Thursdays are our LGBTQ+ specific drop-in hours at The Epicenter! If you are or know an LGBTQ+ identifying young person seeking community or support, Thursdays are a great opportunity to find it. Hope to see you soon! … [Read more...]
International Pronouns Day
"International Pronouns Day seeks to make respecting, sharing, and educating about personal pronouns commonplace. Referring to people by the pronouns they determine for themselves is basic to human dignity. Being referred to by the wrong pronouns particularly affects transgender and gender nonconforming people. Together, we can transform society to celebrate people’s multiple, intersecting identities. International Pronouns Day began in 2018 and takes place on the 3rd Wednesday of October each year. Individuals and groups will participate in … [Read more...]
“Batman’s Sidekick Robin Comes Out. It Makes Sense, If You Were Paying Attention”
"And this week, in the pages of the DC anthology comic Batman: Urban Legends #6, Robin comes out. He rescues a male friend from the hands of a villain and experiences a flash of insight, a "lightbulb moment" — and later, in his civilian identity, accepts his friend's offer of a date." - NPR … [Read more...]
“James C. Hormel, first openly gay U.S. ambassador, dies at 88”
"Hormel also devoted his life to LGBTQ causes and developing resources for those affected by the AIDS virus. A founder of LGBTQ advocacy organization the Human Rights Campaign, Hormel worked on behalf of several local and national AIDS awareness groups, according to a press release from the organization." - USA Today … [Read more...]
“Maybe You Should Run for Office. Here’s How”
"In November 2020, Lee won his race for state Assembly and became the youngest state legislator in almost a century, representing the 25th Assembly District. He's also the first openly bisexual state legislator in California history. While there are many ways to run for office, Lee’s journey and tips highlight his unique experience of running for office during a pandemic." - KQED … [Read more...]
“Governor Newsom Signs Gender Neutral Legislation Updating Archaic References in State Law”
"Today, Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill 272, authored by State Senator John Laird (D – Santa Cruz). Senate Bill 272, Sponsored by Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara, will immediately update gender-specific references in various code sections to reflect gender-inclusive language. References pertaining to the CHP Commissioner, CALFIRE firefighters, insurance licensing, and California Conservation Corps members will now be gender neutral." - Office of Senator John Laird … [Read more...]
“Biden administration sends trans students a back-to-school message”
"As young people across America prepare to return to class — some in person, some remotely — the Biden administration issued a message for transgender students." - NBC … [Read more...]
“Here Are All the LGBTQ+ Olympians Who Won Medals at the Tokyo Games”
"While they are happy to compete as out athletes, their focus is winning for their teams and countries, and at least 55 LGBTQ+ athletes took home medals in the Summer Olympics this year." - Out … [Read more...]
“A Day in the Life of Three Transgender Athletes: What it Takes to Be Elite” – Teen Vogue
Despite what anti-trans bills seem to imply, trans athletes are just like any other athletes, and being an athlete is a commitment. Teen Vogue … [Read more...]
“The fearless gay athlete who came out and made Olympics history at the height of his career” – PinkNews
"Equestrian champion Robert Dover made history in 1988, at the height of the AIDS crisis, becoming the first gay athlete to come out to the public before competing at a modern Olympic games." … [Read more...]