This is scary. Thank you. Good afternoon, beautiful gentlemen, ladies, all trans people, non-binary people, aliens if you're watching. I am Ashish Chopra. I am a 30-year-old gay boy. I work with Google as a recruiter. I also have a startup on the side. It's called Be Unique. If you watch Shark Tank, we were on Shark Tank season 2. I'm also a drag queen on the side. I love Thank Yeah. Bajalo. Balo. Thank you. And I I I remember as a kid I would watch Maduri and Shvi dance and I was like why can't I dance lik ...

So before I start, let me set you mood up for a bit. Look at this rainbow and close your eyes. Think deeply.What does this rainbows mean to you. A rainbow symbolize hope, guidance, and straight connections. But as a flag, it also symbolized pride and social movement.And in Thailand, we have rainbows everywhere. Even though you can't see them, I'm sure you can feel it by your heart. By all the Thai people treat you all equally, whoever you are.With that, I'm proud to say we Thailand welcome you. So, let me t ...

Social & Political Context - Florida Governor DeSantis stated that the state will not allow roads to be used for political purposes, referencing the removal of an LGBTQ street memorial [1] - The memorial was a tribute to the 49 people killed in the 2016 Pulse nightclub shooting [1] Community Response - Volunteers are restoring the LGBTQ street memorial that was painted over by state officials [1] - The action is perceived by some as an attack on the gay community [1]

LGBTQ+ Rights & Legal Framework - Hong Kong proposes a legal recognition framework for same-sex partnerships [1] - This marks a significant advancement for the LGBTQ+ community in Hong Kong [1]

LGBTQ+ Rights & Corporate Response - The Trump administration is curtailing legal protections for LGBTQ+ people and targeting gender-affirming care [2] - Trump's Pentagon ordered the renaming of the USNS Harvey Milk [3] - Gravity Research indicates nearly 40% of US companies are scaling back external Pride celebrations due to pressure from the Trump administration and conservative followers [3] - The report expresses disappointment that many corporations are abandoning commitments to tolerance and equality [4] Call to Action - The report urges demanding more than symbolic gestures from businesses, such as rainbow logos [5] - The report emphasizes the importance of US companies recognizing LGBTQ+ people as employees, customers, and partners [5] - The report advocates for consistent support for LGBTQ+ rights, even when facing backlash [5]