American Dreams and American Reality
American Dreams
We all deserve a place to call home.
American Reality
You could legally be denied housing if you are LGBTQ+
Stories
- Growing threats of anti-LGBTQ+ violence in his neighborhood made Dawn fear for his safety—it took a big step to finally find stability in another community.
- Emma became the first trans woman to walk every block in Manhattan. But before she accomplished that, an unsafe living situation threatened her ability to call New York City home.
- Trey hid her transgender identity when she was young, and talks about the importance of safety and security - especially for trans people - and encourages everyone to be treated with respect and to live as their authentic self
- “Even the smallest act of kindness speaks volumes for those who are affected."
(gentle rhythmic music)
[Narrator 1] We all deserve a place to call home.
[Text on screen] American Dreams. The freedom to live in safety.
[Narrator ] That's an American dream.
[Text on screen] American Reality
In over 50% of U.S. states, you could legally be denied housing if you are LGBTQ+.
Movement Advancement Project, 2024
Get the facts and hear real stories at LoveHasNoLabels.com.
(door slamming)
[Text on screen] American Dream
[Narrator] These walls and windows hold me tight.
The warm embrace we all call home.
My neighbors watch over one another.
This little street is a land of liberty of its own,
where I always have a place to go.
I'm free to call this place my ow-
(door slam)
[Text on screen] American Reality
In over 50% of U.S. states, you could legally be denied housing if you are LGBTQ+.
Movement Advancement Project, 2024
Get the facts and hear real stories at LoveHasNoLabels.com.
[Narrator] - We all deserve a place to call home.
That's an American dream.
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Homelessness in the LGBTQ+ community
Violence targeting LGBTQ+ people
Annual crime statistics collected by the Federal Bureau of Investigations show violence in the nation overall is dropping, but hate crimes targeting LGBTQ+ people are rising: Hate crimes based on sexual orientation rose 23% in 2023 compared to 2022.More than 1 in 5 of any type of hate crime is now motivated by anti-LGBTQ+ sentimentSource: Human Rights Campaign (HRC)
LGBTQ+ people could face barriers to housing
Barriers can take a variety of forms: LGBTQ+ people are at risk of being denied, charged higher rates for, or removed from housing. Nearly 3 in 10 LGBTQ+ adults reported experiencing some kind of housing related barrier or harassment in the past year, including being prevented or discouraged from buying a home, being denied access to a shelter, or experiencing harassment from housemates or neighbors.
Source: Center for American Progress
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