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Lgbtq Allyship

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"Jean Smart and Sterling K. Brown: Uniting LGBTQ Rights and Racial Justice"

Originally Published 1 year ago — by Variety

At the Human Rights Campaign gala in Los Angeles, Jean Smart and Sterling K. Brown were honored for their LGBTQ allyship, with Smart receiving the National Equality Award and Brown receiving the Ally for Equality Award. First Lady Dr. Jill Biden delivered the keynote speech, emphasizing the importance of LGBTQ rights and praising the progress made under President Biden's administration. The event also saw a brief interruption by protestors calling for a Gaza ceasefire, but the evening's overarching theme centered on the importance of voting and continuing to push forward for LGBTQ rights.

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Travis Dermott's Defiance: Breaking the NHL's Pride Tape Ban

Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Athletic

Travis Dermott, defenseman for the Arizona Coyotes, plans to stop using Pride tape on his stick after receiving significant attention and coverage for defying the NHL's ban on "cause messaging" on equipment. Dermott believes his point has been made and wants to find other ways to support LGBTQ+ initiatives without causing conflict with the league or his team. Despite facing anxiety and not consulting with management or teammates before using the tape, Dermott received overwhelming support from his team. He intends to continue advocating for LGBTQ+ rights through social media and other means.

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