Maryland Legislative LGBTQ+ Caucus to hold town hall on Eastern Shore
The Maryland Legislative LGBTQ+ Caucus on Wednesday will hold a town hall with the Delmarva Pride Center and DoCoPride that will focus on legal protections for LGBTQ Marylanders.
The town hall will take place from 6-7:30 p.m. in the Waterfowl Building (40 S. Hanson St.) in Easton. It will also be virtual for those who cannot attend in person.
A press release notes elected officials and “state and federal legal experts” will talk about “the current status of protections for LGBTQ+ Marylanders and what the future may hold.” “As Maryland prepares for the incoming federal administration, the LGBTQ+ Caucus is steadfast in reaffirming Maryland’s commitment to supporting all of its residents,” said state Del.
Kris Fair (D-Frederick County), who chairs the Maryland Legislative LGBTQ+ Caucus. “Coordination will be critical to building a comprehensive package of legislation that affirms the unique lived experiences of all its residents — especially queer, nonbinary, and transgender people targeted by harmful legislation.” Tina Jones, co-founder and chair of the Delmarva Pride Center in Easton, in the press release notes the LGBTQ community “is facing unprecedented levels of bias and potential harm at this time.” “As part of our safe spaces initiative, we are honored to have this opportunity to partner with the Maryland Legislative LGBTQ+ Caucus and DoCo Pride to educate folks on their rights and stand together to say hate, bias, and harm have no place on the Eastern Shore or anywhere in Maryland,” said Jones.
