At the annual GLAAD Awards on Saturday, the first Black and openly queer press secretary spoke to Jezebel about the 'devastating' rise in anti-LGBTQ+ bills.
“This administration has done a lot in the past few years by lifting up policies that show that this community is important. This is a President that has been incredibly vocal and has been an ally for a very long time, so we’re going to continue to do that,” Jean-Pierre told Jezebel. “There’s been many times at the podium where I have called out these pieces of legislation.
Before continuing on with her evening, Jean-Pierre left Jezebel with one last message for trans girls, in particular: “We love you, we see you, be who you are. It is important to be who you are and not let anyone tell you otherwise
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