In an effort to protect and advance LGBTQ rights in the city, Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced a resource website that offers housing, health and economic resources to LGBTQ people.
“We have prioritized work related to the LGBTQ community across the board, operating off of the simple principle of treating others the way we want to be treated,” Bottoms said in an emailed statement. “These measures bring us closer to a more equitable and fair future for Atlanta.”
The announcement comes on the heels of the Atlanta Pride festival held Oct. 13 in downtown and Midtown Atlanta.
The website also provides LGBTQ youth with access to mentoring and counseling resources and support groups. Legal and job resources are also provided well as material for educators. Site visitors can also recommend resources for the website.
Bottoms’ announcement is a part of a larger initiative to support LGBTQ people in the city. The city’s inaugural Transgender Day of Remembrance will be held Nov. 20 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Atlanta City Hall. The day is dedicated to victims of anti-trans violence.
An LGBTQ job expo is slated for next year. It will offer on-site interviews and resume workshops.
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