Norton to Speak at Two Community Events Supporting D.C.’s LGBTQ Community, Today
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) today will speak at two events celebrating and supporting the District of Columbia's LBGTQ community.
Norton will speak at a community celebration and health fair hosted by Mary's House for Older Adults from 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. at 401 Anacostia Rd. SE. Mary's House is celebrating a $1.19 million award from the District for affordable housing for LGBTQ seniors.
Norton will also speak at Whitman-Walker Health's 40th Anniversary Gala from 6:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. at the Marriott Marquis (901 Massachusetts Ave NW). Norton has worked closely with Whitman-Walker since she came to Congress to fight to reduce the District's HIV/AIDS rate.
"Since I first arrived in Congress, we have come a long way toward ensuring equal rights and treatment for D.C.'s LGBTQ residents," Norton said. "These two outstanding organizations have been critical to the network providing resources and treatment to our LGBTQ community. D.C. desperately needs Mary's House for affordable housing for LGBTQ seniors, the first in D.C. I also look forward to congratulating Whitman-Walker on its 40th anniversary for providing first-class health care to D.C. residents and tirelessly working to reduce the District's HIV/AIDS rate. We have made tremendous progress since I was able to remove the deadly needle exchange rider and I will pledge tonight to continue the efforts that still must be pursued."