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Welcome to OutPower , a monthly update on the impact of LGBTQ leaders from the U.S. and around the world. You'll also get an update on all of Victory Institute's programs, conferences, trainings and more. We like to keep busy.
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PARTY IN THE U.S.A: BHM EDITION
Happy Black History Month! Constituency Engagement Director Reggie Greer asked some of our elected officials what being Black and LGBTQ means to them. Read their responses here [[link removed]] .
And we’d be remiss if we didn’t acknowledge the shoulders of past leaders on which we stand, including those who lived in the closet [[link removed]] and those who lived with open pride [[link removed]] .
We’ve yet to see a more exact headline: Nevada state Senator Pat Spearman is a champion for equality [[link removed]] .
Colorado state Representative Leslie Herod [[link removed]] ’s bill to ban hairstyle discrimination has passed the Colorado House!
George state Representative Park Cannon is taking a strong stance against renewing Georgia’s agreement with ICE [[link removed]] .
State Representative Renitta Shannon is pushing for the Georgia House Majority Whip to resign [[link removed]] .
State Representative Shevrin Jones is leading the charge to reduce solitary confinement in the state's prison population [[link removed]] .
After a horrific quadruple shooting in his childhood neighborhood, Pennsylvania state Representative Malcolm Kenyatta met with the families and called for increased gun safety legislation [[link removed]] .
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced $6 million in private sector investments [[link removed]] for Chicago’s West Side. Mayor Lightfoot is also tackling poverty in the city, gathering public advocates, stakeholders and experts to address the issue [[link removed]] .
Right now, there are only 57 Black openly LGBTQ elected officials holding public office in the United States [[link removed]] . While we have amazing state legislators, mayors and city council members, America has never elected a Black openly LGBTQ Governor, Congressperson or U.S. Senator. It’s beyond time to change that [[link removed]] .
Get excited, everyone! Registration for the 2020 International LGBTQ Leaders Conference, December 2 – 5, is OFFICIALLY open! Save $140 by registering before May 31st. Grab your ticket today! [[link removed]]
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VICTORY AROUND THE WORLD
Peru’s LGBTQ community saw momentum in February with the victory of Congressman Alberto de Belaunde and the Congressional candidacy of Victory Institute trainee Gahela Cari. [[link removed]]
Like a rising tide, one openly LGBTQ elected official lifts all others. Case in point, Deysi Johana Olarte Navarro and Blanca Durán where just appointed by Botogá’s openly LGBTQ mayor, Claudia López [[link removed]] .
Diversidad Dominicana and LGBTQ Victory Institute are hosting the LGBTI Political Leadership School in the Dominican Republic in 2020! The trainings are held in Santo Domingo and will consist of three sessions of three or four days from March to July 2020. Register here to learn more! [[link removed]]
DON'T GET MAD, GET ELECTED
Know someone thinking about running for office or thinking about running yourself? Join us in Austin for our next LGBTQ Leadership Summit! This free event will be held Saturday, March 14th in Austin, TX. Learn more here! [[link removed]]
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LGBTQ people face barriers to serving in public office. For LGBTQ people of color and transgender people, the bar is even higher. The Victory Empowerment Fellowship aims to inspire and train a new generation of diverse LGBTQ people and encourage them to seek public leadership roles. These leaders go on to change the face of politics. Apply today! [[link removed]]
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The Victory Congressional Intern (VCI) program is recruiting for our summer class! Application due March 9th! [[link removed]]
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IN MEMORIAM
We are sad to report the tragic passing of Wilton Manors Mayor Justin Flippen. Our thoughts remain with his family, friends and colleagues during this difficult time. [[link removed]]
LGBTQ Victory Institute is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Contributions or gifts to LGBTQ Victory Institute are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law.
Victory Institute is only national organization dedicated to elevating openly LGBTQ leaders who can further equality at all levels of government. Through our training and professional development programs, each year Victory Institute assists hundreds of individuals who go on to influential careers in politics, government, business and advocacy. Many of our trainees join the more than 1,000 openly LGBTQ elected and appointed officials now serving around the world.
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