Title VII Ruling: LGBTQ Workers Protected From Discrimination

- 7:13

with Sarah Warbelow of the Human Rights Campaign

Posted

Jul 20, 2020

In June 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 protects LGBTQ employees from discrimination in the workplace.

Sarah Warbelow, Legal Director for the Human Rights Campaign, reveals how this historic decision emerged and outlines what’s next for the LGBTQ community.

Hosted by: Tetiana Anderson Produced by: National Newsmakers Team

#National #Community #General Interest

Other videos hosted by Tetiana Anderson

Challenging Times for Women Business Owners

Challenging Times for Women Business Owners - 5:56

Women entrepreneurs have historically faced challenges in gaining access to capital and balancing family life, and research shows COVID-19 has exacerbated these obstacles.

Candace Waterman, President and CEO of Women Impacting Public Policy, reflects on the issues central to the success of women business owners.

Race and Gender Inequity: The Gap Between Dreams and Possibilities

Race and Gender Inequity: The Gap Between Dreams and Possibilities - 6:42

With less than 2% of Americans’ charitable giving directed toward causes for women and girls, new research shows how the COVID-19 pandemic is further compounding disparities faced by females of color.

Teresa C. Younger, President and CEO of the Ms. Foundation for Women, offers insight on the benefit of investing in women.

Balance on the Ballot: Getting Women to Run

Balance on the Ballot: Getting Women to Run - 7:05

Since 2016, women of all ages and backgrounds have become more politically involved, but advocates say structural barriers persist.

Erin Loos Cutraro, Founder and CEO of She Should Run, sheds light on how her organization is promoting leadership and encouraging women to run and serve in office.

Time’s Up: Fighting the Culture of Sexual Harassment

Time’s Up: Fighting the Culture of Sexual Harassment - 6:42

The #MeToo movement inspired the creation of "Time's Up" in 2018 — a global movement against sexual harassment in the workplace.

Sharyn Tejani, Director of the Time’s Up Legal Defense Fundat the National Women’s Law Center, discusses her work to help survivors of sexual abuse and harassment achieve justice.

The COVID-19 Pandemic: Impact on Families

The COVID-19 Pandemic: Impact on Families - 7:15

COVID-19 has imposed additional stress on families, including impacts to employment and childcare. Now, emerging research reveals an increase in mental health concerns among families.

Marjorie Sims, Managing Director of Ascend at the Aspen Institute, offers insight into policies and practices to unlock prosperity for families.

Increasing the Ranks: Black Women in Elected Office

Increasing the Ranks: Black Women in Elected Office - 9:05

Black women made historic gains in the 2020 election cycle, yet the resulting changes in their political representation remain incremental.

The Rev. Leah D. Daughtry and Minyon Moore, Co-convenors of Power Rising, shed light on the increasing number of Black women elected to public office and the importance of representation.

Loading...

TYPE A KEYWORD AND PRESS ENTER TO SEARCH:

OR EXPLORE SEGMENTS BY TOPIC:

COMMUNITY

ECONOMY & BUSINESS

EDUCATION

GENERAL INTEREST

GOVERNMENT

HEALTH

LOCAL

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY