In June 1969, a courageous group of Americans rose up to protest the violence and marginalization they faced in what became known as the Stonewall Uprising. Police had raided the Stonewall Inn — a gay bar located in New York City — and for the next six days they clashed with LGBTQI+ protestors,…
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Neera Tanden Remarks to Press on Pride Month Actions
As Prepared For Delivery: Good evening, everyone. Happy Pride! In my new role as Domestic Policy Advisor, I am proud to help lead our Administration’s ongoing and historic efforts to advance equality, dignity, and safety for this community. As you know, President Biden has already developed a historic record of supporting the LGBTQI+ community—from signing…
Statement from President Joe Biden on International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia
Everyone is entitled to be treated with dignity and equality—no matter whom they love, or how they identify. On the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia, we reaffirm our commitment to this ongoing work and stand with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex (LGBTQI+) people around the world. More than 30 years ago…
Remarks by President Biden at a Campaign Reception | New York, NY
Manhattan CenterNew York, New York 9:06 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, thank you, thank you. (Applause.) Whoa! Thank you. (Applause.) What a crowd. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Thank you. Folks — (applause) — I think I should leave now. (Laughter.) Please have a seat. Thank you. Thank you for that introduction, Elton. …
Remarks by President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden at the 2023 Human Rights Campaign National Dinner
Washington Convention CenterWashington, D.C. (October 14, 2023) 6:36 P.M. EDT THE FIRST LADY: Hello! Hi, everybody. Hi. (Applause.) Thank you. Thank you. Please. (Laughs.) (Applause.) Thank you. Thank you. Thank you so much. Please. (Laughs.) Please. Thank you. (Applause.) Thanks. Thank you. Thank you. AUDIENCE: Four more years! Four more years! Four more years!THE FIRST…
Statement by President Joe Biden on Transgender Day of Remembrance
There is no place for violence, hatred, and bigotry in America. Yet, tragically, as last night’s attack in Colorado Springs reminds us, too many LGBTQI+ people in the United States—and around the world—continue to face unconscionable attacks. This is especially true for transgender Americans. On Transgender Day of Remembrance, we honor the 32 transgender Americans…
Statement from President Joe Biden Marking International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia
On the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, my Administration stands in support and solidarity with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex (LGBTQI+) people around the world as they seek to live full lives, free from violence and discrimination. This is a matter of human rights, plain and simple. The United States applauds those…
A Proclamation on the 70th Anniversary of the Lavender Scare
Our Nation has made tremendous progress in advancing the cause of equality for LGBTQI+ Americans. To keep building on that progress, we must reflect honestly on the darkest chapters of our story and on how far we have come. Seventy years ago, as the Cold War set in, President Eisenhower signed an Executive Order banning…
Remarks by President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden at Pride Celebration
South Lawn 1:20 P.M. EDT THE FIRST LADY: Welcome to the White House. And happy Pride. (Applause.) The Pride Celebration is always one of the most exciting events at the White House. But this year, we wanted to do something a little different than before — not just a reception that recognizes the leaders and…
FACT SHEET:Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Actions to Protect LGBTQI+ Communities
Today, in celebration of Pride Month, the Biden-Harris Administration is announcing new actions to protect LGBTQI+ communities from attacks on their rights and safety. Over a dozen states have enacted anti-LGBTQI+ laws that violate our most basic values and freedoms as Americans, and are cruel and callous to our kids, our neighbors, and those in…
