LGBTQ+ Issues
LGBTQ is an acronym for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer. These terms are used to describe a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity. It's an umbrella term used to refer the community as a whole. This community celebrates pride, diversity, individuality, and sexuality. I chose this topic because I feel very close to it.
There have been 27 transgender or gender non-conforming deaths in 2021 so far.
The majority of these people killed were Black or Latinx transgender women. Sadly these incidents go unreported or misreported the count may be higher.
The Biden Administration signed an executive order on
Preventing and Combating Discrimination on the Basis of Gender Identity or Sexual Orientation.
President Biden also signed another EO that Advances Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government to rescind an anti-diversity EO from the Trump Administration.
There's so much unnecessary and unfavorable hate towards the LGBTQ+ community and in this world in general.
There's only so much a person like me can do to combat it but my suggestions are:
