and even a few tv shows) once again showcases the diverse character of our membership. While we may not be able to run out to the local movie theater and video rental stores are a mostly nostalgic memory, most of these films can be enjoyed via online streaming services. So grab your nearest quarantine buddy, a snack of choice, and get ready for movie night!

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06/26/2020

June is 🌈 month!! The month of June was chosen for Pride Month to commemorate the Stonewall riots, which occurred at the end of June 1969. We recognize the impact of the LGBTQIA+ community.
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City of Birmingham Government is proud to have the state of Alabama's first LGBTQ+ liaison, Josh Coleman and LGBTQ+ Advisory Board.

For more information visit: https://www.birminghamal.gov/about/mayors-office/office-of-social-justice-and-racial-equity/lgbtq-affairs/










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06/25/2020

"It takes no compromise to give people their rights...it takes no money to respect the individual. It takes no political deal to give people freedom. It takes no survey to remove repression." — Harvey Milk