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Examining Equality: LGBTQ Pride Month Highlights

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The Stonewall Uprising: 50 Years On

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Tackling LGBTQ Poverty and Food Insecurity

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Examining Equality: LGBTQ Pride Month

Fifty years following the historic Stonewall Riots, Comcast Newsmakers commemorates America's diverse LGBTQ community with an in-depth exploration into the state of equality. Hear from LGBTQ rights champions working to address issues including poverty and food insecurity, youth suicide prevention, and political representation. Included is a discussion with pioneering activist Mark Segal, whose enduring fight for equality began at Stonewall.

Watch Comcast Newsmakers' full collection of LGBTQ Pride Month segments below and on Xfinity On Demand, and join the conversation on social media by tagging @ComcastNewsmkrs.

Confronting LGBTQ Youth Suicide in America

Confronting LGBTQ Youth Suicide in America - 6:24

For LGBTQ people ages 10 to 24, suicide is a leading cause of death. David Johns, Executive Director of the National Black Justice Coalition, sheds light on efforts to advance acceptance and empowerment of black LGBTQ students.

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The Stonewall Uprising: 50 Years On

The Stonewall Uprising: 50 Years On - 8:29

The Gay Liberation Front was organized following the Stonewall Uprising of June 1969, a direct confrontation to police raids that targeted New York City’s gay community. Mark Segal, LGBTQ activist, journalist, and publisher of Philadelphia Gay News, experienced Stonewall firsthand. Segal discusses America’s journey toward LGBTQ equality and the current state of the movement.

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Transgender Rights Landscape in America

Transgender Rights Landscape in America - 7:04

Although the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the right to same-sex marriage in 2015, many LGBTQ Americans lack basic legal protections in states across the country. Mara Keisling, Executive Director of the National Center for Transgender Equality, joins host Paul Lisnek to discuss The Equality Act, pending legislation that aims to extend civil rights protections to LGBTQ people nationwide.

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Tackling LGBTQ Poverty and Food Insecurity

Tackling LGBTQ Poverty and Food Insecurity - 6:11

A report by The Williams Institute reveals that more than one in four LGBTQ adults lacked the funds to feed themselves or their families in 2016. Tyrone Hanley, Senior Policy Counsel at the National Center for Lesbian Rights, shares his experience being raised by a single, LGBTQ parent and how his organization is working to eliminate poverty and food insecurity in the LGBTQ community.

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Journey Toward LGBTQ Acceptance: Families a...

Journey Toward LGBTQ Acceptance: Families and Allies at the Forefront - 6:39

According to the National Association for Mental Illness, members of the LGBTQ community are approximately three times more likely than the general population to experience depression, generalized anxiety disorder, and other mental health conditions. Brian Bond, Executive Director of PFLAG National, joins host Paul Lisnek to discuss how fostering LGBTQ acceptance at home is vital to improving mental health in the community.

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Advancing LGBTQ Businesses

Advancing LGBTQ Businesses - 5:49

LGBTQ businesses contribute more than $1.7 trillion to the U.S. economy, creating thousands of jobs every year. Sabrina Kent of the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce discusses how the Chamber advocates for the economic empowerment of America’s 1.4 million LGBTQ-owned businesses.

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Convicted Felons: A Case for Voting Rights

Convicted Felons: A Case for Voting Rights - 6:14

An estimated 6.1 million people in the United States cannot vote due to a felony conviction. And for the LGBTQ population, individuals are incarcerated at higher rates and often serve longer sentences compared to non-LGBTQ individuals. Victoria Kirby York, Deputy Director of the National LGBTQ Task Force, discusses why restoring voting rights to this population may contribute to positive outcomes post-incarceration.

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The Equality Act

The Equality Act - 5:54

In 2012, Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., became the first openly gay person elected to the U.S. Senate. Baldwin is co-sponsor of the Equality Act of 2019, pending legislation that aims to curb discrimination and extend civil rights protections to the LGBTQ community.

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Championing LGBTQ Inclusion in Government

Championing LGBTQ Inclusion in Government - 5:33

While the LGBTQ community accounts for 4.5% of the U.S. population, the LGBTQ Victory Institute reports that LGBTQ Americans hold 0.1% of all elected positions nationwide. Ruben Gonzales, Vice President of the LGBTQ Victory Institute, joins host Paul Lisnek to discuss his organization’s efforts to ensure diversity and inclusion at every level of government.

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Transforming Workplace Philanthropy

Transforming Workplace Philanthropy - 7:30

Successful workplace-giving campaigns have been linked to increased employee satisfaction, retention and productivity.

Brian Gallagher, President and CEO of United Way Worldwide, discusses his organization’s efforts to transform corporate philanthropy and boost employee engagement.

Census 2020: Accuracy Counts

Census 2020: Accuracy Counts - 6:46

More than 23 million Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders live in the U.S. For this largely immigrant population, barriers toward an accurate count for the U.S. Census include language, poverty and education.
Terry Minnis of Asian Americans Advancing Justice – AAJC shares how — as Census 2020 approaches — her organization is engaging AAPI communities to push for increased participation.

Combating Clothing Insecurity in Chicago

Combating Clothing Insecurity in Chicago - 4:30

Children from low income families often face clothing insecurity. Cradles to Crayons served over 63,000 children last year with new and gently used items to build self esteem and hurdle barriers so they will attend school.

Employees with Disabilities: Ready and Willing

Employees with Disabilities: Ready and Willing - 4:30

National statistics show that approximately 70% of individuals with disabilities are unemployed. Statistics of our Veterans indicates that nearly 30% of ex-military men and women are jobless. The Chicago Lighthouse is trying to change those numbers.

Substance Use and Abuse

Substance Use and Abuse

In 2017, more than 28,000 people died of overdose involving synthetic opioids in the United States.

Scott Nolen, Director of the Open Society Institute-Baltimore’s Addiction and Health Equity Program, joins host Tetiana Anderson for a conversation on his organization’s approach to improving public health.

Ending Solitary Confinement

Ending Solitary Confinement - 6:30

A 2018 Yale Law School study found that more than 4,000 prisoners suffering from serious mental illness in the U.S. are being held in solitary confinement.

Rick Raemisch, executive director of the Colorado Department of Corrections, discusses how Colorado has effectively ended solitary confinement for prisoners, sparking a growing trend to end the practice.

Ethics and Campaign Finance Reform

Ethics and Campaign Finance Reform - 7:07

Rep. Andy Kim, D-N.J., was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2018, becoming the Garden State’s first Asian American congressman.

Kim joins Ellee Pai Hong to discuss the For The People Act of 2019. The legislation, of which Kim is a co-sponsor, addresses voter access, election security and political spending.

Empowering Black Women

Empowering Black Women

According to the Federal Reserve, the black female business ownership rate outpaces men of all races.

Minyon Moore and Leah Daughtry of Power Rising join host Tetiana Anderson to discuss black female activism, engagement and empowerment.

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Learning to Train for Mental Health Issues

Learning to Train for Mental Health Issues - 4:26

Elena Russo speaks with Michelle Wagaman, Prevention Services Coordinator, Rappahannock Area Community Services Board. They discuss how they can train to recognize signs and symptoms of mental health issues and provide support.

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Promoting Wellness Among Military Veterans

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Elena Russo speaks with Ozzy Ramos, Founder and CEO, American Veteran’s Ball. They discuss how they meet the needs of veteran’s overall wellness.

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National Voices for the Equality Education and Enlightenment (NVEEE)

National Voices for the Equality Education and Enlightenment (NVEEE) - 3:46

The mission of NVEEE is to prevent bullying, violence, and suicide among youth, families and communities through direct service, mentoring and prevention education. Elena Russo sat down with Jowharah Sanders, Founder and Executive Direct for NVEEE. They discuss the organization and their mission to the community. For more information on NVEEE, visit their website.

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Creating a Safe Environment for Teenage Boys

Creating a Safe Environment for Teenage Boys - 4:12

Elena Russo speaks with Mendy Pierce, Services Director, Empowerhouse. They discuss the 12 week teen boys program that educates them in healthy and unhealthy relationships.

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Providing Basic Needs to a Community

Providing Basic Needs to a Community - 4:38

Elena Russo speaks with Michael Elliott, Executive Director, S.E.R.V.E, Inc. They talk about serving Stafford for 40 years and the plans for the future in providing basic needs for the residents of Stafford.

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Improving Transportation in the Commonwealth

Improving Transportation in the Commonwealth - 4:49

Elena Russo speaks with Kyle Allwine, Community Advancement Manager, Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce. They talk about Smartscale and how to pay for transportation needs in the Commonwealth.

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Home Is Where the Heart Is

Home Is Where the Heart Is - 5:33

Elena Russo speaks with Lisa Crittenden, CEO, Loissann’s Hope House. They discuss their new homeless hotline and how they can help with resources available.

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Helping Veterans Reconnect

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Elena Russo speaks with Sam Cachola, Jr., Board Member, American Veteran’s Ball. They discuss how they meet veteran’s reconnect with what they can do to continue to serve.

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