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June 11, 2019 | Milagros Chirinos

BREAKING: Botswana High Court Overturns Colonial-Era Law Criminalizing Same-Sex Relations

Botswana was one of 33 African countries that criminalized consensual same-sex relations

June 10, 2019 | HRC Staff

“I am a Queer Vietnamese American, But Not Always in that Order”

Post submitted by Viet Tran (he/him/they/them), former HRC Press SecretaryThis Immigrant Heritage Month, let’s celebrate immigrants, their journey and stories.

June 8, 2019 | HRC Staff

HRC Congratulates Ron Nirenberg on His Reelection as San Antonio Mayor

Mayor Nirenberg has stood up for the LGBTQ community and helped expand opportunity for every San Antonian.

June 7, 2019 | Rob Hill

HRC Mississippi Celebrates “Night at the Braves”

More than two dozen HRC members and staff turned out to watch the Mississippi Braves take on the Biloxi Shuckers.

June 7, 2019 | Sarah McBride

HRC Responds to Reports Regarding DC Dyke March

WASHINGTON -- Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) civil rights organization, responded to recent media reports regarding the DC Dyke…

June 7, 2019 | HRC Staff

Horrific Anti-LGBTQ Killings in Detroit Demand Action

The horrific shooting deaths of three Black LGBTQ people in Detroit demands our country’s urgent attention and action.

June 7, 2019 | HRC Staff

HRC Mourns the Loss of Chanel Scurlock

HRC is deeply saddened by the news of the death of Chanel Scurlock, 23, a Black transgender woman found fatally shot in Lumberton, North Carolina, on June 6.

June 7, 2019 | HRC Staff

Women’s World Cup Kicks Off With Record Visibility

This year's Women's World Cup showcases record visibility in women's soccer, with openly LGBTQ players from the U.S., Argentina, Australia, Canada, England, New Zealand, Norway, South Africa and Sweden.

June 6, 2019 | HRC Staff

Here’s Who Could Make Queer History at This Year’s Tony Awards

The 73rd annual Tony Awards on Sunday will feature groundbreaking stories about LGBTQ people and celebrate the LGBTQ actors and allies who brought them to the stage.

June 5, 2019 | HRC Staff

Voices of Equality Voters Heard Loud and Clear During 2019 Texas Legislative Session

As the 2019 legislative session in Texas comes to a close, HRC looks back with pride on accomplishing some significant milestones for equality in the Lone Star State.