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Americans With Disabilities Act: Marking 30 Years

Americans With Disabilities Act: Marking 30 Years - 6:44

On July 26, 1990, President George H.W. Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act into law. The landmark legislation prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in employment, transportation, public accommodations, and more.

Angela Williams, President and CEO of Easterseals, reflects on how the ADA has advanced equal opportunity over the past 30 years, along with key priorities ahead for the disability community.

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COVID-19 Impact on the Disability Community

COVID-19 Impact on the Disability Community - 6:19

The COVID-19 pandemic has posed unprecedented challenges in all corners of the world. For some communities, including people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, these challenges have created significant gaps in access to critical services.

Peter Berns, CEO of The Arc, provides an update on the status of home and community-based services; services he says are critical to the health and safety of people with disabilities.

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Disability Defined: Understanding the Human Condition

Disability Defined: Understanding the Human Condition - 6:03

People with disabilities represent the largest minority group in the United States. Disability — whether apparent or nonapparent — can impact anyone, of any age, at any time.

Maria Town, President and CEO of American Association of People with Disabilities, shares how her organization is improving the lives of people with disabilities through political and economic advocacy.

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Mentoring Kids During COVID-19 Social Distancing

Mentoring Kids During COVID-19 Social Distancing - 4:40

For decades, The Big Brothers Big Sisters program has been the driving force in providing mentorships to children in need. Unfortunately, the Coronavirus pandemic has necessitated the need for social distancing, but that’s not stopping the organization continuing its mission. Jennifer Becker, Director of Programs for the Broward County branch, discusses how they are adapting.

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Black Businesses: Driving Economic Development

Black Businesses: Driving Economic Development - 6:17

Booker T. Washington founded the National Negro Business League in 1900 to strengthen the commercial and economic prosperity of the African American community.

Kenneth Harris of the National Business League outlines the current state of black entrepreneurship.

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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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The Graduation Effect

The Graduation Effect - 7:08

America's high school graduation rate is at an all-time high, yet nearly 1 in 4 black students and 1 in 5 Latino students do not graduate on time. Deborah Delisle of the Alliance for Excellent Education outlines the economic ripple effects of improved high school graduation rates.

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Digital Citizenship for Kids

Digital Citizenship for Kids - 5:30

Nearly 60% of American teens have been the victims of cyberbullying, with offensive name-calling and false rumors being the most common forms of harassment.

Emily Mulder of the Family Online Safety Institute shares how children and teens can benefit from “digital citizenship” skills to make smart choices online and in life.

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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 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.

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.

LGBT Community and Technology part 1

LGBT Community and Technology part 1 - 3:08

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. This discussion continues in part 2 (LGBT Community and Technology). Interview recorded on May 17, 2017. Part 1 of 2.

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