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 PERFORMS AND TAKES ACTION FOR EQUALITY ACT! The stars of Broadway showed up and took action at our virtual House Party in support of the Equality Act! In between performances by Kevin Smith Kirkwood, Michael Buchanan, Sarah Beth Pfeifer and Lisa Kron, the performers also showed how folks can be more effective adovcates on social media, calling their Senators and sending emails. Check out their performances here. INTERSECTIONS: INCLUDE OF TRANS STUDENTS IN EDUCATION, ATHLETICS, AND OTHER EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES In honor of Pride Month and on the Summer Olympic Games, NEAT is proud to be a signatory of 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 SPOTLIGHTS OF THE SUMMER: HELENA (NY), IRWIN (CT) & ELYSE (WA) Our Spotlights showcase the work of NEAT's staff, volunteers, donors and partners who are the backbone of what we do every day for LGBTQ+ Justice. This month, meet Helena (NY), Irwin (CT) and Elyse (WA) NEAT JOINS MUSIC & FAITH LUMINARIES TO TAKE ACTION FOR THE EQUALITY ACT ​The Music in Action livestream event in support of the Equality Act was a star studded event held during Pride month. The virtual house party was not only incredibly fun, but educational and impactful for all who attended.  Check out the performance here   As part of the Colors of Pride faith week for the Equality Act, NEAT proudly hosted an interactive virtual event with Bishop Megan Rohrer, the first openly transgender minister to be ordained by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.  Learn More Learn to pronounc Read More