Equally Speaking
The following is a transcript of HRC’s morning news webcast "Equally Speaking." To view the current videos visit the main Equally Speaking page.
Good morning, and thanks for tuning in to Equally Speaking, your morning dose of GLBT news from the Human Rights Campaign for Wednesday, May 7th. I’m Tommy Lodge.
And I’m Betsy Pursell. First up, news from California.
In Sacramento, students rallied at the capitol for stricter anti-bullying policies in California’s schools. State lawmakers are considering a bill that has come to be known as Larry’s Law, in memory of slain hate crime victim Lawrence King. Larry’s Law would require teachers to report to the principal any observed act of harassment against a student.
Richard Lalli will become Yale University’s first gay master when he and his partner move into one of the university’s residential colleges in January. Masters oversee every aspect of their respective residential college. Lalli’s appointment is a major milestone for Yale, which once expelled students for being gay.
The Chicago Tribune reports that the Women’s National Basketball Association has begun to give rookie players tutorials in how to wear clothes and makeup. Some regard the tutorial as a practical marketing approach. However, critics worry that placing such an emphasis on looks devalues players’ athletic accomplishments.
Lucas County, Ohio commissioners are considering an anti-discrimination resolution that includes sexual orientation and gender identity. All three commissioners have said they support the resolution. If passed, Lucas would be one of only a few counties in Ohio to protect GLBT employees from discrimination.
In Tennessee, a small but vocal group of parents and community members spoke out against a local principal’s actions at a Memphis School Board meeting. Principal Beasley is accused of outing two male students as gay. The school district maintains that Beasley did not break any policies or laws.
A gay couple from Massachusetts has received an apology from Grand Cayman’s Director of Tourism. The two men were detained by police after kissing on the dance floor of a popular club. Local law enforcement has yet to respond to the couple’s demand that they apologize as well.
That’s the news from us today. Thanks for tuning in to Equally Speaking.
Have a great day, and we’ll see you back here again tomorrow morning.