LGBTQ Pride Month | Comcast Newsmakers

SPOTLIGHT ON THE LGBTQ COMMUNITY

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.

Overview: Making News This Month

LGBTQ STORIES

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.

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.

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.

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.

Journey Toward LGBTQ Acceptance: Families a...

Journey Toward LGBTQ Acceptance: Families a... - 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.

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.

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.

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.

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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