#AM_Equality: September 17, 2020

HRC announces “Artists for Equality” auction to help elect pro-equality candidates; High stakes for LGBTQ families this Nov. election

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HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN ANNOUNCES “ARTISTS FOR EQUALITY” AUCTION TO HELP ELECT PRO-EQUALITY CANDIDATES: The event will be co-hosted by HRC President Alphonso David (@AlphonsoDavid), Sanford Biggers (@sanfordbiggers), Jodie Patterson (@jodie_GeorgiaNY), Amy Sherald and Lorna Simpson.

Every dollar raised at this event will directly support HRC Equality Votes SuperPAC, HRC’s fundraising effort to mobilize voters and elect pro-equality candidates this November.
Said David: “This incredible group of legendary talent and emerging artists are advancing social justice through the power of art — and bringing us closer to our vision for a world in which LGBTQ people are equal in every sense.”
The auction will be from September 16-30, and can be viewed at hrc.im/artsy.

.@HRC SuperPAC launched #ArtistsForEquality, an online art auction fundraiser held September 16-30. Every dollar raised will directly support our fundraising effort to mobilize voters & elect pro-equality candidates up & down the ballot this election.https://t.co/6kROTPWzKp
— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) September 17, 2020

HRC REPORTS EXAMINE POLICIES OF HOSPITALS AND HEALTH CARE FACILITIES, LOOK AT IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON LGBTQ PEOPLE: More from the Washington Blade.

THURSDAY FEATURE -- HRC YOUTH AMBASSADOR GIA PARR SHARES HOW EDUCATORS CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THEIR LGBTQ STUDENTS’ LIVES: “It’s important for teachers to know that there are so many resources and organizations out there to help them when they’re getting started -- they’re not alone,” said Parr. More from HRC.

HRC Youth Ambassador Gia Parr came out as transgender right before 8th grade.@NEAtoday member Kelly McMahon teaches kindergarten.

Read their conversation about ensuring all classrooms are safe for LGBTQ students. https://t.co/Ts0e3k1SHm
— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) September 16, 2020

JENNIFER FINNEY BOYLAN (@JennyBoylan) PENS POWERFUL OP-ED ON WHAT’S AT STAKE IN THE UPCOMING ELECTION: “The struggle for families like mine is far from over,” writes Boylan. “But if we sit out this fight, it most definitely can still be lost.” More in The New York Times.

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