by Wes Sanders

State Sentate Study Cmte to hold Nov 15 hearing on Healthcare Coverage Gap: GET INVOLVED

EXCITING UPDATE! After years of political posturing and inactiolgbt-health-crossn, Georgia leaders are finally looking at solutions to close the coverage gap and provide health insurance to nearly 300,000 low-income Georgians. On November 15th, a Senate Study Committee will meet to explore options. We need to make sure those legislators hear from YOU to recognize how important this issue is and that you appreciate their willingness to explore solutions. Here’s how you can help:

1) Send a positive note to these Senators (even better if you are a constituent in one of these districts!) to recognize what an important issue this is to you and encourage them to take action to close the coverage gap.

a. Sen. Charlie Bethel, Dalton (SD-54) email hidden; JavaScript is required

b. Sen. Michael Rhett, Marietta (SD-33) email hidden; JavaScript is required

c. Sen. Judson Hill, Marietta (SD-32) email hidden; JavaScript is required

d. Sen. Lester Jackson, Savannah (SD-2) email hidden; JavaScript is required

e. Sen. David Shafer, Duluth (SD-48) email hidden; JavaScript is required

f. Sen. Renee Unterman, Buford (SD-45) email hidden; JavaScript is required

2) Interested in joining us on Nov. 15th to show support and participate in a post-hearing press event? Reach out to Whitney Griggs at Georgians for a Healthy Future, email hidden; JavaScript is required.

3) Learn more about closing Georgia’s coverage gap and get more involved here.

by Wes Sanders

Recognizing ITLA – Congratulations in the 20th year!

In The Life Atlanta Celebrates “20 Years Strong” 

In The Life Atlanta, the official organizer of Atlanta Black Gay Pride (ABGP) has the theme this year  of “20 Years Strong,” to acknowledge its 20 years of service to the Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Queer Intersex and Asexual (LGBTQIA) community.

Georgia Equality will be participating again this year throughout the following event schedule for  September 1st& 2nd at the Center for Civil and Human Rights, 100 Ivan Allen Blvd, Atlanta 30313. Georgia Equality will also be participating in the health fair on Saturday and will table at the Pure Heat Festival on Sunday.

 

ATLANTA BLACK GAY PRIDE TOWN HALL & DISCUSSION SERIES SCHEDULE

Thursday, September 1st

 

8:30am – TOWN HALL – “A More Perfect Union – The Need for Comprehensive Civil Rights”

Moderator Leah Ward Sears – Former Ga Supreme Court Justice

10:00am – THRIVING WITH HIV – “Overcoming the Stigma that Prevents Us from Ending the Epidemic “

10:00am – ORLANDO – “Lessons Learned”

 12:00pm – Women’s Empowerment Purple Ribbon Luncheon — LGBTQIA Anti-Bullying Campaign

Celebrating Audre Lorde and her contribution to women as a feminist and activist.

 

2:15pm – QUEER CONVERSATIONS

2:15pm – Domestic Violence – “Love shouldn’t hurt like this” 

 

Friday, September 2nd

8:30am – SOCIAL JUSTICE DISCUSSION – OUR LIVES MATTER

8:30am – SOCIAL JUSTICE DISCUSSION – THE INSIDE GAME

 10:00am – MEDIA & FILM: IMAGES OF A CHANGING LANDSCAPE

10:00am – THE EQUALITY MOVEMENT – Politics, Law & Race

 

11:30am – FAITH & EQUALITY DISCUSSION

 2:00pm – TRANSGENDER EMPOWERMENT

2:00pm – CAMPUS EQUALITY – Living & Learning

 3:30pm – HIV INCLUSION – In It Together

3:30pm – SPORTS & LGBTQ EQUALITY

 

To learn more information contact: www. Inthelifeatlanta.org

 
Rob Woods
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