President Obama and the LGBT Community
President Barack Obama signs an executive order granting Federal employees with same sex partners more benefits in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, June 17, 2009. Official White House Photographer Lawrence Jackson

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  • May 26, 2011 at 5:03 PM EDT

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  • May 6, 2011 at 6:46 PM EDT

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    On April 25th, the First Family hosted the 133rd Annual White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House. Read about the LGBT families who came from across the country to join the First Family in games, crafts, live music, healthy cooking demonstrations, sports activities, and, of course, egg rolling!

  • March 22, 2011 at 8:38 PM EDT

    Ending Violence Based on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

    At the United Nations Human Rights Council, some 85 countries join the United States in reaffirming our joint commitment to end acts of violence and human rights abuses on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity.

  • March 4, 2011 at 5:39 PM EDT

    African American LGBT Student Leaders Winning the Future

    To celebrate the end of Black History Month, the White House welcomed 60 emerging African American LGBT student leaders for a discussion on leadership, public service, and winning the future.

  • February 24, 2011 at 8:53 PM EDT

    A Call to Action: Leveraging Private Sector Support for the National HIV/AIDS Strategy

    Organizations in the private sector are helping the Federal Government meets the goals outline in its National HIV/AIDS Strategy. These foundations and businesses are improving the quality of life of HIV/AIDS patients.

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ENGAGING THE COMMUNITY

President Obama is committed to working with all Americans to create the brightest future for our country through innovation, education and building new technologies and more connected communities.

Since taking office, the President has demonstrated that his vision for a brighter future includes greater equality for LGBT Americans. The President and his Administration are dedicated to eliminating barriers to equality, fighting discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, and engaging LGBT communities across the country.

This site is a tool for you to learn about how President Obama and his team are working to win the future for LGBT Americans.

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Winning the Future for LGBT Americans

Additional Resources

Stop Bullying
Aids.gov
Don't Ask Don't Tell

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