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12 Incredible Indigenous LGBTQ Women and Two-Spirit People You Should Know | Autostraddle

In commemoration of Indigenous People's Day, here are 12 Native American and First Nation queer, two-spirit, lesbian, agender and otherwise relevant-to-your-interests humans way more worthy of a holiday than Christopher Columbus.

GLSEN recognizes and celebrates the incredible work of people in the indigenous and two-spirit communities! Check out these 12 people you should know, put together by our friends at Autostraddle!

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GLSEN UP is a movement of action-takers working toward a future where LGBT students and all students feel safe and affirmed at school. By joining, you’ll receive advocacy updates, calls to action, and be the first to know when we have the potential to make history. Join today.

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Art is a powerful tool for creating and reflecting on history. Check out this exhibit on display at The Cooper Union as you celebrate LGBT History Month this month!

The exhibit explores the way transgender identity is formed between an archive and an aesthetic. In other words, between an official history or record and the performative and artistic; between what is decreed by doctors, psychiatrists, and legislators, and what is experienced and lived. The space between is the space of power relations in tension and in movement.  

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For the History Books: Hundreds Pledged Support for LGBTQ Students

This is a historic political moment, with a high-stakes election only days away. And it’s a moment for all of us to renew our commitment to LGBTQ youth and pledge to support them. It’s a time to make history.

Last month was LGBT History Month, and we asked folks to add their names to the history books by pledging to support LGBTQ students. Hundreds took the pledge, and we’ve compiled their names in GLSEN’s LGBT History eBook, published below to acknowledge all those who chose to be recognized publicly for their support.

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The author of Gay & Lesbian History for Kids says a book like his would have irrevocably changed his childhood — for the better.

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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:

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Historical information from the US National Park Service:

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