LGBT youth
The Color Purple: No, Not That One!
Last week, my Facebook profile was purple. So was my Twitter icon. Why?And what was that Spirit Day that many used as a hashtag? History of Spirit Day… Spirit Day…
Is Religion Getting In The Way of Coming Out?
Last week, I was invited to a Pride Club at a Catholic College in Westchester County. October is National Coming Out month and I was at the college to answer…
What is Bisexual Awareness Week? Why Have It?
September 19-26 is Bisexual Awareness Week, first celebrated in 1999. Friday, September 23rd is Bisexuality Day started by three U.S. bisexual rights activists: Wendy Curry of New Hampshire and President…
Guilty By Association
Gay Bachelor On Reality TV Show Fired From Job I never liked Reality TV much. Not my generation, I guess. However, when our son watched Jersey Shore, I would occasionally…
SEPTEMBER IS SUICIDE PREVENTION MONTH
What is It? Suicide Prevention Month helps promote resources and awareness around the issues of suicide prevention. National Suicide Day is September 10th and is intended for the public to…
Does Your Child’s Doctor Know About LGBT Health Disparities?
It’s hard for a parent to really know what goes on in their child’s doctor’s office. Even a minor, WITHOUT PARENTAL CONSENT, by state laws, has access to:• STI and…
BACK-TO-SCHOOL HOMOPHOBIA WITH NO RECESS
Gay and Lesbian youths face greater risk of violence, according to the first nationwide study administered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This is the first time that…
Know Where Your Party Stands For LGBT Rights
When it comes to LGBT rights, the Republican and Democratic party differ sharply.In a nutshell, The Republic platform did not specifically use term LGBT, favors state rights, freedom of religion…
Conversion Therapy Still Endorsed by Republicans
Conversion Therapy Still Endorsed by Republicans Family Research Council Hammers Home The President of the Family Research Council, Tony Perkins, succeeded in introducing an amendment to the Republican Platform affirming…
We Celebrate Our Independence Today
And Our Inclusive Military Policy Yet, just six days ago, transgender members of the U.S. Military served in silence and were considered unfit for serving openly. According to Palm Center,…
Don’t Believe Everything You Read!
Call me gullible but when I read that President Obama had declared June 26, 2016 as National Equality Day, I was thrilled! It made sense. After all, June is Gay…
Backlash of Gay Rights During Gay Pride Month
President Obama proclaimed on May 31st that June is LGBT month. Said he, “ I call upon the people of the United States to eliminate prejudice everywhere it exists and…
Segregation All Over Again?
A few weeks ago, I was at the welcoming LGBT Community Center on west 13th Street in New York City. I wanted to look at the space at the BGSQD…