We interviewed the ERG’s co-chairs Paul Clark, biological sciences technician at our Milford Lab, and Patricia “Trish” Clay, anthropologist in our Social Sciences Branch, to learn more about the ERG, their goals, what kinds of topics and issues they’re addressing, and why they decided to lead the ERG. To celebrate Pride Month we’re highlighting our science center’s recently created Employee Resource Group called the LGBTQIA+ ERG. It’s used to signify all of the gender identities and sexual orientations, including Two-Spirit, a pan-Indigenous American identity, and Non-Binary. The “plus” is often seen as “+” after the Q. LGBTQ is an acronym for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer or Questioning and is used to describe someone’s sexual orientation or gender identity. The uprising helped launch LGBT political activism and led to creation of many of today’s gay rights organizations. It started with the Stonewall Uprising in June 1969 when New York City police raided the Stonewall Inn, a gay bar located in Greenwich Village in New York City, New York. June is Pride Month-an entire month dedicated to uplifting LGBTQ+ voices, celebrating their culture, and supporting LGBTQ+ rights. Photo credit: New York Public Library Collections/Diana Davies. Stonewall Uprising began in June 1969 when New York City police raided the Stonewall Inn, a gay bar located in Greenwich Village in New York City, New York.
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