Monthly Archives: December 2011

Orleans Parish School Board Passes Policy Targeting Bullying

Posted on December 26, 2011 by Forum For Equality

The Orleans Parish School Board hopes a new policy targeting bullying will make schools safer and more welcoming for students. The measure passed in a unanimous vote by board members. The new policy is meant to address “any statements or … Continue reading →

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BREAKING NEWS: Santa Arrived Early!

Posted on December 21, 2011 by Forum For Equality

I wanted to share with our supporters the exciting news that came out of Lafayette yesterday afternoon: Lafayette Consolidated government issued a fully inclusive anti-harassment and anti-discrimination policy that includes protections on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity … Continue reading →

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Holiday Reception at the White House

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Forum For Equality

by Sarah Jane Brady Just before Thanksgiving a letter came in the mail. As I was opening it I thought it was another generic Christmas card; I was wrong. I was invited to a White House Holiday Party to represent … Continue reading →

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New Orleans Human Rights Ordinance 20th Anniversary Celebration

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Forum For Equality

Tonight, PFLAG-New Orleans and Forum For Equality sponsored a celebration of the 20th Anniversary of the passage of the New Orleans Human Rights Ordinance. Before the Human Rights Ordinance was passed, LGBT citizens were frequently fired from their jobs just … Continue reading →

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International Human Rights Day

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Forum For Equality

On Tuesday, December 6, 2011, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton gave a historic speech at the United Nations in Geneva declaring that LGBT rights are human rights and human rights are LGBT rights. The full transcript of the speech can … Continue reading →

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12/12 – 20th Anniversary of the New Orleans Human Rights Ordinance

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Forum For Equality

Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the New Orleans Human Rights Ordinance with PFLAG New Orleans and Forum For Equality on Monday, December 12, 2011. In 1991, New Orleans enacted a “Bill of Rights” that made it unlawful to discriminate in … Continue reading →

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