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6-3 the Supreme Court rules in favor of LGBT rights!
In landmark case, Supreme Court rules LGBTQ workers are protected from job discrimination
www.nbcnews.com
The decision said Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which makes it illegal for employers to discriminate because of a person's sex, also covers sexual orientation and transgender status.The public is invited to the virtually held Annual League of Women Voters Albany County Meeting on June 24th at 7PM... for a don't miss presentation to the League of featured speaker, Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm... enacted by local poet, educator, and actress... Danielle Colin! (Business meeting follows for member-only voting.)
Get inspired for the work ahead...
Preregistration is required by June 22nd:
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City of DC Renames Street to White House After Black Lives Matter; Emblazons Name on Road
City of DC Renames Street to White House After Black Lives Matter; Emblazons Name on Road
www.nbcwashington.com
The city of Washington, D.C., is echoing a call for justice by renaming a road and painting an unmissable message on a street that leads to the White House: Black lives matter. A section of 16th Street in front of the White House is now officially called Black Lives Matter Plaza, D.C. Mayor Muriel B...