Montgomery Community Media

Noelia Romero-Izarza, activista Transgénero habla sobre la importancia de la visibilidad de las mujeres Trans en medio de múltiples ataques y rechazos contra la comunidad LGBTQ. Según Romero-Izarza en los últimos años de la administración del Presidente Donald Trump se han dado pasos hacia atrás y tienen mucha expectativa bajo la nueva administración. En Hola […]

La activista transgénero Noelia Romero-Izarza comparte con MyMCM los retos que ha tenido que enfrentar su comunidad durante los últimos cuatro años bajo la administración del Presidente Donald Trump, lo que esperan bajo el nuevo mandato, los obstáculos a los que se han tenido que enfrentar durante la pandemia Covid-19, donde dice que las personas […]

For a fourth consecutive year, Rockville has scored perfect marks on the Human Rights Campaign’s 2020 Municipal Equality Index (MEI) for the city’s comprehensive laws, policies and services for its LGBTQ community. According to their website, the MEI examines how inclusive municipal laws, policies, and services are for LGBTQ people who live and work there. […]

At its Oct. 6 meeting, Montgomery County councilmembers unanimously enacted an LGBTQ Bill of Rights that strengthens the county’s protection of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer residents. This bill of rights is the first such law in Maryland and the region, according to the council. The legislation adds gender expression and HIV status to […]

It’s Tuesday, July 7, and today is National Strawberry Sundae Day. Because scattered thunderstorms are expected later in the day, this is something sweeter that we can look forward to. In the meantime, here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Council in Virtual Session:  Montgomery County Council meets virtually at 9:30 a.m. […]

County Executive Marc Elrich and Councilmember Evan Glass kicked off pride month in Montgomery County Monday by raising the rainbow flag outside of the Executive Office Building in Rockville. “How you identify or who you choose to love are personal, individual choices and there is no place in our county for intolerance. Raising the Pride flag […]

El lunes 8, el ejecutivo del condado de Montgomery, Marc Elrich, y el concejal Evan Glass levantaron la bandera del Orgullo LGBTQ+ fuera del edificio de la Oficina Ejecutiva en Rockville para reconocer oficialmente el Mes del Orgullo en el condado de Montgomery. El año pasado, el concejal Glass encabezó esta conmemoración anual y organizó […]

El concejal del condado de Montgomery Evan Glass anunció, a través de un comunicado, sobre una serie de eventos que se llevarán a cabo de manera virtual, para todas las edades y durante todo el mes de junio en conmemoración al Mes del Orgullo LGBTQ+.  Las actividades incluyen desde cantos en familia, panel de conversaciones para […]

Montgomery County Public Schools will be hosting a virtual Pride Town Hall on Wednesday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The goal is to reconnect MCPS LGBTQ+ youth, families, and the local community during the COVID-19 health crisis. The webinar will include remarks from community leaders and organizations that will provide a variety of resources for families […]

Montgomery County Board of Education members unanimously approved adding a LGBTQ+ pilot course for high school students at its May 12 business meeting. The course will be offered as an elective to 11th and 12th graders who have previously taken U.S. History. Spread out over four units, the curriculum will examine factors that shape identity, […]