Alphonso David (born 1970) is an American attorney and LGBT civil rights leader. In August 2019, he became the president of the Human Rights Campaign. He is the first civil rights lawyer and first person of color to serve as president of the organization.
American Psychological Association denounces conversion therapy
The American Psychological Association has condemned conversion therapy that attempts to change a persons gender identity, in a new resolution document.
In the seven-page document, the organisation details its stance on the anti-LGBTQ+ practice and why it shouldn’t be conducted.
Along with condemning conversion therapy in regards to gender identity, the APA has also made changes to their 1997 resolution that opposes conversion therapy for a person’s sexual orientation.
The APA holds over 100,000 members, with many of its policies and viewpoints used in contemporary medical practices. Alphonso David, president of the Human Rights Campaign praised the APA and their new resolution.
