Queer Eye’s Karamo says LGBTQ+ rights ‘depend’ on US election

queer eyeculture expert Karamo Brown has an impassioned message for LGBTQ+ voters ahead of next month’s crucial US presidential election.

In an exclusive interview with PinkNews, the TV host said LGBTQ+ Americans face “serious challenges to our rights, dignity and future” as the prospect of Donald Trump’s return to the White House looms large. expressed concern.

He insisted that LGBTQ+ people’s vote “is especially important now, at this critical moment in our history.”

The election will be held on November 5th, with former Republican President Trump aiming to take back the White House from the Democrats.

While Democratic candidate Kamala Harris has a history of supporting queer communities, Trump is widely seen as the most anti-LGBTQ+ president in recent history.

President Trump has vowed to ban transgender athletes from women’s sports, spread lies that schools are forcing children to change their gender, and said he would ban gender-affirming health care for transgender youth. Ta.

“Our community has fought too long and too hard to have progress taken away from us,” Brown said. “So my message to LGBTQ+ voters is simple: We are power and our vote is our most powerful tool. This election season, get involved, make your voice heard, and support our Let’s protect the future of our communities. Our rights depend on it.”

Mr. Brown will receive the National Leadership Award this weekend. National LGBTQ Special Committee He was honored at a gala in Florida for his advocacy on HIV support, education and prevention.

Since 1973, the National LGBTQ+ Task Force has worked to advance equality for LGBTQ+ people across the United States. This year’s celebration is a fundraiser to support the organization’s Queer the Vote campaign, which aims to encourage LGBTQ+ people to vote next month.

“The Queer the Vote campaign is about more than just showing up. It’s about using our collective power to ensure our representation and protection,” Brown added. [about] HIV, gender identity or sexual orientation.”

He continued, “I want to live in a world where LGBTQ+ people, especially black and brown people, are free to exist without fear of violence, discrimination, or rejection. What gives me hope is , a new generation of queer activists and leaders who are driving that change. They are fearless, intersectional, and relentless in their fight for justice.

“They give me hope that real and lasting progress is not only possible, but inevitable.”

In 2015, the Emmy Award winner founded 6in10.org, an organization that fights the stigma surrounding HIV and provides mental health support and education to Black and brown queer people affected by the virus. Established.

He worked with organizations such as the Los Angeles LGBT Center and the National Black Justice Coalition, and worked with the White House during President Barack Obama’s presidency to help develop policies that supported LGBTQ+ youth.

“This work is very personal to me,” he said. “Growing up, I saw firsthand the effects of HIV stigma within my community. It wasn’t just about the disease, it was also about shame, isolation, and silence. As a Black queer man, I We knew that so many in our community were struggling not only with the disease, but also with the stigma that comes with it.

“I couldn’t stand idly by. My journey started with wanting to create a space where people living with HIV felt seen and heard. It was about ensuring that no one feels inferior because of their status. This work began with recognizing that our stories, our lives, are worth fighting for. ”

of National LGBTQ Special Committee The gala will be held Saturday (October 19th) at the Miami Beach Convention Center.

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