The Obama Foundation :"ICYMI: Pride Month at the Obama Foundation"

 

Hi there,   Right now, LGBTQ+ rights are under attack from state legislators to the Supreme Court. That’s why it’s more important now than ever to recognize Pride Month and lift up this vibrant community. We’ve shared some incredible stories this month and want to make sure you didn’t miss a single one. From an Obama Leader in Uganda who is fighting to make his country more inclusive, to a Pride celebration back home in Chicago, take a look at how our network celebrates the LGBTQ+ community every June, and throughout the year.  –The Obama Foundation     Obama Leader Profile: Tom Twongyeirwe Junior   On Obama.org, we shared Tom Twongyeirwe Junior’s story. Tom, a 2023 Obama Leader, is one of four founding members and the national coordinator of the Universal Coalition of Affirming Africans Uganda (UCAA-UG). His organization is the first national coalition of Ugandan religious leaders dedicated to using a faith-based approach to advance the inclusion of oppressed groups, including LGBTQ+ people. The UCAA-UG is more necessary than ever, as Uganda recently passed an incredibly restrictive law criminalizing homosexual relationships. Learn more about his story and how the Obama Leaders program has helped him further his work by reading the full profile now.

Chicago Pride Parade   Last weekend, Obama Foundation staff, families, and community members marched in the Chicago Pride Parade! We were so proud to have been a part of this celebration of the LGBTQ+ community in our hometown.  Here are a few photos of the rainy but memorable afternoon:    Remembering the Obergefell v. Hodges Decision    On June 26, 2015, the Supreme Court handed down a landmark decision legalizing same-sex marriage.  Watch this video that revisits the moments before and after the landmark decision:   How our Community is Celebrating Pride Month   Earlier this month, we asked you how you’re celebrating and honoring Pride Month.  Check out some of what we heard below, then find even more ideas of how to support the LGBTQ+ community this month and every month:   Donate to empower rising leaders bringing hope to their communities.

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