News Briefs: Chosen Family

Jun 30, 2021 | 2018 Spring - Chosen Family, News Briefs

Georgia State Rep. Renita Shannon Comes Out as Bi!

“I am not only a consistent advocate for LGBTQ issues, I am a member of the LGBTQ community. I am a bisexual black woman.” GA state Rep. Renitta Shannon came out in Oct, bringing the number of out bi elected officials to 13 (plus a few others who identify with other non-binary sexualities, such as pansexual). Read more at: https://thegavoice.com/georgia-state-rep-renitta-shannon-com-ing-amplifying-bisexual-voices.

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