βοΈ Queer Agenda: May Meetup / Queeries 1 Discussion Invite
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Hello!
You are invited to the Queer Agenda May Meetup / Queeries 1 Discussion on Tuesday, May 11, 7PM EDT / 6PM CDT / 5PM MDT / 4PM PDT.
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Register for the event here! For easy sharing: http://bit.ly/queer-agenda-may21
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Agenda ::::::
π§ Introductions & check-in: how is 2021 treating you?Β
π¦ Queeries 1 overview / share-out
π Guided discussion / what next? Β
π€ Self-care
Hope to see you via Zoom next week!!!
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For this week, a short list queer events & news ::::
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HUD withdraws rule that would have allowed anti-transgender discrimination
Press release on HUDβs website
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Marcia L. Fudge on Thursday [April 22, 2021] announced that HUD is withdrawing the previous administrationβs proposed rule that would have weakened the Equal Access Rule. The Equal Access Rule ensures that all individuals β regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity-have equal access to the Departmentβs Office of Community Planning and Development programs, shelters, other buildings and facilities, benefits, services, and accommodations.
βAccess to safe, stable housing-and shelter-is a basic necessity,β said Secretary Fudge. βUnfortunately, transgender and gender non-conforming people report more instances of housing instability and homelessness than cis-gender people. Today, we are taking a critical step in affirming HUDβs commitment that no person be denied access to housing or other critical services because of their gender identity. HUD is open for business for all.β
Thank you for reading.
Until next time βοΈ,
π¦ with a random rainstorm & abundant sunshine,
A.L.