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First Iowa LGBT Rural Pride Summit Thursday

Thursday, Aug. 18 will mark Iowa’s first Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Rural Pride Summit.  The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has partnered with the National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR), True Colors Fund and One Iowa to organize the free event that includes workshops to address the unique challenges faced by the LGBT community, including economic advancement, family law and access to quality healthcare. Agriculture Secretary, Tom Vilsack, will be delivering the keynote speech at the inaugural event that begins at 12:30 p.m. in the Olmsted Center at Drake University. The Rural Pride campaign was launched in 2014, and since then has offered a platform for LGBT Americans, advocates, federal agencies and non-profit organization to address specific needs and increase access to opportunities for rural LGBT youth and their families.

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