Atlanta, Baltimore Appoint Directors of LGBTQ Affairs

Mayor Andre Dickens of Atlanta has appointed Dewayne R. Queen as the new Director of the Division of LGBTQ Affairs, where he will focus on advancing initiatives such as affordable housing, economic mobility, and health equity for the LGBTQ+ community. Queen brings a decade of experience from Delta Air Lines and leadership roles in local LGBTQ organizations, aiming to create inclusive programming and amplify intersectional voices. Meanwhile, in Baltimore, Mayor Brandon M. Scott has named Dr. Melanie Bryant as the Director of the Mayor's Office of LGBTQ Affairs to strengthen support amid ongoing federal challenges faced by the LGBTQIA+ community. Dr. Bryant, with over 15 years of experience in social work, public health, and advocacy, is recognized for her leadership in fundraising and creating safe spaces for BIPOC LGBTQIA+ individuals. Both appointments reflect a commitment to equity and inclusion, with each leader tasked to enhance resources, advocate for marginalized groups, and foster community connections. These developments are part of broader efforts by city administrations to support LGBTQ+ rights and well-being.