The event was initially scheduled for Thursday but was postponed because of poor air quality from hazardous air flowing in from Canadian wildfires.
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden welcomed hundreds to the White House on Saturday for a delayed aimed at showing LGBTQ+ people that his administration has their back at a time when advocates are warning of a spike in discriminatory legislation, particularly aimed at the transgender community, sweeping through statehouses.
The event, which the administration described as the largest Pride event hosted at the White House, was initially scheduled for Thursday, but was postponed because of poor air quality from hazardous air flowing in from Canadian wildfires. But the haze that blanketed a huge swath of the East Coast this past week had lifted over the nation’s capital, allowing the president and first lady Jill Biden to hold their South Lawn party.
“So today, I want to send a message to the entire community — especially to transgender children: You are loved. You are heard. You belong,” Biden said. Pride Month is being celebrated this year as state lawmakers have introduced at least 525 bills and enacted 78 bills that whittle away at LGBTQ+ rights, according to the Human Rights Campaign, a group that advocates for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer rights.
That tally includes a recent flurry of bills that affect transgender people, including legislation recently passed by Republican governors vying for the 2024 presidential nomination.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Biden marks LGBTQ+ Pride Month with celebration on White House South LawnPresident Joe Biden has welcomed hundreds to the White House for a delayed Pride Month celebration
Read more »
Biden marks LGBTQ+ Pride Month with celebration on White House South LawnPresident Joe Biden has welcomed hundreds to the White House for a delayed Pride Month celebration. The event is aimed at showing LGBTQ+ people that his administration has their back at a time when advocates are warning of a spike in discriminatory legislation, particularly aimed at the transgender community, sweeping through statehouses. The gathering was initially scheduled for Thursday, but was postponed because of poor air quality from hazardous air flowing in from Canadian wildfires. But the haze that blanketed a huge swath of the East Coast this past week lifted over the nation’s capital, allowing the president and first lady Jill Biden to hold their South Lawn party.
Read more »
Biden unveils LGBTQ proposals, but postpones White House Pride Month event due to poor air qualityPresident Joe Biden unveiled new initiatives Thursday to protect LGBTQ communities but hastily postponed a big Pride Month celebration on the White House lawn with thousands of guests from around the country because of poor air quality from the Canadian wildfires.
Read more »
Austin Pride 2023: Events to celebrate the LGBTQ community this monthWith the Austin metro area serving as home to the third largest percentage of LGBTQ+ residents in the country, there is no shortage of ways to celebrate Pride this June.
Read more »
Hill Country Pride: Here's where to celebrate Pride Month from Boerne to New BraunfelsThe number of Pride Month events has grown in the area over the past few years.
Read more »
The 28 Best LGBTQ+ TV Shows to Stream Right NowCelebrate Pride Month by bingeing ‘Drag Race,’ ‘The Other Two,’ ‘Heartstopper,’ and more LGBTQ+ gems.
Read more »