The Family Project
This article was originally published in the NYMetroParents on July 19, 2016. The information contained in the article is still applicable, based on my book When Your Child Is Gay:…
Coming Out: Preparation is Key
This article was co-written with Nasir Fleming and originally published on the HuffPost Contributor Platform on 10/2/16. The advice is still pertinent. Coming Out: Preparation Is Key (Tips from a Straight…
How Will You Show Support For Transgenders on Transgender Day Of Remembrance?
Transgender Awareness Week (November 13-19) culminates in Transgender Day of Remembrance on November 20 each year. TDOR was started in 1999 by transgender advocate Gwendolyn Ann Smith in honor of…
What Does “Trans“ mean? That’s Why we have Transgender Awareness Week (11/13-19)
Does it mean you cross- dress? Have had surgery F-T-M (female -to -male) or M-T-F ( male- to -female). What pronouns do you use? Is it possible to be LGB…
Why Do You Need A Coming Out Day?
National Coming Out Day is October 11. It is observed, and has been doing so for thirty-two years, to support LGBT people. Not Everyone Should Come Out On October 11.…
Over Half of LGB People Identify as Bisexual: Biweek: 9/16-23
Bisexual Awareness Week or Biweek is celebrated annually in September, culminating on September 23rd, “Celebrate Bisexuality Day.” In a recent Gallup poll, 54.6% of LGBT adults identify as bisexual yet…
Sexual Health Awareness Month Reminds Us Of Our Gaps in Knowledge
Yearly, throughout the month of September, American Sexual Health Association offers expanded sexual health resources including podcasts, fact sheets and other online resources. Within this month is Bisexual Awareness Week…
6 years after transgender student sued his county School Board, “Bathroom Bills” are still not Solved. But Charlotte, N.C. City Council recently passed a non-discrimination ordinance that protects LGBTQ Residents.
Last week, Charlotte, N.C.’s City Council passed a non-discrimination ordinance that gives more rights than federal laws that protect LGBT people: the Federal law applies to employers with fifteen or…