 Recent years have seen increased protections for LGBTQ+ Americans. Still, leaders and advocates are working to achieve full equality for these communities nationwide. From pending legislation like the Equality Act to advancements in visibility and equity in media, workplaces, healthcare, and governing bodies, The Hill will explore the impact of hard-fought wins and the road still ahead for the issues most affecting LGBTQ+ communities this Pride month. Featuring: Governor Kate Brown, Oregon Cecilia Chung, Sr. Director, Strategic Initiatives & Evaluation, Transgender Law Center Kristen Maxwell Cooper, Editor-in-Chief, The Knot Ruby Corado, Founder & Executive Director, Casa Ruby, Activist Casa Ruby, Activist Wilson Cruz, Actor, Producer & Grand Marshal, NYC Pride 2021 Dr. Jesse Ehrenfeld, Immediate Past Board Chair, American Medical Association David France, Academy Award-nominated Filmmaker, How to Survive a Plague, Welcome to Chechnya & The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson Sasha Issenberg, Author, The Engagement: America's Quarter-Century Struggle Over Same-Sex Marriage Dr. Veronica Ivy, Masters Track Cycling World Champion & Activist Lesléa Newman, Author, Heather Has Two Mommies Todd Sears, Founder & CEO, Out Leadership Kasey Suffredini, Actor, Producer & Grand Marshal, NYC Pride 2021 Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-NY), Co-chair, Congressional LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus Moderator: Steve Clemons, Editor-at-Large, The Hill Watch Live Today
1:00 PM Eastern/10:00 AM Pacific Questions for our speakers? Join the conversation using @TheHillEvents and #TheHillLGBTQ. | 
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