Gwen Moore Celebrates LGBT Pride Month
Washington, DC,
June 4, 2012
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LGBT
This month, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-4) released this statement in recognition of Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender (LGBT) Pride Month.
Contact: Nicole Y. Williams or Staci Cox (202) 225- 4572 Gwen Moore Celebrates LGBT Pride Month Washington, D.C. – This month, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-4) released this statement in recognition of Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender (LGBT) Pride Month: “Every June we celebrate LGBT Pride Month to commemorate the success we have had in securing equal rights for LGBT Americans while recognizing that there is much more work to be done. “The Stonewall riots, an event largely regarded as the birth of the modern LGBT movement for civil rights in the United States, occurred 43 years ago. Since that time, laws like the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act and Don’t Ask Don’t Tell Repeal were passed, marking the great advances that have been made towards ensuring the LGBT community is afforded equal rights. “But, despite this success, more work needs to be done. “That’s why organizations like the Milwaukee LGBT Community Center and the LGBT Resource Center at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee are so important for promoting civil rights and responding to the unique needs of the LGBT community. “This June, I encourage everyone to celebrate the LGBT community. Click to watch this video on why I am proud to support LGBT Pride Month and our American diversity.” ### For “Moore” News Updates Follow Gwen Moore on Twitter @RepGwenMoore and Like Gwen Moore on Facebook |
