UN AIDS ’90-90-90′ Program
November is Transgender Awareness Month
Answers to Questions You Were Too Afraid To Ask! The purpose of this campaign in the United States and other countries is to increase the understanding of the T in…
Ten Ways You Can Be a Great Ally
Be open. Talk about having gay friends, family or colleagues. Ask questions, especially when you aren’t sure about the acronyms, terminology or words to use when talking about your gay…
What constitutes bullying in Schools?
This post was originally published on September 1, 2022 Children should be able to learn in a safe environment but compared to heterosexual students, LGBTQ+ students receive a disproportionate amount…
Why is Syphilis Surging?
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that syphilis cases in the United States increased by nearly 80% to more than 207,000 between 2018 and 2022. With gonorrhea and chlamydia,…
In the Grand LGBTQ+ Scheme of Things, What Does “Non-Binary” Mean?
We’ve all heard of GAY PRIDE, particularly in June in major cities. Maybe you’ve heard of Bisexual Awareness Week in September? There are so many terms for different sexual orientations. …
How Much Pride Is Enough? A Straight Mother Marches, Her Gay Son Doesn’t
June is usually thought of as LGBT+ PRIDE month. It’s an opportunity for the LGBT population to relish in their accomplishments over the years for acceptance, solidarity, community, and a…
Quiet! It’s GLSEN’s Annual Day of Silence April 12,2024
What is GLSEN? GLSEN is the Gay, Lesbian Straight Education Network. Its purpose is to ensure safe schools for LGBT+ students so they receive an education free of harassment and…
Too Many Suicides of Transgender Youth
A “nonbinary” sixteen- year-old walks into a girls’ bathroom in Oklahoma. Not just any bathroom, but that which this transgender student at Owasso High School student identifies with. Dagny “Nex”…
STIs are on the Rise: What You & Your Child Should Know!
According to the Centers for Disease Control, all STIs (sexually transmitted infections) have dramatically increased in 2023. Syphilis cases (all stages and congenital syphilis) have increased 80% in the past…
Why Is Religion within the Same Denomination Separating Us?
Churches Continue to Split on Subject of Same-sex Marriage Over seven years ago, January 14, 2016, to be exact, the Anglican Communion suspended its American branch, the Episcopal Church, from…
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…
Susan 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…
November 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…
