Being able to see diverse narratives that reflect our lives is incredibly important. Last year, I had the personal privilege of attending the filming of an episode showcasing the marriage of two characters, Bette and Tina, a moment - (laughs) - that meant so much to queer women across the country.Įven though I grew up in one of the most diverse cities in the world - as some of you know, I grew up in New York City - as a young queer woman of color, I felt alone and sometimes invisible.įor so many people in our community, “The L Word”’s impact cannot be understated. Up here with me are the amazing, talented actresses who play those very roles - Jennifer Beals, Leisha Hailey, and Katherine Moennig - and the show’s co-creator, writer, and executive producer, Ilene Chaiken.Īfter hearing from them briefly at the podium today, the cast will meet with LGBTQI+ staffers of the Biden-Harris administration to talk about our administration’s work to advance full equality for our community. Today I’m honored to welcome the cast of “The L Word” and “Generation Q,” two Showtime series that chronicle the friendship, the love, the challenges, and the triumphs of strong, funny, and resilient queer women. And as the first openly queer person to hold the position of Press Secretary for the President of the United States, I see every day how important visibility and representation are. So, this week is Lesbian Visibility Week. JEAN-PIERRE: What’s going on? (Laughs.)Īll right, happy Tuesday.
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