Pride, Prejudice & Policy: Inside the Fight for LGBTQ+ Rights with HRC

Join Emily and Marissa as they interview Cordy and Anthony from the Human Rights Campaign. We discuss the impacts of the current administration on their work with the LGBTQ community, the power of pride, and what real ally ship entails.Cordy Elkins (she/her) sits on the HRC's National Board of Directors and has been a part of the HRC for over 15 years! Cordy has held a number of volunteer leadership positions over the years, and has helped make HRC's presence across New England well known. Cordy is a strong Ally to the LGBTQ+ Community and works tirelessly to ensure all who encounter her, know that they are loved, safe, and welcome. Outside of HRC, Cordy works full time in Social Media Marketing, which she is extremely passionate about. Cordy loves to travel and spend time with her fiancé, Dustin, and her dog Banker. You can follow Cordy at https://www.instagram.com/cordyelkAnthony L'Heureux (he/him) is a Volunteer Leader for the HRC's New England Steering Committee and has been involved for 2 years. Anthony has worked to plant stronger HRC roots in his home state of New Hampshire and has become a local Community Leader and Advisor for several other non-profits in the area. Anthony is a member of the LGBTQ+ Community and spends his time focused on the more marginalized members of the community, including Trans & Non-Binary folx, as well as Black, Brown, and other POC. Outside of HRC, Anthony works in Higher Education, full time in the Product Management space, and as a part time Adjunct Instructor. Anthony enjoys reading whodunit mysteries and spending time with his partner, Nolan, and dog Basil. You can follow Anthony at https://www.instagram.com/anthonyis_hereHuman Rights Campaign (HRC) https://www.hrc.org/The Human Rights Campaign and Human Rights Campaign Foundation fight to make equality, equity and liberation a reality for all lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people. As the nation’s largest LGBTQ+ civil rights organization, we drive impact by inspiring, engaging and mobilizing millions of pro-equality voters and supporters to elect pro-equality leaders and to demand equity-based policies and legislation; changing hearts and minds through programming that increases understanding, visibility and support for the diverse LGBTQ+ community in all aspects of our identities; and transforming the institutions and systems that shape our everyday lives by advancing LGBTQ+ inclusive policies and practices in schools, workplaces, hospitals, communities and beyond. You can follow HRC and HRC New England on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/humanrightscampaign https://www.instagram.com/hrcnewenglandLooking for ways to get involved? • Donate Funds & Become a Member https://give.hrc.org/page/162604/donate/1?ea.tracking.id=or_gnr_hrc_website2024 • Donate Time & Check Out our Upcoming Events https://www.hrccommunityhub.org/?nd=community_homePetition Link: https://reproequitynow.org/nhbirthcontrol Get involved: https://reproequitynow.org/joinus Subscribe: https://reproequitynow.org/repro-roundup-signup 00:00 Cold Open01:29 Mobilizing Community Support03:31 Anticipating Changes in Corporate Policies05:03 Responding to Rapid Changes06:16 HRC's Organizational Structure07:51 Navigating Community Expectations09:11 Intersectionality in Advocacy10:40 Community Responsibility and Engagement12:24 Intentional Coalition Building13:42 Partnerships with Lambda Legal17:37 Challenges in Military Service for Transgender Individuals20:25 Upcoming Pride Events and Community Engagement23:48 Navigating Political Landscapes in New Hampshire27:18 The Importance of Continued Activism29:04 The Role of Brands in Supporting LGBTQ+ Communities31:01 Workplace Inclusivity and Authenticity33:05 The Importance of Intentional Marketing36:42 Corporate Responsibility and Ethical Stance38:36 The Need for Education and Awareness45:11 The Importance of Action in Allyship46:41 The Role of Social Media in Advocacy49:01 Personal Experiences and the Impact of Visibility52:11 Overcoming Barriers to Being an Ally53:44 Celebrating Diversity and Family SupportSpecial thanks to Helianthus Woodworks for sharing their art with us for this episode: https://www.helianthuswoodworks.com/