Today is Harvey Milk Day. Happy Birthday, Harvey Milk!
This is appalling.
Take the #SpiritDay pledge now and help stand against bullying: http://glaad.org/spiritday/pledge
See more posts like this on Tumblr
#lgbtq #hope #equal rights #lgbtqiap #lgbt #harvey milk day #harvey milk #glaad #glsenMore you might like
This Harvey Milk Day, continue Harvey Milk’s legacy by signing up for GLSEN’s political action center, GLSEN Up!
“You gotta give ‘em hope.” It’s Harvey Milk Day.
Thank you to each and every one of you for being part of the change that Harvey Milk dreamed of. You are a hope and inspiration and we are honored to have you as partners, participants and supporters.
GLSEN and Campus Pride’s LGBTQ-Friendly Online College Fair is TODAY!
What is the LGBTQ-Friendly Online College Fair?
The LGBTQ-Friendly Online College Fair is a collaboration between GLSEN and Campus Pride to help LGBTQ students find colleges that will affirm and respect them, no matter how they identify. We know how important it is for LGBTQ students to feel safe and supported at school, and we also know that not everyone has the means to visit a plethora of college campuses in person to find the right one for them. Through the Online College Fair, students can chat live with representatives from different schools and get a chance to follow up with the schools they liked – all from the comfort and convenience of their own computers. Plus, it’s completely free for students.
Who will be there?
Representatives from 50 colleges (see the full list here) will be standing by to answer your questions, plus moderators from GLSEN, Point Foundation and Campus Pride!
Why should I sign up?
The LGBTQ-Friendly Online College Fair is a space where LGBTQ students can feel comfortable bringing their full selves into the college search process. Campus Pride has a long history of creating college fairs where LGBTQ youth feel safe bringing up LGBTQ issues and needs as they look for a school that’s right for them. The online format of this fair gives you access to tons of college representatives who are prepared to answer questions about LGBTQ issues on their college campuses, without the need to travel long distances.
What happens when it’s over?
First, we hope you’ll come away with a stronger sense of what colleges might be right for you! You’ll also be able to access any notes you take during your chats with college reps, as well as request additional information or follow-up conversations with any colleges you like.
Cool! How do I join?
Register here and join the conversation starting at 1:30PM EST! We’re also hosting three live Twitter chats throughout the day on finding an LGBTQ-friendly school, financial aid, and the transition from high school to college. Follow along on Twitter using the hashtag #LGBTQcollege411.
- 2-3pm: Finding an LGBT-Friendly Campus (feat. campuspride)
- 3:30-4:30pm: How Do I Pay For College? (feat. pointfoundation)
- 5-6pm: Tips for Your First Year On Campus (feat. glsen)
Hope we see you there!
“Dear Next President: We have made so much progress these past couple of years in terms of LGBTQ+ advocacy. I hope that we can continue this trend and start giving focus to issues with a little less visibility, such as trans-specific issues and specific issues facing LGBTQ+ people of color."
GLSEN National Student Council Leader Alex want the next President of the United States to demonstrate support for LGBTQ students. Visit www.glsen.org/nextpresident to add your name!
Stories of LGBTQ+ people have been everywhere lately, from Netflix to ESPN to ABC News.
Now, it’s time for YOU to tell YOUR story.
LGBTQ+ youth have the opportunity to be heard, be counted, and contribute to research read around the world. Take GLSEN’s 2015 National School Climate Survey today: glsen.org/survey.
Para hacer la encuesta en español, haz click aquí.
Remember: The survey is completely anonymous.
If you would like to share the survey on Facebook and Twitter, click here.
Please text PURPLE to 80888 to donate $5 to support the work of GLAAD, GLSEN and The Trevor Project!
Today is Give Out Day, the national LGBTQ day of giving! When you’re thinking of who/what to give, please take a moment to consider GLSEN’s incredible Chapters across the U.S. glsen.org/giveoutday
“Dear Next President: As the most public leader of the United States, keep your LGBTQ citizens in mind. America will begin to be great when everyone is safe."
Schools should be safe and welcoming for all students - including LGBTQ youth! Add your name alongside GLSEN National Student Council Member Miguel to tell the next president to support safe and affirming schools! Visit www.glsen.org/nextpresident to sign.
Asian and Pacific Islander LGBTQ+ Resources
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Before we get on with the post, it’s important to note that these are two groups of diverse people who are very unique in many ways! However, in light of the month, (and mainly due to the fact that a lot of the resources available online are for both groups), here is a compilation of resources for Asian and Pacific Islander LGBTQ+ people! Other masterposts can be found here (and don’t hesitate to add anything if you have resources to contribute)!
GLSEN Pages:
- An article about supporting LGBTQ+ Asian and Pacific Islander Students
- PDF with a timeline of important moments in history for LGBTQ+ Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
- 7 Events in LGBT History to Recognize This Month
- “Why Educators Should Recognize Queer, Asian Identities in School Curriculum,” an article by Becca Mui
Other organizations:
- APIQWTC (Asian & Pacific Islander Queer Women and Transgender Coalition), which provides opportunities for Asian & Pacific Islander queer women and transgender people to socialize, network, build community, engage in inter-generational organizing, and increase community visibility
- NQAPIA (National Queer Asian Pacific Islander Alliance), a network of Asian, South Asian, Southeast Asian, and Pacific Islander LGBTQ organizations
- Asian Pacific Islander Resource Kit by GLAAD (also links to other resources)
Historical information from the US National Park Service:
- Full study
- (Chapter 9) Sexual and Gender Diversity in Native America and the Pacific Islands
- (Chapter 11) Breathing Fire: Remembering Asian Pacific American Activism in Queer History
- (Chapter 18) LGBTQ Civil Rights in America
- Index
Some LGBTQ+ Asian/Pacific Islander Creators:
- Jean Melesaine (queer, Sāmoan, artist, documentary photographer, and one of the founding members of One Love Oceania)
- Ingrid Nilsen (half-Thai, lesbian, beauty vlogger and internet personality)
- Kit Yan (trans/queer, Chinese-Hawaiian, playwright, poet, performer, and lyricist)
- Chrysanthemum Tran (trans/queer, Vietnamese American poet, performer and teaching artist)
- Chella Man (deaf, Jewish-Chinese, genderqueer, artist)
- Patrick G. Lee (queer, Korean-American, journalist and filmmaker)
- Pati Solomona Tyrell (queer, Sāmoan, artist/photographer based in Tāmaki Makaurau)
Other Helpful/Informational Links:
- A collection of links to readings on Asian American gay and lesbian history
- Being Asian/Pacific Islander & LGBTQ: An Introduction (an article by the HRC featuring research regarding important issues in the community, as well as links to other resources)
- Gender Identity and Sexual Identity in the Pacific and Hawai'i
- 10 South Asian LGBTQ Books That Changed My Life (an article by Priya Arora)
- Wikipedia’s Timeline of Asian and Pacific Islander diasporic LGBT history
- Kumu Hina (a documentary about the struggle to maintain Pacific Islander culture/values within modern Hawaiʻi, told through the lens of Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu, a Native Hawaiian māhū [someone who embodies both a male and female spirit], and an honored and respected kumu [teacher], cultural practitioner, and community leader)
worriesconstantly