IDAHOT also happens to land on the 30th annual AIDS Walk New York, which is expected to bring roughly 30,000 people to march in Central Park to raise money for AIDS charities and organizations. Rice said Jammeh's remarks "underscore why we must continue to seek a world in which no one lives in fear of violence or persecution because of who they are or whom they love." Rice also condemned recent comments by Gambian President Yahya Jammeh, who threatened violence against LGBT citizens of his own country during a recent speech. "This day and every day, the United States stands in solidarity with members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community and all those around the world who work to advance the unassailable principle that LGBT rights are human rights," National Security Advisor Susan Rice said in a statement.Īmb. If the country votes in favor of same-sex marriage, it will be the first nation to grant couples marrying rights by referendum. There, Irish voters will head to the polls on Friday, May 22 to decide if the country's constitution should be changed to make way for marriage equality. IDAHOT comes just weeks ahead of pride season this June and the Supreme Court's highly-anticipated decision on national marriage equality, and just days ahead of a key vote in Ireland. "Overseas, I am proud of the steps that the United States has taken to prioritize the protection and promotion of LGBT rights in our diplomacy and global outreach," the statement read. In a statement released by the White House, Obama addressed workplace discrimination for LGBT employees and the rights of transgender individuals, and he also acknowledged the importance of LGBT rights overseas.
#Obama with gay pride flags full#
No reason we cannot bring our whole selves to the table – our faith and sexual orientation (among other identities).A full month ahead of what the White House has declared LGBT Pride Month, President Obama and the first lady are honoring the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHOT) - May 17 - by saying LGBT rights are "human rights" and that "all people deserve to live free from fear, violence, and discrimination, regardless of who they are or whom they love." Jiwandeep Kohli’s beautiful message of #LoveIsLove and sheer Sikh awesomeness is melting my heart. “A turban is a sign that the world can turn to you for help”. Thankyou for making world a little more equal.
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||: Words cannot express how MUCH I ADORE THIS. I’m so happy to see a bisexual Punjabi!!!! This makes me feel amazing about myself!!! As a Punjabi I don’t see many bisexual people like myself but this just made me so happy!!!?️???❤️???? as a fellow #BiInSci and amateur baker you’re seriously doing things right! kudos ??️?
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this turban is gorgeous and this guy is on track to doing amazing things. So happy to see people like jiwandeep highlighted in the media. Yo man i’m so proud of you ? fellow sikh representing I have extreme #PrideTurban envy, you look so fierce #HappyPrideMonth His tweet has since gone viral and inspiring people from all across the globe. Took about an hour of tying, untying, and safety pinning, but totally worth it! One of my normal black turbans that I supplemented with strips of other colors in exactly the right places. So, he explained how he’d done it, and though it was a lengthy process, Kohli said it was totally worth it. His turban gained a lot of attention online and some asked how long it took him to tie it. If I can ever repay them with pastries, please let me know! Thank you for your support and the complement, Mr.
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I’m a fairly verbose person, but today I am lost for words. Kohli responded by offering to bake pastries for Obama. Turban looks great, by the way,” Obama wrote while retweeting his photo. Thanks for everything you do to make this country a little more equal. “You’ve got a lot to be proud of, Jiwandeep. #PrideMonth #PrideTurban #LoveIsLove /SVhc0iwDF0Īs his tweet when viral, it caught the eye of former US President. I feel fortunate to be able to express all these aspects of my identity, and will continue to work toward ensuring the same freedom for others.
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I’m proud to be a bisexual bearded baking brain scientist.