As the saying goes, the news never stops — but there’s a lot of it out there, and all of it doesn’t always pertain to our readers. In this weekly news roundup, we’ll cover the top news stories that matter most to our diversity focused audience.
1. Biden Signs Respect for Marriage Act into Law
Just a few days after it passed the U.S. House of Representatives, President Joe Biden signed the Respect for Marriage Act into law, which for the first time in history approved protections for same-sex marriage under the federal government.
Before reaching the President’s desk, the House passed the law in a 258-169-1 vote. The law had bipartisan support, with all 39 Republicans joining House Democrats to sign it.