New York, New York THE VICE PRESIDENT: Hi, everyone. Good evening. (Applause.) Good evening, good evening, good evening. Happy Pride! (Applause.) I have things to say. (Laughs.) Rosario, thank you for that and for all you do. I see Rosario at different places around our country and, actually, our world. You are such an incredible…
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Background Press Call Previewing an Executive Order Advancing LGBTQI+ Equality During Pride Month
Via Teleconference 9:38 A.M. EDT MR MUNOZ: Hey, everybody. Thank you for joining today’s call to preview the President’s Pride event today and the new executive order that he will be signing. Ahead of this call, you should have received an embargoed factsheet — until 12:00 p.m. This call will be attributable to “senior administration…
A Proclamation on Transgender Day of Visibility, 2024
On Transgender Day of Visibility, we honor the extraordinary courage and contributions of transgender Americans and reaffirm our Nation’s commitment to forming a more perfect Union — where all people are created equal and treated equally throughout their lives. I am proud that my Administration has stood for justice from the start, working to…
Readout of White House Roundtable on Black Women’s Economic Security
Today, Jennifer Klein, Assistant to the President and Director of the Gender Policy Council, Neera Tanden, Assistant to the President and Domestic Policy Advisor, and Mitch Landrieu, Senior Advisor to the President and Infrastructure Implementation Coordinator, met with leaders and advocates on efforts to advance Black women’s economic security, especially equal pay. Among full-time, year-round…
Advancing Equity and Racial Justice Through the Federal Government
“It is therefore the policy of my Administration that the Federal Government should pursue a comprehensive approach to advancing equity for all, including people of color and others who have been historically underserved, marginalized, and adversely affected by persistent poverty and inequality. Affirmatively advancing equity, civil rights, racial justice, and equal opportunity is the responsibility…
FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Advances Equality and Visibility for Transgender Americans
Today, the Biden-Harris Administration recognizes Transgender Day of Visibility, an annual celebration of the resilience, achievements, and joy of transgender people in the United States and around the world. Every American deserves the freedom to be themselves. But far too many transgender Americans still face systemic barriers, discrimination, and acts of violence. Today, the Administration…
Remarks by Vice President Harris at Swearing-In Ceremony of Commissioners for the White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity for Hispanics
Indian Treaty RoomEisenhower Executive Office Building 11:41 A.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Miguel Cardona, our Secretary of Education! (Applause.) Please have a seat. Good afternoon. Or good — I think it’s almost good afternoon. Good morning, everyone. I was listening to your comments back there in the room. And, first of all, we are so fortunate in our…
A Proclamation on Women’s History Month, 2024
During Women’s History Month, we celebrate the courageous women who have helped our Nation build a fairer, more just society. Throughout history, the vision and achievements of powerful women have strengthened our Nation and opened the doors of opportunity wider for all of us. Though their stories too often go untold,…
Statement from President Joe Biden on the 80th Anniversary of the Repeal of the Chinese Exclusion Act
Our nation was founded on the fundamental idea that we are created equal and deserve to be treated equally. But for 61 years, the Chinese Exclusion Act failed to live up to that promise. It weaponized our immigration system to discriminate against an entire ethnic group and was followed by further discrimination against many in…
A Proclamation on International Day of the Girl, 2023
On International Day of the Girl, we recognize that when every girl around the world has the opportunity to realize her potential, the possibilities for our future are limitless. Girls are dreamers and doers leading our world forward — growing up to become changemakers, innovators, entrepreneurs, service members, activists, public servants,…
