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Thursday, December 10, 2015

CURRENT ADVANCEMENTS FOR THE LGBTQ COMMUNITY

           Legalization of Same-Sex Marriage

 
 June 26th, 2015, Same-Sex marriage was officially legalized in all fifty states in the U.S. This holds to be the biggest advancement for the LGBTQ community. The White House celebrated this achievement by lighting up the outside of the building rainbow.



In 2014, more than half the country (thirty-three state) had already legalized same-sex marriage. Although, the other states eventually passed same-sex marriage, for a number of years it was banned under the "Defense of Marriage Act."

President Obama's Speech Addressing the Legalization of Same-Sex Marriage


Caitlyn Jenner: Current Role Model for The Transgender Community 

 Caitlyn Jenner, formerly known as Bruce Jenner, was an American Olympian in the Montreal Summer Olympics. Jenner is know as the decathlon champion for receiving a gold medal in 1976.



 


Famously known for being married to/ divorced from Kris Jenner and starring on the television show Keeping up with the Kardashians. 



 

 Woman of the Year Award Winner 2015

Caitlyn Talking About Her Transition Experience on the Ellen DeGeneres Show



 Tyler Oakley: "Snervous"


Tyler Oakley is a popular YouTuber who has climbed the social ladder over the last few years. Oakley is a well-known gay-rights activist and an icon for the LGBTC community.



   

"Snervous" Trailer