Tag: LGBTQ
Measure to ban discrimination against LGBTQ community fails
An ordinance that would have banned discrimination based on gender identity or sexual orientation has failed in Daviess County on a 2-2 vote.
Covington first city in state to ban ‘conversion therapy’
Covington became the first city in Kentucky to ban 'Conversion Therapy' on children under the age of 18, according to the Fairness Campaign.
Cold Spring passes LGBTQ Fairness Ordinance
The City of Cold Spring passed an LGBTQ Fairness Ordinance Monday by a vote of 4-to-1, according to the Fairness Campaign.
Woodford County passes LGBTQ Fairness Ordinance
By a vote of 5-to-3, Woodford County Fiscal Court on Tuesday passed a Fairness Ordinance prohibiting LGBTQ discrimination, according to the Fairness Campaign.
Fort Thomas becomes 17th city with LGBTQ Fairness Ordinance
Fort Thomas unanimously passed a Fairness Ordinance on Tuesday prohibiting LGBTQ discrimination in employment, housing and public accommodations, according to the Fairness Campaign.
Highland Heights passes LGBTQ Fairness Ordinance
Highland Heights unanimously passed a Fairness Ordinance Tuesday night prohibiting LGBTQ discrimination, according to the Fairness Campaign.
Lexington receives highest rating ever from national equality organization
Lexington has been rated by the Human Rights Campaign since 2013 and has increased its score, moving up from 53 to 93.
Chick-fil-A to no longer fund organizations with anti-LGBTQ ties
The company told ABC News Monday that it was refocusing its donations to groups centered on "hunger, homelessness and education" beginning in the new year.
Bellevue becomes 15th Kentucky city to pass LGBTQ Fairness Ordinance
On Wednesday, Bellevue unanimously passed a Fairness Ordinance prohibiting discrimination against the LGBTQ community, according to the Fairness Campaign.
LGBTQ* resource center celebrates Trans Week of Awareness
In honor of national Transgender Week of Awareness, is hosting its own Trans Week of Awareness (TWOA) Nov. 18 through Nov. 22.
Pride Run 5k in support of Fayette County Schools
Lexington's Inaugural Pride Run 5k took place Saturday in support of LGBTQ students, families and allies.
Versailles passes Fairness Ordinance prohibiting LGBTQ discrimination
Versailles became the fourteenth city in Kentucky to pass a Fairness Ordinance prohibiting LGBTQ discrimination in employment, housing and public accommodations, according to the Fairness Campaign.
Georgetown considers adding LGBTQ community to its fairness ordinance
Georgetown's council meeting was packed, people filing in to hear the discussion on the city's fairness ordinance.
Dayton becomes 12th Kentucky city to pass fairness ordinance
With a unanimous 5-0 vote Tuesday night, Dayton, in Northern Kentucky, became the 12th Kentucky city to pass a fairness ordinance.
2019 Pride Fest: Day Two
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - It was a busy weekend in downtown Lexington at the 2019 Pride Festival.
The community came together to show support, but...
FCPS to have booth at Lexington’s Pride Fest for first time ever
Fayette County Public Schools will have an information booth at Lexington's Pride Fest this Saturday, for the first time ever.
Lexington Pride Festival holding design contest
Your art could be seen all over Lexington and beyond. The Lexington Pride Festival is holding a button design contest.
Kentucky companies named LGBTQ-inclusive
The Human Rights Campaign Foundation released its Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality rankings.
JustFundKY hosts a salute to Jim Gray
A LGBTQ advocacy non-profit honored former Lexington Mayor, Jim Gray.
Kentucky’s LGBTQ laws rated in Human Rights Campaign’s Annual State Equality Index
The Human Rights Campaign Foundation and the Equality Federation Institute released their 5th annual State Equality Index.
