News Briefs for 08.07.20
Beyond the Carolinas
News briefs from across the globe for 08.07.20.
A Symbol of Pride
New Flag Draws Mixed Response, but there’s a Bigger History We Should Remember
A redesign of the “Pride flag” has gone viral recently as protests for racial equity continue across the country, sparked by George Floyd’s violent death.
Union Filed Amicus Brief in the Case with SEIU, Jobs with Justice
Beyond the Carolinas
The Teamsters Union, SEIU and Jobs with Justice filed an amicus brief in support of the plaintiff’s case that told the stories of women who work in non-traditional fields who have been labeled as transgender, bisexual or lesbian, even if they are not, as a form of harassment or discrimination.
LGBTQ Individuals More Likely Than Others to Face Housing Instability
Beyond the Carolinas
A report by the Williams Institute at the University of California, Los Angeles School of Law examines challenges facing LGBTQ individuals in accessing affordable and secure housing.
Study Find More Severity in LGBTQ Individuals Eating Disorders
Beyond the Carolinas
A new study published in the International Journal of Eating Disorders finds that eating disorder patients who identify as LGBTQ have more severe eating disorder symptoms, higher rates of trauma history and longer delays between diagnosis and treatment than heterosexual, cisgender patients.
Non-Profits Seek Support
Local LGBTQ Organizations Struggle to Make Budgets during COVID-19
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer non-profits throughout Charlotte are constantly fundraising, but with COVID-19 these vital organizations are struggling to meet their budgets with canceled events, a plethora of grant opportunities and reduced individual support.
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