Sue Kerr Explained

Sue Kerr
Birth Place:Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Occupation:Writer, activist
Language:English
Genre:Non-fiction
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Subject:Disability, LGBT
Awards:GLAAD OUTstanding LGBTQ Blogger[1]
Years Active:2004–present

Sue Kerr is best known for covering LGBT community with her blog Pittsburgh Lesbian Correspondents for nearly two decades. Her work has earned multiple GLAAD Media Awards.[2] Kerr is also a national advocate for disability and LGBT rights.[3] [4]

About

Sue Kerr lives the Manchester neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA. She founded Pittsburgh Lesbian Correspondents in 2005 and serves its primary journalist.[5] She is regarded as an important voice on LGBT issues in Pennsylvania politics.[6] [7] Kerr lives with a disability; it is a common topic of her writing and activism.[8]

Kerr married her longtime partner on February 2, 2021. They had been together for 19 years prior. The pandemic wedding was co-officiated former Mayor of Pittsburgh Bill Peduto.[9] [10]

Activism

In 2012, Kerr founded a campaign to reduce waste by stocking food pantries with reusable tote bags.[11]

In the summer of 2022, Kerr distributed over 700 “Protect Trans Kids” yard signs after a Pittsburgh teenager was the target of transphobic slurs.[12] [13] Kerr's sign campaign successfully brought attention to youth transgender rights movement. By that Fall, the City of Pittsburgh proclaimed September 12, 2022 'Protect Trans Kids Day' which was drafted with the help of three LGBTQ teens.[14] [15]

Awards

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Pittsburgh Lesbian Correspondents Wins Outstanding Blog at 30th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in New York. Harvey. Spencer. 7 May 2019. GLAAD. 10 August 2022.
  2. Web site: Blogger Sue Kerr Wins Second GLAAD Media Award. Axelrod. Joshua. 20 May 2022. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Block Communications. 10 August 2022.
  3. News: Two Visions for the Future of Health Care are at War in Pittsburgh . Johnson . Carolyn . 13 February 2018 . . 10 August 2022 .
  4. Web site: Disabled Viewers Criticize 60 Minutes story. 8 December 2016. CBS News. 10 August 2022.
  5. Web site: Here Are the 57 Trans Americans Killed in 2021. Ring. Trudy. 20 October 2021. The Advocate. 10 August 2022.
  6. Web site: The mayor's new spokesperson is making history and blazing trails in life and work. Conte. Andrew. 3 March 2022. NEXTPittsburgh. 10 August 2022. The mayor’s new press secretary says she expects to reach the public through outlets such as Sue Kerr’s PghLesbian blog.
  7. Web site: Dr. Rachel Levine Is Joe Biden's Pick For Most Diverse Administration Ever. Ennis. Dawn. 21 Jan 2022. Forbes. 10 August 2022.
  8. Web site: Pittsburghers weigh in as Social Security mulls using social media to help vet disability claims. Palmiero. Kimberly. 20 May 2019. Public Source. 10 August 2022.
  9. Web site: Scenes from a Longterm Pittsburgh Couple's Backyard Pandemic Wedding. Wickerham. Jared. 2 February 2021. Pittsburgh City Paper. 10 August 2022.
  10. Web site: Post-Roe, What's the Fate of Marriage Equality in PA?. Pizzoli. Frank. 24 July 2022. Pennsylvania Capital-Star. 10 August 2022.
  11. Web site: New Project Sets Out to Collect Thousands of Totes. 15 December 2012. WTAE-TV. 15 December 2012 . 10 August 2022.
  12. Web site: "Protect Trans Kids" signs spring up throughout North Side in support of local family alleging harassment. Rosenfeld. Jordana. 7 July 2022. Pittsburgh City Paper. 10 August 2022.
  13. Web site: Local Family Speaking Out After They Said Neighbor Targeted Transgender Daughter with Yard Signs. Kirkland. Talia. 11 July 2022. WPXI. 10 August 2022.
  14. Web site: Pittsburgh City Council proclaims Monday as Protect Trans Kids Day. 12 September 2022 . KDKA-TV. 15 October 2022.
  15. Web site: Inspired by support of local trans teen, Pittsburgh celebrates 'Protect Trans Kids Day'. Blackley. Katie. 13 September 2022. WESA (FM). 13 September 2022.
  16. Web site: Best Pittsburgh Blogger of 2016. 16 October 2017. Pittsburgh City Paper. 10 August 2022.
  17. Web site: Sue Kerr's Blog Pittsburgh Lesbian Correspondents Wins National GLAAD Media Award. Andrews. Amanda. 13 June 2019. Northside Chronicle. 10 August 2022.
  18. Web site: Best of Pittsburgh People and Places. 6 August 2019. Pittsburgh City Paper. 10 August 2022.
  19. Web site: Pittsburgh Writer Wins GLAAD Media Award for the Second Time. Gratzinger. Ollie. 19 May 2022. Pittsburgh Magazine. 10 August 2022.
  20. Web site: LGBTQ+ Journalists Raquel Willis, Sue Kerr Do Monica Roberts Proud. 28 October 2022. The Advocate. 1 November 2022.

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