News Briefs for 09.18.20
News from across the globe for 09.18.20.
LGBTQ Diversity in the Workplace and Marketplace: Strategy and Execution – half day virtual training
This workshop outlines the compelling rationale for all organizations to fully embrace LGBTQ inclusion and to build the business case. It explores the many policies and programs to implement, including a deep dive into the transgender and gender nonbinary areas.
Convention Watch
Record Number of LGBTQ Delegates Represent North Carolina
North Carolina had a record-number of 18 LGBTQ delegates representing the state at this year’s Democratic National Convention.
Biden Picks Harris for Historic VP Spot
Election 2020
After months of secrecy and strategic leaks from his campaign, Former Vice President and Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden revealed his running mate on Aug. 11: California Sen. Kamala Harris.
Black August: an Observance & a Celebration
Political Voices
As we head into the thick heat of summer, Equality North Carolina is inviting our communities all across the state to join us in observation of Black August — a month-long period of remembrance about the history of anti-Black, violent, systematic oppression in this country and the giants and revolutionaries who laid the foundation for the work of our movements today.
Our People: Quin Williams
Artist, Healer, Activist
Charlotte native Quen Williams, better known by her persona and preferred name Minx, is a Queen City queer-artist who uses poetry and spoken word to express her pro-feministic views.
Zillow Now Displays LGBTQ Non-Discrimination Laws on All Homes
Beyond the Carolinas
Zillow recently unveiled its LGBT Local Legal Protections, a data-powered resource to help people see whether for-sale and rental listings are in communities where state and local regulations explicitly protect individuals who identify as LGBTQ (i) individuals from discrimination.
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