This week ended Pride Month 2020 – which, I don’t have to tell you, was one of the most unusual and extraordinary Pride months since…
Practices to “cure” individuals of their same-sex sexual orientations and transgender identities include a number of techniques ranging from shaming to hypnosis to inducing vomiting…
Get the facts about Senate Bill 43: What is SB 43? SB 43 is a bill that was signed into law on June 30, 2017…
At PROMO we know how difficult of a time this is, especially for our LGBTQ family. Below is a list of resources, including sources to…
PROMO works to build and maintain strong, productive relationships with elected and appointed officials, in particular those in the State House, State Senate, and other…
Missouri’s legislative session starts in January and ends in May every year. This is when bills become laws in Missouri. The Governor may convene the…
UPDATE: PROMO is currently reassessing it's internship program during this time of pandemic. We will be posting new internship opportunities soon. Please be in touch…
PROMO has an active presence lobbying at the Missouri Capitol on behalf of over 180,000 LGBTQ Missourians. Lobbying is simply an effort to win the…
Two more weeks. While it can feel like an eternity when we anticipate harmful moves by the Missouri legislature, that is how much time is…
On Monday, Missouri lawmakers advanced the Missouri Nondiscrimination Act (MONA) to the Floor calendar of the House. After languishing in the Children and Families Committee…
This week we celebrated Transgender Day of Visibility (TDoV) to honor our transgender and nonbinary community while also raising awareness about the discrimination our community…
Today, the House Rules - Administrative Oversight Committee advanced HJR 53, a hateful attack on transgender youth in our state, all but assuring a contentious…
With just 4 weeks left in this year’s legislative session, your support is as important as ever. HJR 53, a hateful attack on transgender youth…
The Missouri Nondiscrimination Act which would add sexual orientation and gender identity to the existing Missouri Human Rights Statute. In considering this measure, the…
Missouri's legislative session is in full effect until May of 2021 Take a look closer at the bills we are tracking in Missouri. Wanting to…
In a pair of historic decisions, the Missouri Supreme Court ruled this morning that a case of employment discrimination of a gay man and a…
This week, the LGBT community celebrates the support of over 350 Missouri-based companies ranging from the small business to the Fortune 500 now voicing their…
Have you been discriminated at work, asked to leave a public accommodation, or denied housing because you are LGBTQ? Take the following steps.1. Report discrimination…
SAGE of PROMO Fund strives to enhance the quality of life of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender older adults through service, advocacy and community awareness.…
LGBTQ Missourians need to be protected from discrimination. The Missouri Nondiscrimination Act (MONA) would add sexual orientation and gender identity to Missouri’s Human Rights Act, which…
June has been a big month for our community. The Supreme Court ruled that LGBTQ people in every state, including Missouri, are protected from employment…
Today is a historic day for LGBTQ people around the country. Let there be no doubt, today marks a significant win for legal equality. In…
When LGBTQ Missourians visit their healthcare provider they often do not know or understand their rights as patients. Knowing your rights makes it easier for…
Earlier this week, I sent a message to you expressing my optimism for the future. While I do remain optimistic about the future of LGBTQ…
