Ilene Chaiken and cast members of The L Word: Generation Q appeared at the White House daily briefing on Tuesday to speak out on attack on the LGBTQI community
They were at the White House to mark Lesbian Visibility Week.lives on and speaks to a new generation,” Chaiken told reporters. “But we’re painfully aware that our struggles are far from over. We face new threats against our community, from online harassment to legislative acts of violence to actual physical violence. Astonishing, backward, mean-spirited attacks by groups and individuals who, in trying to deny our humanity, only diminish their own.
“Even though I grew up in one of the most diverse cities in the world [New York City], as a young queer woman of color I felt alone and sometimes invisible,” Jean-Pierre said. “For so many people in our community, The L Word impact cannot be understated. Being able to see diverse narratives that reflect our lives is incredibly important.
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