Archive for April 2021
What is Lesbian Visibility Week?
Since 2008, women who love women or lesbians have celebrated Lesbian Visibility Week in April all over the world. Its aim is not only to show solidarity with all LGBTQI women in their community. Sponsored by DIVA Media, Europe’s largest LGBTQI group, it’s the only media group that engages, supports, and unites LGBTQI women and…
Read MoreA Gay Man’s Guide to Life: Guest Post by Britt East
I usually write about issues that straight parents face when their children come out, largely because of parental pre-conceived expectations for their children. But I thought it would be enlightening to hear from author Britt East, a gay grown man, about his journey coming out to his Southern non-accepting family in the 80’s but also…
Read More“Actions Speak Louder Than Words”: GLSEN’S Day of Silence
Yearly, the Gay Straight Education Network hosts a Day of Silence for 10,000 schools across the country and world. The purpose is to spread awareness about the effects of bullying and harassment of LGBTQ students, including those with disabilities and racial minorities. This year, The Day of Silence will be April 23, 2021. History of…
Read MoreThey Keep Coming: 82 Anti-Transgender Bills Introduced in 2021 State Legislative Sessions
Tracking Anti-Transgender Legislation The Human Rights Campaign has been tracking anti-transgender legislation across state legislatures for decades. Some of the recent transgender filed include South Carolina HB 4047 (an anti-transgender medical care ban), Texas SB 1311 (an anti-transgender medical care ban) and Michigan SB 218 (an anti-transgender sports ban). According to Alphonso David, Human Rights…
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