Tag: LGBTQ
Mayor Steven Reed pushes ordinance opponents say infringe on business, property,...
In June, Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed’s office unveiled plans to create a law to protect LGBTQ residents from discrimination.
Regions bank CEO John Turner only AL based CEO of “Diversity...
Regions Bank, locally headquartered in Alabama, joins the increasing efforts of banks across the nation to incorporate greater diversity and inclusion measures...
LGBTQ Charter school denied again but supporters are forging ahead
At the September 10 charter school commission meeting, the Alabama Public Charter School Commission rejected the application for the first LGBTQ charter...
Carbon Hill Mayor Mark Chambers resigns months after calling for killing...
Carbon Hill Mayor Mark Chambers has resigned after months of criticism and controversy. According to WBRC, he submitted his letter to the...
GOP Representative pitches LGBTQ bill with religious exemptions
As Democrats champion anti-discrimination protections for the LGBTQ community and Republicans counter with worries about safeguarding religious freedom, one congressional Republican is...
Birmingham scores perfect in LGBTQ support; the rest of Alabama, not...
When it comes to inclusivity for Alabama's LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer) community, a new study released by Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation — the educational...
Alabama ranks 6th highest for LGBTQ discrimination complaints in workplace
According to a summertime report, Alabama employers saw the sixth-highest rate of complaints for workplace discrimination from LGBTQ employees in the nation.
The report by...
Last week California, next up Alabama? Fight to end cash bail...
A Birmingham queer liberation organization will be hosting an "Ending Money Bail Workshop" later in September, calling attention to growing national movement to end...
UAB to bring awareness to transgender rights
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) will host an event to bring awareness to the rights of transgender people in September.
The Human Rights of Transgender...
Randall Woodfin names Josh Coleman as Birmingham’s first LGBTQ liaison
It may be outside of his first 100 days, but Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin is making good on yet another 100 days campaign promise:...