President Joe Biden has invited thousands of LGBTQ+ individuals to the White House to celebrate Pride Month.
FILE - President Joe Biden speaks during an event to commemorate Pride Month, in the East Room of the White House, on June 25, 2021, in Washington. has invited thousands of LGBTQ+ individuals to celebrate Pride Month in a high-profile show of support at a time when the community feels under attack like never before and the White House has little recourse to beat back a flood state-level legislation against them.
She said LGBTQ+ people need to know that Biden “has their back” and"will continue to fight for them. And that's the message that we want to make sure that gets out there." Kelley Robinson, the campaign's president, called for a “swift and powerful” response by people in power, including in government, business and education.
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