Who is Betty Who, performing at Biden’s 2023 Pride event?

Conservative News DailyJune 5, 2023

President Biden Hosts Betty Who for White House Pride Month Celebration

President Joe Biden is hosting singer Betty Who for a performance at the White House on Thursday during its Pride Month celebration.

Australian-Born Betty Who

Betty Who, born Jessica Anne Newham in Australia, adopted her stage name at 16 years old. She eventually traveled to the United States to pursue music under that name.

A Proud Member of the LGBT Community

While Who is married to a man, she identifies as bisexual and a part of the LGBT community. “I’ve always felt like I’ve straddled the line in both my sexuality and gender. I like men and women. I feel both masculine and feminine,” she said last year in an interview.

An Icon for the LGBT Community

The musician released her debut single, Somebody Loves You, in 2012. Since entering the music industry, Who has become an icon for the LGBT community, some of whom even credit her songs with helping them embrace “queer identity.” She has also reportedly been a staple at Pride festivals for many years.

White House Pride Celebration

The White House Pride celebration with Who will take place on Thursday on the South Lawn. Previously, Who was invited in March to take a private tour of the White House. She captioned a photo of the experience, “Queers at the White House.”

Biden’s Support for the LGBT Community

Biden reiterated his support for the LGBT community in a Pride Month proclamation issued on May 31. According to the president, “In 2023 alone, State and local legislatures have already introduced over 600 hateful laws targeting the LGBTQI+ community. Books about LGBTQI+ people are being banned from libraries. Transgender youth in over a dozen States have had their medically necessary health care banned.” He further called on Congress to pass the Equality Act and strengthen other civil rights protections for LGBT people.

Upcoming Performances

Throughout the month of June, Who will be performing at Pride festivals across the country. Included on the tour are Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Missouri, Washington, D.C., and New York.