Kansas City Earns ANOTHER PERFECT SCORE For LGBTQ+ Equality

In a week that was tough for our posting schedule . . . We want to make certain that readers didn't miss and important tidbit and local winning streak.

To wit . . .

CELEBRATE!!! KANSAS CITY EARNS MORE LGBTQ+ TGIF ACCOLADES!!!

Here are the deets proudly shared by 12th & Oak this week . . .

Kansas City continues to set the standard for LGBTQ+ inclusivity and equity, earning a perfect score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign’s (HRC) 2024 Municipal Equality Index (MEI) for the fourth year in a row. The MEI is the only nationwide assessment of LGBTQ+ equality in municipal policies, laws, and services, making this recognition a significant milestone for the City’s commitment to fostering an inclusive community.

“I am proud Kansas City received a perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index for the fourth year in a row. While LGBTQ folks continue to face discrimination and threats to their rights across the country, Kansas City's commitment to our LGBTQ community is unshakeable," said Mayor Quinton Lucas. "We are committed to protecting LGBTQ rights and strengthening the protections we already have in place to make our community more inclusive. As a shining example for other cities across the country, we will continue to ensure everyone feels safe, valued, and welcome in our community, no matter what happens on the state or federal level.”

Kansas City’s perfect score highlights its leadership in areas such as non-discrimination laws, equality for municipal employees, LGBTQ+ representation in law enforcement, and municipal services tailored for LGBTQ+ residents, including youth, older adults, individuals experiencing homelessness, people living with HIV/AIDS, and the transgender community.

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

KCMO: Perfect Score in LGBTQ+ Equality