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I love the insistence – and I think it’s an important notion to spread – that pride is permanent. It’s not just contained within one month out of the year.
On this crosswalk, LGBTQ advocate Sarah Rose (who garnered the support for this initiative) says, “It signifies that the LGBTQ community is part of Atlanta’s story. And I think it’s important to recognize that like any other part of our history.”
Our community has been a fixture throughout history, and will pulsate even more powerfully throughout the years to come.
The crosswalks together form a continuous circuit, an unbroken symbol of immortality.
I’m a librarian and I’m queer. As a member of the community, I help LGBT youth in a few ways. One is that I’m out and I let young people know that I’m out. In this way, they see that an adult they work with and respect is “different” and they see it’s OK. The other way I help is that I collect books that are of interest to LGBTQ youth. Many of the books I choose also feature LGBT characters. In this way, they see themselves in books and feel less alone in the world. We’re not alone, I promise.
Susan B. (El Paso, TX)
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As I packed my bags for the Nike LGBT Sports Summit last month, I felt as though I was preparing for the “ball” of my dreams. iPad? Check… Running sneakers? Check… LGBTQ Pride? Double check! I could not believe I was headed to Nike Headquarters in Portland to represent Our Group Athletes, a national network that serves to empower and educate on behalf of LGBTQ student athletes and allies.
With the new season of Once Upon a Time acting essentially as a reboot owing to the departure of several of the show’s established leads, the show’s creators have taken advantage of the fresh start by adding an LGBTQ character who will have a prominent role in the reimagined series. The character’s identity, however, is being kept secret.
“One of the show’s franchises is love,” [show creator Edward] Kitsis tells EW. “This iteration is reflecting the world today. It will not be anything more than just one of other love stories that are happening. I don’t think it’s an arc, it’ll be a character who is gay and that’s who they are and they exist in the world. They don’t have a sign that says ‘special episode.‘”
GLSEN is currently at the tail end of its National School Climate Survey - probably the most definitive piece of research on LGBT youth in school. What’s needed? Your voice!
If you do outreach to trans youth, I would love it if you’d signal boost this to your young people networks!
I’m participating, are you?
Join the march to silence on Friday April 19th. #DoS #Dayofsilence #April19 #419 #Silence #lgbt #lgbtq
eliebrooke asked:
I am bisexual and I didn't figure this out until I was about 21, so as I am new to the lgbtq+ community and a part of a very stigmatized group I often feel not accepted in the lgbtq+ community. I also feel really insecure about my sexuality since I didn't figure it out as early as some of my friends who are gay and have known since they were very young. How do I deal with fitting into this community and these feelings?
Hi this is Matthew, licensed Psychotherapist hanging out with Brianna. The B in LGBT often does get overlooked because of our societies need to label everything when love and sexuality it much more diverse than a black and white perspective. Just keep proudly identifying as bisexual (or whatever feels appropriate and accurate to you). It’s what will reenforce that your complex ability to love is a strength!
Did you know that there is now a Kevin Keller novel that’s just been released for children ages 8-12?
It’s focused on Keller’s life before he meets the Archie gang and follows him through middle school, where he deals with issues relating to his weight, bullying, sexuality and other sensitive teen issues. #IGBKEVIN #LGBT
Reddit users wondered how blind people (especially those blind from birth) would understand their sexuality or identify as LGBTQ – how could they be attracted to individuals whom they cannot see?
Users who were blind came across the question and supplied the answer:
“When I meet someone, what I go by is their voice, their smell, their kindness, and their willingness to help me when needed,” said one.
They largely agreed on voice being a key attribute.
It’s about the feeling, they described, the butterflies they’d feel in their stomach when touching someone of their preferred gender – or even just being close to them, to that tangible sort of energy – eliciting involuntary reactions not experienced when with the other gender.
Our connections to each other are so complex and multifaceted and ingrained that of course it extends beyond one specific human sense. And understanding this depth is an important step in recognizing that the LGBTQ experience is one that’s full, rewarding, and, truly, love.
silverhyukjae asked:
Who were some of your lgbtq role models growing up?
Growing up I watched Ellen with my mom like everyday. She has probably been the most influential LGBT member in media to me. She rocks
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