tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-450581585627281483.post3697973381511998922..comments2024-03-24T12:41:14.382-04:00Comments on OUTTAKE VOICES™: GLAAD's New Leader Speaks OUT (Audio)Charlotte Robinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05871126593600935549noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-450581585627281483.post-19576384033946686532009-06-30T07:39:44.135-04:002009-06-30T07:39:44.135-04:00"It was an honor to take part in this importa..."It was an honor to take part in this important event for the gay and transgender community with fellow advocates and my 17-year old son. This event, is the first time that Stonewall was commemorated by the White House, was a symbol of the fact that the administration recognizes our community at a time when there has been growing frustration about his administration's seeming reticence to follow through on campaign promises.<br /><br />During his speech Monday, President Obama said that the road to equality is not only about changing laws, but about changing hearts. Indeed, legal advances are vitally important, but full equality requires us to move our culture - through conversations, living openly in our communities, and through media representations- to a place where gay and transgender Americans are accepted and understood.<br /><br />Our community will continue to advocate and will be watching closely to ensure Obama makes good on the promises he discussed Monday and during the campaign. At the heart of the issues discussed Monday day are everyday Americans who want the same chance as everyone else to earn a living, be safe in their communities, serve their country, and take care of the ones they love."<br /><br />Jarrett Barrios, incoming President of the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD), Monday joined fellow lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender advocates as well as President Obama and Mrs. Obama at a reception to commemorate the Stonewall Riots of 1969.Jarrett Barrioshttp://www.glaad.orgnoreply@blogger.com