Commerce News: Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and One Community to host LGBTQ+ pride month conversation on workforce development, equity, and inclusion

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Office of Public Affairs, publicaffairs@doc.gov

On Friday, June 10, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo and One Community President Angela Hughey will host a virtual Pride Month conversation on the state of the LGBTQ+ community, workforce development, equity, and inclusion. The discussion will focus on the Department of Commerce’s role in advancing the President’s equity agenda and how companies can support workforce development opportunities for LGBTQ+ communities & foster inclusive environments for LGBTQ+ workers.The conversation follows Secretary Raimondo’s participation in the Commerce Department’s first ever raising of a pride flag at the Herbert C. Hoover Building.

EVENT DETAILS
WHO:Gina Raimondo, U.S. Secretary of CommerceAngela Hughey, President of One Community
WHEN:Friday, June 10th at 2:15PM ET
WHERE:Virtual, via Zoom
RSVP:Accredited members of the press interested in attending the event should contact publicaffairs@doc.gov.