White House hosts 'Jeopardy!' star Amy Schneider to mark Transgender Day of Visibility
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'Jeopardy!' champion Amy Schneider visited the White House on Thursday to mark the International Transgender Day of Visibility as the Biden administration rolled out a series of measures in support of transgender Americans.
"The more that people like me can be seen, the harder it is to sustain the myths that are kind of driving a lot of this hate and fear," Schneider, the first trans woman to qualify for the "Jeopardy!" Tournament of Champions, said from the White House briefing room.
Her visit -- which included a discussion about transgender visibility with second gentleman Doug Emhoff -- capped a busy day in Washington that saw the administration announce a slew of actions aimed at supporting the mental health of transgender children, removing barriers to entry for government services for trans Americans and improving data representation for transgender people.
"Transgender people are some of the bravest Americans I know, and our Nation and the world are stronger, more vibrant, and more prosperous because of them. To transgender Americans of all ages, I want you to know that you are so brave. You belong. I have your back," the President said in a presidential proclamation Wednesday evening.
International Transgender Day of Visibility aims to celebrate the achievements of transgender rights activists and to increase awareness of ongoing challenges transgender and gender-nonconforming people face.
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