Monthly Archives: May 2017

Forum for Equality 2017 Annual Meeting

Posted on May 29, 2017 by Forum For Equality

When: Thursday, June 22 at 6 PM – 9 PM Where: LeMieux Galleries, 332 Julia St, New Orleans, Louisiana 70130 Join our current and incoming leadership for the 2017 Annual Membership Meeting. Find out what we have been working on … Continue reading →

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Tell Your Senator You Support LENDA

Posted on May 18, 2017 by Forum For Equality

Yesterday, Senator Troy Carter’s Louisiana Employment Non-Discrimination Act passed out of the Labor and Industrial Relations Committee by a vote of 3 to 1. We are very appreciative of Sen. JP Morrell, Sen. Wesley Bishop, and Sen. Troy Carter for … Continue reading →

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LENDA Testimony from Dylan Waguespack

Posted on May 17, 2017 by Forum For Equality

The Forum for Equality is pleased to post the testimony on SB 155 from one of our most valued partners in equality. Thank you very much, Dylan, for your bravery and honesty! Thank you Mr. Chairman and members of the … Continue reading →

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SB 155 Testimony from Forum’s Executive Director

Posted on May 17, 2017 by Forum For Equality

Today, Forum for Equality’s Executive Director testified before the Senate Labor and Industrial Relations Committee in support of SB 155 (the Louisiana Employment Non-discrimination Act). Here are Sarah Jane Guidry’s remarks: LENDA seeks to update current employment non-discrimination laws. It … Continue reading →

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They need to hear from you

Posted on May 16, 2017 by Forum For Equality

Senator Troy Carter’s Louisiana Employment Non-Discrimination Act (LENDA – SB 155) that expands employment protections for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community will be heard tomorrow, Wednesday, May 17th at 8:00am in the Senate Labor and Industrial Relations Committee. … Continue reading →

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We can be fired in Louisiana

Posted on May 8, 2017 by Forum For Equality

Senator Troy Carter has introduced the Louisiana Employment Non-Discrimination Act. LENDA (SB 155) will include employment protections for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community. Louisiana’s state motto is “Union, Justice and Confidence” – this should mean a place where … Continue reading →

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Give NOLA Day!

Posted on May 2, 2017 by Forum For Equality

Today is #GiveNOLA Day, a 24-hour event hosted by the Greater New Orleans Foundation to support nonprofits in the New Orleans area. We are participating, so make sure to show us some love! Follow this link to our donation page! … Continue reading →

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