"Diver Tom Daley Wins Gold: ‘I Am A Gay Man And Also An Olympic Champion’" - HuffPost “I hope that any young LGBT person out there can see that no matter how alone you feel right now, you are not alone and that you can achieve anything and there is a whole lot of your chosen family out here ready to support you,” said Daley, who paired with Matty Lee to capture the men’s synchronized 10-meter platform. … [Read more...]
Back-to-School Message for Transgender Students from the U.S. Depts of Justice, Education, and HHS
Department of Justice Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke for the the Civil Rights Division, Department of Education Acting Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights Suzanne Goldberg, and Department of Health and Human Services Assistant Secretary for Health Dr. Rachel Levine issue a joint back to school message for transgender youth. … [Read more...]
U.S. Department of Education: Resources for LGBTQI+ Students
The mission of the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) is to ensure equal access to education and to promote educational excellence through vigorous enforcement of civil rights in our nation's schools. To serve this mission, OCR enforces civil rights laws to protect all students from unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, and age. This includes students who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, asexual, intersex, nonbinary, and individuals … [Read more...]
GLSEN: 2021 Back to School Guide for Students
As many of you start to gear up for your literature class, soccer practice, musical auditions, and/or restarting your GSAs; know that when you return to school, we are here to help you with our resources and stories from your peers. Visit GLSEN to download the guide GLSEN Back to School 2021 - Students Webinar from GLSEN on Vimeo. … [Read more...]
GSA Network: Back to School Resources
GSA Network is a next-generation LGBTQ racial and gender justice organization that empowers and trains queer, trans and allied youth leaders to advocate, organize, and mobilize an intersectional movement for safer schools and healthier communities. A few of the resources they offer: GSA Network Resource Packet 2021 - 2022 Calendar of Events Start a GSA: 10 Steps Queer and Trans Wellness Resource Page Advisor Handbook Virtual GSAs in Action Digital Organizing Toolkit Virtual GSA resources Join the movement. … [Read more...]
August is Now Transgender History Month in San Francisco
"Mayor London Breed Declares August as Transgender History Month in San Francisco" - San Francisco Office of the Mayor "On the 55th anniversary of the Compton's Cafeteria Riots, San Francisco recognizes the country's first Transgender History Month" Photo by Marcel Pardo Ariza … [Read more...]
“The Normalizers” Podcast with Monica and Ash
This is what is missing from the public education system. Normalizing awkward, uncomfortable and taboo discussions about mental health, emotional health, sex ed, LGBTQ+, BLM and more! Learn more and listen to the podcast at normalizers.org … [Read more...]
Santa Cruz Trans Resources – sctrans.org
Santa Cruz Trans Resources provides current information about resources in Santa Cruz County for the transgender, genderqueer and gender expansive community. All of the providers listed have training in transgender issues and have experience treating transgender individuals. … [Read more...]
GSA Network: “Building Community and Inclusive Sex Ed”
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National Honor Our LGBT Elders Day, Observed May 16th
The rights and acceptance that LGBTQ individuals have today did not occur in a vacuum or happen by accident. Our LGBT elders worked hard to gain rights and social acceptance. Honor Our LGBT Elders Day is an opportunity for community centers, faith organizations, educational institutions and aging service providers to recognize the lives of LGBT older adults and honor their contributions to history. Learn more at lgbtelderday.org Share Your Story! Join in the conversation. Upload your video about the LGBT elder who changed your … [Read more...]