“So many lives have been changed, saved by the sustained advocacy, the moral resolve, the political courage of countless LGBTQ-plus leaders and allies, some elected, some invisible, some long gone, some in this room right now.” US President Joe Biden has sought to emphasise equality for the LGBTQ community, among other steps Ī White House hallway was lit in the colours of the rainbow flag, a symbol of the LGBTQ movement, and Biden said he takes the hallway each day as he goes between the residence and the Oval Office. “Us even being here proves how much change is possible in America,” Buttigieg said. “Our presence this afternoon makes a very strong statement: Pride is back at the White House,” Biden said, after being introduced by Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, who is openly gay, and a young transgender man, Ashton Mota. And above all, Pride Month stands for love.”īiden, in a shift from his Republican predecessor Donald Trump, has sought to emphasise equality for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer community, officially recognising Pride Month with a June 1 proclamation and nominating LGBTQ officials to top US government posts, among other actions. Both the steps we’ve taken and the steps we need to take. The courage of all those in previous generations and today who proudly live their truth.
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“Pride Month represents so much,” Biden said. United States President Joe Biden celebrated Pride Month at the White House on Friday, a reflection of the growing stature of the LGBTQ community at the highest level of government.