Summer Newsletter (2021)

SUMMER 2021 Broadway Performs for the Equality Act Music & Faith Luminaries take Action for the Equality Act Intersections: Include Trans Students in All Activities Spotlights of the Summer: Helena (NY) BROADWAY STARS PERFORM AND ADVOCATE FOR THE EQUALITY ACT! Broadway performers turned out to take action at our virtual House Party backing the Equality Act! Alongside sets from Kevin Smith Kirkwood, Michael Buchanan, Sarah Beth Pfeifer and Lisa Kron, the artists shared tips on becoming stronger advocates through social media, calling Senators and sending emails. Watch their performances here. INTERSECTIONS: FULL INCLUSION OF TRANS STUDENTS IN EDUCATION, ATHLETICS AND OTHER EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Marking Pride Month and the Summer Olympic Games, NEAT is proud to sign In Support of Full Inclusion for Transgender Students: An Open Letter from the Civil and Human Rights Community.  Learn More Learn to pronounc Read More SUMMER SPOTLIGHTS: HELENA (NY), IRWIN (CT) & ELYSE (WA) Our Spotlights celebrate the staff, volunteers, donors and partners whose daily work powers NEAT's mission for LGBTQ+ Justice. This month, get to know Helena (NY), Irwin (CT) and Elyse (WA) NEAT UNITES WITH MUSIC AND FAITH LEADERS TO ADVOCATE FOR THE EQUALITY ACT ​The Music in Action livestream for the Equality Act was a star-studded gathering held during Pride month. The virtual house party proved both entertaining and educational, leaving a real impact on everyone who joined.  Check out the performance here   During the Colors of Pride faith week for the Equality Act, NEAT proudly presented an interactive virtual event with Bishop Megan Rohrer, the first openly transgender minister ordained by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.  Learn More Learn to pronounc Read More