June is Pride month in the United States, so this month’s theme is inspirational LGBTQ+ People. Our first one is Danica Roem. I picked Danica because I went to the last night of Milwaukee pride yesterday, and Danica was this year’s opening keynote for Milwaukee pride.
-💜 Violet
June: Inspirational LGBTQ+ People
June 10th-16th, 2018:
Person of the week: Danica Roem
Quote of the week: “It doesn’t matter what you look like, where you come from, how you worship or who you love: you have a right to bring your ideas to the table.” – Danica Roem
Birthday: September 30, 1984
Age: 33
Born in: Manassas Virginia, U.S.A.
Lives in: Manassas, Virginia, U.S.A.
Job: Journalist, Politician (Virginia House of Delegates, District 13)
Family: Marian Roem (mom), John Paul Roem (dad), Anthony Oliveto (grandfather),Boyfriend, Step Daughter
What she does for social justice: Danica is the first openly transgender person to be elected to the Virginia General Assembly and the first openly transgender person to both be elected and serve in any U.S. state legislature. She can shares her story, and spreads the word about LGBTQ+ issues as well as other issues.
This millennial is a leader for change! She represents a critical advancement in our country in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights
#Pride #Loveislove #Transrightsarehumanrights #makeingachange
