Posts by Wesley Cullen Davidson
Slouching Towards Full Inclusion?
On Monday, December 18, Pope Francis, almost eighty-seven, approved a new rule that allows priests to bless same-sex couples. But before you yell, “Hurray, Gay Pride has finally arrived at…
Read MoreSusan Hope Berland – Personal Coach for Parents of LBGTQ Kids
Greetings! Parents of LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer/Questioning) kids play a crucial role in supporting their children and creating a positive and accepting environment. Here are some key…
Read MoreNovember is Transgender Awareness Month
Every November, the U.S.,as well as other countries, celebrate Transgender Awareness Month to increase understanding of the T (LGBTQ+) population. During this month, communities advocate for transgender rights such as…
Read MoreIn this Sex-Crazed World, Asexual is a Legitimate Sexual Orientation
A few years ago, I watched a TED Talk about sexual orientation. A high school female confessed that she’d rather “wash dishes than have sex!” At first, I thought she…
Read MoreBisexuals Are NOT “Just Sitting on the Fence”
Bisexual Awareness Week, also known as Biweek, is an annual celebration from September 16-23. It was founded by GLAAD and BiNet USA. Why? So allies and people learn about the…
Read MoreThe Reasons Behind Higher Suicide Rate of LGBTQ+ Youth
The Trevor Project Survey, 2023 Reveals the Reasons Imagine you’re at a middle or high school where you are harassed for being non-binary, then you go home, which may not…
Read More“Don’t Say or Write Gay”
It seems that the achievements of the Stonewall Rebellion in June 1969 and the passage of the same-sex marriage in June 2015 did more for the advancements of the LGBTQ+…
Read MoreShh! It’s GLSEN’s Annual Day of Silence
Did you know that: 82% of LGBTQ + students experienced 1st hand harassment or bullying in their school. 71% of students reported that their classrooms did NOT include any LGBTQ+topics.…
Read MoreAudre Lorde: Black lesbian feminist poet activist. (1934-1992). Women’s History Month
In my last blog, I wrote about Jeanne Manford, a gay rights activist, straight mother and school teacher in New York. It’s important that you educate your LGBT children so…
Read MoreOne Who Led The Fight For Gay Rights: Jeanne Manford
March is Women’s History Month. Gay children should know who paved the way for them when homosexuality wasn’t accepted in the 1970’s. One hero worth talking about was a school…
Read More