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Honoring Filipino Veterans

Honoring Filipino Veterans - 5:17

On July 26, 1941, as tensions with Japan rose in the Pacific, President Franklin D. Roosevelt called into service all of the organized military forces of the Philippines. And while more than one quarter million Filipino soldiers served in World War II, in the same manner and under the same circumstances as other members of the U.S. Armed Forces, these soldiers had not been formally honored or recognized by the United States. That changed on October 25, 2017, when Congress bestowed the Congressional Gold Medal to Filipino WWII veterans in honor of their wartime service.
Ben de Guzman of the Filipino Veterans Recognition and Education Project discusses ongoing efforts to be sure every Filipino WWII veteran is honored.

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Deportation and Immigrant Rights: Southeast Asian Americans

Deportation and Immigrant Rights: Southeast Asian Americans - 5:29

Since 1998, the U.S. has issued more than 16,000 deportation orders to Vietnamese, Cambodian and Laotian Americans.

Quyen Dinh, Executive Director of the Southeast Asia Resource Action Center- SEARAC, joins host Ellee Pai Hong to discuss the impact of deportation policy on Southeast Asian American immigrant and refugee communities.

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Queer and AAPI: Identity and Intersectionality

Queer and AAPI: Identity and Intersectionality - 7:05

The Williams Institute reports that more than 325,000 LGBTQ Asians and Pacific Islanders live in the United States.

Khudai Tanveer of the National Queer Asian Pacific Islander Alliance- NQAPIA lives at the intersections of queer, South Asian, and Muslim identities. Hear Tanveer’s unique perspective on efforts to promote inclusion and acceptance of LGBTQ people within the Asian American and Pacific Islander community.

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Asian American and Pacific Islander Women: Advancing Leadership in Congress

Asian American and Pacific Islander Women: Advancing Leadership in Congress - 5:16

A record 20 Asian Pacific American members were sworn into the United States Congress in 2019, yet no women were represented in this group.

Madalene Mielke of the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies discusses her organization’s efforts to increase female AAPI representation in Congress.

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The LGBT Equality Caucus

The LGBT Equality Caucus - 5:26

In June 2008, Reps. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., and Barney Frank, D-Mass., established the Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus. That same year, Rep. Jared Polis, D-Colo., was elected to Congress, becoming the first openly gay male elected as a freshman congressman. Rep. Polis, co-chair of the Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus joins Paul Lisnek to reflect on what sparked his run for office a decade ago, and the work of the Caucus today.

Journey Toward LGBTQ Equality

Journey Toward LGBTQ Equality - 9:12

The LGBTQ fight for equal rights became organized in 1969, after the riots at New York City's Stonewall Inn. LGBTQ civil rights activist and author Mark Segal has been involved in the movement from its beginning. Mark joins Robert Traynham for a candid and intimate discussion about his life, his role in the fight for equality, and the state of LGBTQ rights across America and around the globe. Mark is the publisher of the Philadelphia Gay News. Interview recorded on May 17, 2017.

LGBTQ Equality in Black America

LGBTQ Equality in Black America - 5:47

Recent years have afforded many advancements in the movement for LGBTQ equality. And while public opinion polls show that visibility and acceptance continue to rise, not all subgroups reap the same benefits. For African-Americans who identify as LGBTQ, equality gaps do exist across earning ability, health issues and inclusion.

David J. Johns, Executive Director of the National Black Justice Coalition, discusses the black equality gap, along with his organization’s efforts to foster higher rates of acceptance and visibility for the black LGBTQ population.

LGBTQ Pride in Rural America

LGBTQ Pride in Rural America - 6:30

While America’s LGBTQ population is highly visible in select metropolitan areas, LGBTQ people and their families live in every single geographic region of the United States, including rural communities. While challenges that contribute to a sense of LGBTQ isolation exist in rural America, many choose to remain, making homes and raising families with pride.

Julianna Gonen, Policy Director for the National Center for Lesbian Rights, discusses the organization’s “Rural Pride Campaign” and advocacy efforts to increase access to services for LGBTQ populations outside of urban areas.

A Face for Transgender Rights

A Face for Transgender Rights - 7:50

A 2017 Pew Research Center study reports that Americans are becoming more accepting in their views of LGBTQ people, with 63 percent of respondents saying that homosexuality should be accepted by society. However, when it comes to transgender people, the public is split over whether acceptance has gone far enough, too far, or if the current level of acceptance is just right. As the movement for LGBTQ equality continues, what is the state of discrimination on the basis of gender identity and expression?

Sarah McBride, National Press Secretary for the Human Rights Campaign, published her coming-out letter in the student newspaper at American University, launching her career as a transgender advocate and putting a face on the cause for transgender rights.

Combatting Inequities Within the LGBTQ Community

Combatting Inequities Within the LGBTQ Community - 5:15

LGBTQ Americans have seen many advances in recent years but benefits of those advances have not been spread equally. There are marginalized groups within the LGBTQ community contending with high rates of poverty, HIV infection and discrimination.

Kierra Johnson, Deputy Executive Director of the National LGBTQ Task Force, discusses inequities that exist within the equality movement.

LGBTQ Authenticity at Work

LGBTQ Authenticity at Work - 5:43

In 2017, the American Psychological Association reported that social isolation and loneliness are major health threats that will continue to grow. This impacts the LGBTQ community, especially for those who are closeted or restrain their authentic identity in the workplace. As more Americans continue to identify as LGBTQ, how can the business world adapt?

Erin Uritus, CEO of Out & Equal Workplace Advocates, discusses the need for businesses to foster a culture of authenticity and belonging for all employees.

The Out for America Project

The Out for America Project - 5:54

In 1974, Kathy Kozachenko was elected to the Ann Arbor City Council in Michigan, becoming the first openly gay or lesbian candidate elected to public office in the United States. Forty-four years later, representation stands at 539 elected officials who openly identify as LGBTQ, holding public office from municipal to federal levels. While this number is at an all-time high, this population remains underrepresented at just 0.1 percent of all elected official nationwide.

Ruben Gonzales, Vice President of Leadership Initiatives at the LGBTQ Victory Institute, joins Paul Lisnek to discuss efforts to increase the ranks of LGBTQ elected officials and create a national network to help further LGBTQ equality through the organization’s “Out for America Census Project.

America’s Bustling LGBTQ Economy

America’s Bustling LGBTQ Economy - 5:21

There are an estimated 1.4 million LGBTQ-owned businesses in America today contributing $1.7 trillion to the national economy. More than 1,000 of these businesses are officially certified as LGBT Business Enterprises (LGBTBE) by the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce.

A discussion with Jacob Palalay, Senior Director of Corporate Relations for the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce, about the economic contributions of LGBTQ businesses and the benefits of being certified as an LGBTBE.

Closing Rural America's LGBTQ Tech Gap

Closing Rural America's LGBTQ Tech Gap - 5:42

The internet has changed the way the world exchanges information. And for the LGBTQ population, the internet can be a lifeline and an important resource for identity and community formation, connections to local LGBTQ organizations, and vital online support spaces. Digital access can be limited, however, especially in rural America.

Christopher Wood, Executive Director of the LBGT Technology Partnership and Institute, discusses how this technology gap impacts LGBTQ Americans in rural areas, along with efforts to boost digital inclusion.

Journey to Workplace Equality part 2

Journey to Workplace Equality part 2 - 3:56

Twenty years ago, only four percent of Fortune 500 companies had any kind of protection for LGBT people. Today, only about four percent don't have those protections. Selisse Berry, Founder and CEO of Out and Equal Workplace Advocates reflects on the work she and her organization have done over the past two decades and the work yet to be done for LGBT Equality. Click here for part 1 of Journey to Workplace Equality. Visit Out and Equal on the web Interview recorded on May 17, 2017. Part 1 of 2.

Journey to Workplace Equality part 1

Journey to Workplace Equality part 1 - 2:59

Twenty years ago, only four percent of Fortune 500 companies had any kind of protection for LGBT people. Today, only about four percent don't have those protections. Selisse Berry, Founder and CEO of Out and Equal Workplace Advocates reflects on the work she and her organization have done over the past two decades and the work yet to be done for LGBT Equality. This discussion continues in part 2 (Journey to Workplace Equality). Visit Out and Equal on the web, on Facebook or follow on Twitter. Interview recorded on May 17, 2017.

Preserving LGBTQ History part 1

Preserving LGBTQ History part 1 - 4:03

As the fight for LGBTQ equality continues to move forward, a movement is underway to preserve the stories of the past. Chris Rudisill, Executive Director of the Stonewall National Museum and Archives in Florida joins Robert Traynham to discuss the importance of preserving this history to build a heritage for future generations. This discussion continues in part 2 (Preserving LGBTQ History). Visit the Stonewall National Museum and Archives on the web, on Facebook or follow on Twitter. Interview recorded on May 17, 2017. Part 1 of 2.

LGBTQ Nondiscrimination Laws part 2

LGBTQ Nondiscrimination Laws part 2 - 4:30

Marriage equality is the law of the land across the United States. However, in thirty-one states, employees can still be fired, simply for being lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender. In Florida, local laws protect LGBT citizens from discrimination in sixty percent of the state. Without a statewide nondiscrimination law, the LGBT community has no guaranteed employment protections. Click here for part 1 of LGBTQ Nondiscrimination Laws. Brittany Link-Hayes of Equality Florida joins Robert Traynham to track the latest legislative developments out of her state, and nationwide. Visit Equality Florida on the web, on Facebook?or follow on Twitter. Interview recorded on May 17, 2017. Part 2 of 2.

LGBTQ Nondiscrimination Laws part 1

LGBTQ Nondiscrimination Laws part 1 - 3:22

Marriage equality is the law of the land across the United States. However, in thirty-one states, employees can still be fired, simply for being lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender. In Florida, local laws protect LGBT citizens from discrimination in sixty percent of the state. Without a statewide nondiscrimination law, the LGBT community has no guaranteed employment protections. This discussion continues in part 2 (LGBTQ Nondiscrimination Laws). Brittany Link-Hayes of Equality Florida joins Robert Traynham to track the latest legislative developments out of her state, and nationwide. Visit Equality Florida on the web, on Facebook?or follow on Twitter. Interview recorded on May 17, 2017. Part 1 of 2.

LGBT Community and Technology part 2

LGBT Community and Technology part 2 - 4:48

The LGBTQ population continues to struggle with stigmas and isolation. For this population, technology - including smartphones, high-speed networks and other current and emerging technology - can be a lifeline, especially for those in smaller towns and rural communities. Chris Wood, Executive Director of LGBT Tech joins Robert Traynham for a discussion about the unique issues impacting the LGBTQ community and how technology can help contribute to a sense of community. Click here for part 1 of LGBT Community and Technology. Interview recorded on May 17, 2017. Part 2 of 2.

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