How the Supreme Court's Roe v. Wade ruling could impact LGBTQ rights

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Tuesday, July 5, 2022
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Host Tamala Edwards speaks with civil rights trailblazer Mark Segal and other LGBTQ+ activists to see how SCOTUS's Roe v. Wade reversal is viewed, and how it could soon put marriage rights in focus.

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Host Tamala Edwards looks at how the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade could impact the LGBTQ community, with growing concerns that same-sex marriage could be in jeopardy.

Edwards is joined by Mark Segal, publisher of Philadelphia Gay News, Ashley Coleman, executive director of Galaei -- a social justice organization focusing on queer, trans, black, indigenous, and POC, to get their take on the ruling and the events occurring nationwide during Pride.

And later, Actress Sherly Lee Ralph, recipient of the Pioneering Ally award at the 2022 Stonewall Awards, speaks about her decades-long mission to stand with the LGBTQ community and why the fight continues for many hoping to obtain basic civil rights.

Also, the panel discusses racial tension in Philadelphia's Gay community and look back at the 2022 Stonewall Awards.

The Philadelphia Gay News presents the 2022 Stonewall Awards, honoring leaders in Philadelphia's LGBTQ+ community