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Celebrating Pride Month, 2020

U.S. Department of Commerce sent this bulletin at 06/26/2020 02:00 PM EDT

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Pride Month, 2020

The U.S. Department of Commerce is proud to join the nation in commemorating Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ+) Pride Month throughout the month of June.

At Commerce, LGBTQ+ Pride Month provides us an opportunity to increase the awareness of the significant contributions made to the United States and the Department by individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning.

Spotlight on Commerce: Zach Lilly

"Pride has never been about a single community looking after its own interests. It has always been an expression and celebration of many different communities that work together in solidarity," says National Telecommunications and Information Administration Telecom Policy Analyst Zach Lilly.

Spotlight on Commerce: Michael Marangell

"At the International Trade Administration, I have felt accepted and supported by colleagues and partners at every step," says Michael Marangell, Commercial Attaché, U.S. Commercial Service in Beijing. Michael is now on a detail to the Federal Emergency Management Agency to assist with #COVID19 response efforts.

Spotlight on Commerce: Dr. John Cortinas

"Using this month to highlight accomplishments in the #LGBT community helps those in the community feel accepted and those outside feel more comfortable with others that are not like them," says Dr. John Cortinas, Director of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory.

Spotlight on Commerce: Gilbert Resendez

"While we come from different places and different backgrounds, we all share the innate desire for acceptance," says Gilbert Resendez, who works to expand broadband access across America as a BroadbandUSA Specialist National Telecommunications and Information Administration.