President Obama and the LGBT Community

Latest Blog Posts

  • July 26, 2012 at 11:40 AM EDT

    Dr. Jill Biden Views the AIDS Memorial Quilt

    The AIDS Memorial Quilt is an enduring symbol of the lives that have been lost to this epidemic. First started in 1987, the quilt now contains the names of more than 94,000 of individuals who have died of AIDS on more than 47,000 panels.

  • July 26, 2012 at 11:24 AM EDT

    How Far We've Come on AIDS

    White House officials sit down to discuss the impact that HIV/AIDS has had in their own lives and how far we’ve come in the fight against the terrible disease.

  • July 19, 2012 at 11:55 AM EDT

    You Are Not Alone

    In 2007 Heather Carter was asked by the Youth Suicide Prevention Program (YSPP) to start an LGBT component for the organization. She created OUTLoud in an attempt to reduce the rate of suicide among LGBT youth in Washington State.

  • July 19, 2012 at 11:45 AM EDT

    The Ambition to Inspire All

    The Redwood String Ensemble's mission is to demonstrate that music has the unique power to surpass the limits as race, creed, gender, and sexuality.

  • July 19, 2012 at 11:36 AM EDT

    Community, Patriotism and Responsibility

    George Stewart has seen different forms of discrimination throughout his life, which has led him to advocate on behalf of the LGBT community through SAGE.

More Blog Posts

ENGAGING THE COMMUNITY

President Obama is committed to working with all Americans to create the brightest future for our country through innovation, education and building new technologies and more connected communities.

Since taking office, the President has demonstrated that his vision for a brighter future includes greater equality for LGBT Americans. The President and his Administration are dedicated to eliminating barriers to equality, fighting discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, and engaging LGBT communities across the country.

This site is a tool for you to learn about how President Obama and his team are working to win the future for LGBT Americans.

Fact Sheets

Obama Administration Record for the LGBT Community

Additional Resources

Stop Bullying
AIDS.gov
Don't Ask Don't Tell

Related Videos