Diversity speakers shed light on LGBT issues

The United Way for Southeastern Michigan staff gained valuable insight into issues important to the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community at a recent diversity and inclusion event, thanks to the candor of two prominent local supporters.

Fox 2 News reporter and anchor Charles Pugh and Leslie Ann Thompson, executive director of Affirmations Lesbian and Gay Community Center, shared accounts of discrimination and barriers they have faced both personally and professionally as a result of their sexual orientation during a Dec. 13 presentation at UWSEM's headquarters.

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