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Tech Inclusion for the Youths

Kevin Mitchell is being honored as a Champion of Change for his work to expand opportunities for young learners from communities historically underserved or underrepresented in tech fields.
August 12, 2013 at 12:52 PM ET by Kevin Mitchell

Obama Administration Statements on the Supreme Court’s DOMA Ruling

Administration officials react to the U.S. Supreme Court's decision on same sex marriage.
June 27, 2013 at 5:00 PM ET by Gautam Raghavan

Today Was a Victory for Equality

Today was a truly historic day in our nation’s history, as the Supreme Court struck down the Defense of Marriage Act.
June 26, 2013 at 5:04 PM ET by Valerie Jarrett, Valerie B. Jarrett

Improving Health for LGBT Americans

On this historic day, it’s important to recall that, for too long, the health concerns of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals were pushed to the side. LGBT Americans faced limited access to health care and insurance. And we have been less likely to get the preventive care we need to stay healthy.
June 26, 2013 at 3:08 PM ET by Jason Young

Supreme Court Strikes Down the Defense of Marriage Act

President Obama applauds the Supreme Court's decision to strike down the Defense of Marriage Act.
June 26, 2013 at 2:30 PM ET by Megan Slack

Pride at the White House

Americans from across the country, all of whom are members or allies of the LGBT community who wrote letters to the President to express their thanks and to share their hopes, ambitions, and concerns for the future, are invited to attend the White House LGBT Pride Month Reception.
June 12, 2013 at 11:05 AM ET by Gautam Raghavan

Honoring Harvey Milk Champions of Change

Honoring Harvey Milk Champions of Change
May 28, 2013 at 5:46 PM ET by Gautam Raghavan

Proving them Wrong

Champion Chris Seelbach, a member of the Cincinnati City Council, discusses his work on issues of race and sexual orientation.
May 28, 2013 at 4:38 PM ET by Chris Seelbach

A Public Service Career with Purpose

Michael A. Gin, Mayor of Redondo Beach, CA, discusses his lifelong committment to public service and the advancement of LGBT equality.
May 28, 2013 at 3:16 PM ET by Michael A. Gin

Equal Rights in Colorado

Champion Pat Steadman has been working for equal rights in Colrado for over two decades, and he discusses his experience and work to advance LGBT rights.
May 28, 2013 at 2:31 PM ET by Stub, Pat Steadman

Making Change with Integrity

Champion John Laird has been working in his city, county, and state for over forty years with the goal of making change by working together with others to improve his community.
May 28, 2013 at 2:25 PM ET by John Laird

Working for a Better Minnesota

Champion Karen Clark discusses her experience of 32 years in the Minnesota House of Reps., working on behalf of the economically and socially disadvantaged.
May 28, 2013 at 1:47 PM ET by Karen Clark

Fierce, fearless, and out

May 28, 2013 at 12:05 PM ET by Simone Bell

Peace Corps Announces New Service Opportunity for Same-Sex Couples

May 21, 2013 at 5:10 PM ET by Gautam Raghavan

Fair Housing Means EVERYONE

Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan speaks to the National Association of Gay and Lesbian Real Estate Professionals (NAGLREP) about LGBT inclusion in housing policy and Administration accomplishments.
May 20, 2013 at 5:39 PM ET by Ryan Hughley

Ambassador Susan Rice Marks International Day Against Homophobia

May 17, 2013 at 11:54 AM ET by Gautam Raghavan

Observing National Day of Silence

GLSEN hosts its national day of silence to bring attention to anti-LGBT bullying.
April 22, 2013 at 7:30 PM ET by Arne Duncan

On the Road in Boyle Heights, CA: Working Toward a Healthy LGBTQ Community

Gautam Raghavan visits Boyle Heights, CA for a LGBTQ forum hosted by the Latino Equality Alliance.
April 16, 2013 at 5:26 PM ET by Gautam Raghavan

Announcing Harvey Milk Champions of Change

April 8, 2013 at 7:37 PM ET by Gautam Raghavan

LGBT Families at the 2013 White House Easter Egg Roll

LGBT Famlies have fun at the 2013 Easter Egg Roll.
April 3, 2013 at 4:27 PM ET by Gautam Raghavan

Ensuring Safe Schools for LGBT Youth

Providing educators with the tools and resources to prevent and respond to bullying of LGBT youth and empowering them to make the changes in their schools can help ensure all kids are safe and thriving.
February 22, 2013 at 10:48 AM ET by Michael Yudin

Addressing HIV in the Black Community

On Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, Valerie Jarrett discusses challenges on addressing HIV/AIDS, as well as a new HIV/AIDS Strategy working to lower transmissions rates.
February 8, 2013 at 3:45 PM ET by Valerie Jarrett

LGBT Advocates Welcome President Obama’s Proposal for Comprehensive Immigration Reform

President Obama's proposal for Immigration Refrom is well recieved by the LGBT community as they offer support for comprehensive reform.
January 31, 2013 at 11:53 AM ET by Gautam Raghavan

2012 Highlights

As we kick off 2013, we want to take a few moments to reflect upon the last year of progress towards dignity, justice, and equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people.
January 3, 2013 at 6:51 PM ET by Gautam Raghavan

We Want to Hear from You

The White House Working Group on Intersection of HIV/AIDS, Violence Against Women and Gender-related Health Disparities is asking for public input to help inform their ongoing work
December 19, 2012 at 3:49 PM ET by Dr. Grant Colfax and Lynn Rosenthal

US Leadership to Advance Equality for LGBT People Abroad

In honor of Human Rights Week, Samantha Power explains how advancing the human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people around the world is central to, not separate from, our comprehensive human rights agenda.
December 13, 2012 at 4:00 PM ET by Samantha Power

Safety and Justice for All Americans

Roy L. Austin Jr., the Deputy Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Division, attends the Ninth Anniversary of the National Center for Transgender Equality in Washington, D.C., and delivers remarks about the Obama Administration’s commitment to safety and justice for all Americans, including transgender Americans.
December 11, 2012 at 6:45 PM ET by Roy L. Austin Jr.

Transgender Day of Remembrance

Earlier today, a group of transgender community advocates met with White House staff to mark Transgender Day of Remembrance and discuss ways in which we can work together to ensure dignity, equality, and justice for all people.
November 20, 2012 at 3:52 PM ET by Gautam Raghavan

Going Purple for Spirit Day

We're marking Spirit Day 2012 at the White House.
October 19, 2012 at 10:35 AM ET by Matt Compton

Helping Understand and Treat HIV Through Community-Based Leadership

The lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community have helped bring about much of the tremendous progress in understanding and treating HIV, ranging from increasing HIV awareness, to fighting HIV-related discrimination, to volunteering for cutting-edge research. This legacy of community-based leadership is one to note on this 5th Annual National Gay Men’s HIV/Awareness Day.
September 27, 2012 at 3:10 PM ET by Dr. Grant Colfax