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Defense Department Hosts First Ever LGBT Pride Month Event
Posted by on June 28, 2012 at 12:35 PM EDTFollowing the full implementation of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" repeal, the U.S. Department of Defense honored LGBT servicemembers and civilians at its first ever Pride Month event.
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One Home at a Time: HUD Works with Illinois to Gain Equal Access for LGBT Americans
Posted by on June 28, 2012 at 11:27 AM EDTOn a daily basis, Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity and the Illinois Department of Human Rights work to eliminate housing discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
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A New Generation at America’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Posted by on June 26, 2012 at 5:55 PM EDTRev. George Walker, a member of President Obama’s Advisory Board for Historically Black Colleges and Universities, discusses the progress that has been made in making colleges and universities more inclusive.
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Remembering Vincent Chin
Posted by on June 22, 2012 at 3:18 PM EDTThe story of Vincent Chin serves as an important moment in the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community and civil rights history. Hate crimes remain all too prevalent in communities across the country, and prosecuting hate crimes is a top priority for the Attorney General and the Civil Rights Division.
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President Obama Hosts LGBT Pride Reception at the White House
Posted by on June 15, 2012 at 6:59 PM EDTThe President paid tribute to the generations of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Americans who devoted their lives to ensuring equality for all
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White House Hosts First-Ever Briefing for Korean American Leaders
Posted by on June 14, 2012 at 6:10 PM EDTParticipants in the briefing share their ideas for ways in which the federal government can better serve the Korean American community and discuss how far Korean Americans have come in government and all sectors of society.
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Seventh Annual World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Posted by on June 13, 2012 at 3:00 PM EDTThe White House is hosting a day-long symposium to highlight the problem of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation tomorrow.
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How the Department of Transportation is Helping AAPI Communities
Posted by on June 13, 2012 at 9:00 AM EDTThe Department of Transportation is taking specific steps that will ensure that AAPI communities can benefit from and have full access to transportation systems, programs and projects.
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The Power of Out
Posted by on June 11, 2012 at 4:07 PM EDTAt the Department of Justice's annual LGBT Pride Month Program, Attorney General Holder speaks about DOJ's efforts to defend the civil rights of LGBT Americans and increase support for LGBT individuals working for the department.
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Kicking Off LGBT Pride Month
Posted by on June 1, 2012 at 8:00 PM EDTJune is Pride Month for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) community. This is an opportunity to reflect on the progress we’ve made, and recommit ourselves to the work ahead.
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