Biden celebrates LGBTQ+ community at White House Pride event.
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President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden hosted a picnic and concert at the White House to celebrate Pride Month and honor the courage of LGBTQ Americans. Biden reassured the crowd that LGBTQ rights were a top priority for his administration, but acknowledged the challenges that remain, including discrimination and violence. He urged Congress to pass the Equality Act and announced new initiatives to protect LGBTQ youth and combat book bans that disproportionately target the community. The event comes amid a surge in anti-LGBTQ legislation across US state legislatures.
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- At Pride Event, Biden Vows to Protect Rights of L.G.B.T.Q. Americans The New York Times
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