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The Greater Pittsburgh Chapter serves Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Greene, Indiana, Lawrence, Washington, and Westmoreland counties.
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Celebrate Pittsburgh Pride 2010 with the ACLU-PA Greater Pittsburgh Chapter
PITTSBURGH—The American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania, in partnership with the Delta Foundation and Pittsburgh Pride 2010 will present a forum on civil rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people on Monday, June 7th at 6:30pm on the campus of Carnegie Mellon University (University Center Connan Room, 5000 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, 15213).
The forum, “You Belong: At School, in the Workplace, as a Family, and in Politics – Issues and Answers on Law, Marriage, Money and Family Matters” aims to provide LGBT people—and their friends and families—with a better understanding of their legal rights and offer practical advice on adoption, tax issues and healthcare decisions.
The program will look at students’ rights, family and tax issues, anti-discrimination protections at work and current legislative efforts in Pennsylvania to end discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in employment, housing and public accommodations. Local legal experts will participate in “Experts’ Corners” -- giving attendees the opportunity to ask questions and get advice individually and in small group conversations. Light refreshments will be provided.
You definitely won't want to miss this informative, dynamic event!
Our expert panel will feature:
- Amanda Green Hawkins, Allegheny County Councilwoman—Primary Sponsor, Allegheny County Human Relations Ordinance
- Kathy Schneider, Attorney and CPA—Law Offices of Kathleen D. Schneider
- Robert Flipping, Supervisor of Education/Community Services and Intake—Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission – Pittsburgh Regional Office
- Sue Frietsche, Senior Staff Attorney—Women’s Law Project
- Erika Fricke, Chief of Staff—Office of State Representative Dan Frankel (primary sponsor of House Bill 300 which would ban discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity or expression in housing, employment and public accommodations across Pennsylvania).
Invite your friends on Facebook and help us get the word out! View the full press release here.
Walk with the ACLU-PA in the Pride Awareness March!
The ACLU-PA Pittsburgh Chapter will also have a contingent in this year's Pride Awareness March. Join us and show off your ACLU pride! Marchers will get an awesome t-shirt and other Pride goodies. And after the parade, make your way over to the ACLU booth for PrideFest! Details below:
When: Sunday, June 13th -- line up at 9:45 am.
Where: Meet at the steps of PNC First Side, 500 First Avenue, Downtown (near Grant and Blvd of the Allies). Look for our yellow 'Get Busy/Get Equal' shirts!
For more information or to get involved, contact Erin Gill, ACLU-PA Community Organizer at: egill@aclupa.org or call 412-681-7736.
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Contact Information
313 Atwood Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
412-681-7736
Toll-free: 877-PGH-ACLU
Fax: 412-681-8707
info@aclupgh.org
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