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#BHM #Black History Month #leaders #heroes #GLSEN Blog #GLSENproud #Marsha P Johnson #James Baldwin #Bayard Rustin #Barbara SmithIn honor of Black History Month, we’re reflecting on the many black LGBT leaders who have shaped our movement into what it is today. We’re honored to have worked with amazing people like Janet Mock, Jason Collins and Robin Roberts in our shared fight for respect, acceptance and justice. And all month long, we’ll be looking at other influential black LGBT advocates throughout history who have made a difference – in the lives of LGBT youth, and in the world.
When we talk about trans people, two names that almost always come up are Janet Mock and Laverne Cox, who have become standard-bearers for the trans community.
But black trans excellence doesn’t begin and end with these two amazing women. There are many more black leaders who have revolutionized the movement for trans rights.
H/T: BuzzFeed
Happy Black History Month to the queer and trans Black icons whose legacies are too often ignored
For those who haven’t recognized them: Janet Mock, Marsha, Lorde and James Baldwin
seeing families embrace and support their children for who they are
We are #GLSENproud to celebrate International Human Rights Day today!
Happy #LGBTQhistory Month! When schools have an #LGBTQ inclusive curriculum, LGBTQ students feel safer at school and hear homophobic and transphobic remarks less frequently. Our timeline, coloring book, and #LGBTQhistory resources are great for this month and all year round. ➡️ glsen.org/lgbtqhistory
#GLSENproud to see trans athlete Chris Mosier featured in this ad from Nike! Go Chris!
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:
Other organizations:
Historical information from the US National Park Service:
Some LGBTQ+ Asian/Pacific Islander Creators:
Other Helpful/Informational Links:
“DISABILITY PRIDE” – “WE CAN’T PARK HERE BECAUSE YOU DID,” Eric von Schmetterling representing ADAPT, March on Washington for Lesbian, Gay and Bi Equal Rights, Washington, D.C., April 25, 1993. Photo © Fred W. McDarrah. ADAPT (formerly Americans Disabled for Accessible Public Transit and Americans Disabled Attendant Programs Today), established in the 1970s in Denver, is a grassroots organization within the disability rights movement that emphasizes direct action to bring greater visibility to the fight for the rights of Americans with disabilities. On July 26, 1990, twenty-six years ago today, as a result of the work of organizations like ADAPT, President George H.W. Bush signed into law the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). While disability rights advocates emphasize that much work remains, the ADA widely was considered a remarkable first step toward the ultimate goal of equal access for Americans with physical and mental impairments. #lgbthistory #lgbtherstory #lgbttheirstory #lgbtpride #queerhistorymatters #haveprideinhistory (at Washington, District of Columbia)
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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:
Other organizations:
Historical information from the US National Park Service:
Some LGBTQ+ Asian/Pacific Islander Creators:
Other Helpful/Informational Links:
