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…
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A Proclamation on Transgender Day of Visibility
Transgender Day of Visibility celebrates the joy, strength, and absolute courage of some of the bravest people I know — people who have too often had to put their jobs, relationships, and lives on the line just to be their true selves. Today, we show millions of transgender and nonbinary Americans that we…
FACT SHEET: White House Honors Transgender Day of Visibility
Today, in honor of Transgender Day of Visibility, the Biden-Harris Administration is uplifting transgender communities—and especially transgender kids and their families—by celebrating their resilience in the face of hateful anti-transgender laws being advanced across the country. Since President Biden’s first day in office, the Administration has taken historic steps to advance equality, dignity, and safety…
Statement from President Joe Biden on Transgender Day of Visibility
On Transgender Day of Visibility, we celebrate the strength, joy, and absolute courage of some of the bravest people I know. Transgender Americans deserve to be safe and supported in every community – but today, across our country, MAGA extremists are advancing hundreds of hateful and extreme state laws that target transgender kids and their families. No…
A Proclamation on Transgender Day Of Visibility, 2022
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION To everyone celebrating Transgender Day of Visibility, I want you to know that your President sees you. The First Lady, the Vice President, the Second Gentleman, and my entire Administration see you for who you are — made in the image of God and deserving…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre
12:38 P.M. EDT (A costumed Easter Bunny approaches the podium.) Q Awww! Q Happy Easter! (The Easter Bunny gestures to take questions from the press.) Q How has Easter been for you this year? Q Are you the President of the United States? (The Easter Bunny shakes its head.) Q Are you the Vice President…
FACT SHEET: The Biden-Harris Administration’s Efforts to End HIV/AIDS At Home and Abroad
On this 35th commemoration of World AIDS Day, we remember those we have lost to HIV/AIDS and commit to accelerating our efforts to fight the disease and support those with and experiencing risk for HIV. The Biden-Harris Administration remains committed to implementing the National HIV/AIDS Strategy (NHAS) and achieving the bipartisan goal of ending the HIV epidemic…
A Proclamation on Transgender Day Of Visibility, 2021
Today, we honor and celebrate the achievements and resiliency of transgender individuals and communities. Transgender Day of Visibility recognizes the generations of struggle, activism, and courage that have brought our country closer to full equality for transgender and gender non-binary people in the United States and around the world. Their trailblazing work has given countless…
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…
Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre En Route Jackson, MS
Aboard Air Force OneEn Route Jackson, Mississippi 10:08 A.M. EDT MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Hey, everybody. I have a couple things at the top and then I’ll hand it over to the Administrator, who’s standing to my right, as you all know. Good morning. Today, we’re headed to Rolling Fork, Mississippi, where the President and First Lady will meet…