it is really about meeting the moment. it is really about making sure that representation matters in a real way. not just talking about it, but doing it. seeing me behind this podium, showing, you know, all of the things that this president has said about representation, right? having that diverse cashr cabinet. having a diverse white house. it was powerful. clearly, it was a powerful, wonderful moment. and it was an honor for me to be here. it s an honor for me to be back in this white house. and to be able to behind this podium. up next, president biden has called her an historic and deeply qualified choice to help lead the administration s health efforts. dr. rachael lavine, the first out transgender federal official to be confirmed by the senate joins us next. deral official to be confirmed by the senate joins us next.
days in its totality, and what they have done, it is about meeting the moment. it s about making sure that all representation matters in a real way. not just talking about it, but doing it. seeing me behind this podium was showing all of the things that this president has said about representation. having a diverse cabinet. having a diverse white house. it was a powerful moment. it was an honor for he to be here and to be back in this white house and to be any chance i have to be behind this podium. up next, president biden has called her a historic and deeply qualified choice to lead the administration s health efforts. dr. rachel levine, the first out transgender federal official to be confirmed by the senate, joins us next.
health, dr. rachel levine, the first transgender federal official confirmed by the senate. ned price, the first ever out state department spokesperson. and at the end of the hour, we ll meet reggie greer, the senior adviser of lgbtq issues in the white house. this is what it means to be seen and heard. biden appointees have influence over the direction. allies are invaluable. but the impact of policies on lgbtq lives is best understood within in the community. and those officials work more on what we consider traditional lgbtq issues. they re in health care, the epa and the small business administration. lgbtq people are at almost every table because we re impacted by
like america. nearly 14% of president biden s federal agency appointees identify as llesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer. in the next hour, we ll speak with out members of the administration about their historic platform and what president biden is doing to advance the rights of the lgbtq community. they include transportation secretary pete buttigieg, the first out gay senate-confirmed cabinet member. keely tobar, the first out members of the white house communication staff. the assistant secretary for health, dr. rachel levine, the first transgender federal official confirmed by the senate. ned price, the first ever out gay state department spokesperson. and at the end of the hour, we ll meet reggie grier, the senior adviser on lgbtq plus issues in the white house.