During this time of pandemic, historic unemployment, healthcare limitations, and civil unrest to end systemic racism and white supremacy, we are keenly aware that federal law does not fully protect our LGBTQ+ loved ones, including transgender people of color, and especially Black trans people. When the U.S. rebounds from the COVID-19 pandemic, the lack of these protections for LGBTQ+ people will become abundantly clear. Without protection, banks and landlords will not have to extend payment leniency for credit or housing as they would for other protected groups, and LGBTQ+ people will still be excluded from access to public services, public education, public spaces, and jury duty. As we work to effect lasting, systemic change to end racial injustice and support Black lives, we recognize that among those systemic solutions is passage of the Equality Act to ensure people who need housing, education, credit, and health care get it. Please support PFLAG today and help us continue the fight for full equality, including passage of the Equality Act! Thank you so much for your support! | |
