Cox, who collaborated with Parker on the design, wanted the bag to remind Americans of the date that the Supreme Court would begin hearing arguments over whether LGBTQ workers should be protected under federal anti-discrimination laws.
Laverne Cox brought a rainbow-striped Edie Parker clutch to the 2019 Emmy Awards that reminded Americans about an upcoming Supreme Court case with major implications for LGBTQ workers.
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The Supreme Court affirmed last week that businesses can’t fire or otherwise discriminate against LGBTQ workers on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.
Cox, who is transgender, told “Entertainment Tonight” that she was “overwhelmed” by the news, noting she “didn’t have high expectations” given the current conservative makeup of the court.
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