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Trans Student Writes Powerful Facebook Post To North Carolina Governor: “This Is What Trans Looks Like” HB 2 harms students and communities by making discrimination legal in North Carolina. We’re ‪#‎GLSENproud‬ of student activists like Adam...

Trans Student Writes Powerful Facebook Post To North Carolina Governor: “This Is What Trans Looks Like”

HB 2 harms students and communities by making discrimination legal in North Carolina. We’re ‪#‎GLSENproud‬ of student activists like Adam speaking out against this blatant discrimination in support of LGBT people; show your support for LGBT students when you register for GLSEN’s Day of Silence here: http://glsen.us/1Sr6tyD

I am tired of the stares, the murmured hate, the aggression when I dare to hold another man’s hand on the street.
I am tired of my racing heartbeat, the catch in my breath, the worst case scenarios I have to think of when I walk in a public bathroom.
I am tired of my state supporting hatred and bigotry.
I am tired.
But that doesn’t mean I will ever stop fighting.
This is what trans looks like, Gov. McCrory. I am trans, I am queer, I am a lover, a writer, an actor, and a singer. I am a person of faith and when I was formed from the dust of the earth, the same breath of life that filled your lungs also filled mine. Do not mistake your privilege for superiority. It will not serve you forever. But for now, at the risk of sounding crude, suck it, McCrory.
I am trans, and I am not going away. Deal with it.

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We are #GLSENProud to support those rallying across North Carolina today in opposition to HB 2! This dangerous law has stripped LGBT people of protections, lost the state millions in business, and has targeted transgender people across the state. We...

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Not in the Name of My “Protection” “The North Carolina Republican Senatorial Committee launched a new fundraiser late last week. The fundraising site features an image of a man entering a woman’s bathroom and encourages donations to “thank NC...

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The North Carolina Republican Senatorial Committee launched a new fundraiser late last week. The fundraising site features an image of a man entering a woman’s bathroom and encourages donations to “thank NC Governor Pat McCrory and Legislative Leaders for fighting to keep our children safe and passing a common-sense law to stop grown men from sharing locker rooms and bathrooms with young girls.”

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As we continue our #GLSENPROUD celebration this Pride Month, today I want to tell you about GLSEN Student Ambassador Matt Shankles, a shining example of how students really can make a difference.

A native of Marion, Iowa, Matt faced his own set of challenges at school when he came out as LGBT. He experienced name-calling, bullying and harassment from his peers simply for being himself.

Matt chose to take action. He looked for ways to change his school climate. He began a Twitter campaign to tweet encouragement to students who had been bullied.

Matt also participated in GLSEN’s Safe Schools Advocacy Summit in Washington where he met with lawmakers to push for the Safe Schools Improvement Act (SSIA) and the Student Non-Discrimination Act (SNDA).

But Matt’s work didn’t stop there. He joined GLSEN’s Student Ambassadors team. He spoke on a cyberbullying panel hosted by Iowa’s Governor. He also went on to testify at a Senate committee hearing in Iowa chaired by Senator Tom Harkin to discuss the need for safer schools.

Just a couple of weeks ago, Senator Harkin introduced an education bill that included provisions from both SSIA and SNDA. We can’t help but believe this was partly made possible because of Matt.

We celebrate students like Matt and others who are working to make their own schools and communities better. These incredible young people continue to inspire and challenge GLSEN to work harder for a better tomorrow for every student in K-12 schools. 

Are you proud of a student leader in your community? Tweet to us about it using #GLSENPROUD.

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Celebrate Pride with GLSEN!

Across the country – GLSEN chapters are #GLSENPROUD

Across the country, GLSEN chapters have been and continue to participate in Pride events to raise awareness about their work to make school climate better for all within their local communities. They’re bringing together local students, educators, parents and other community members to table, march and be proud.

Join us in being #GLSENPROUD now! Dates and contact information are below.

6 April – GLSEN Phoenix – Phoenix Pride – phoenix@chapters.glsen.org

4 May – GLSEN Massachusetts – Northhampton Pride – massachusetts@chapters.glsen.org

1 June - GLSEN Hawai’i – Honolulu Pride – hawaii@chapters.glsen.org

1 June – GLSEN New York Capital Region – Black and Latino Pride, Albany –nycr@chapters.glsen.org

2 June – GLSEN Central New Jersey -New Jersey Pride, Asbury Park –centralnj@chapters.glsen.org

2 June – GLSEN Hudson Valley – New Paltz – westchester@chapters.glsen.org

8 June – GLSEN Kansas City – St. Joseph Pride, MO – kansascity@chapters.glsen.org

8 June – GLSEN Northern Virginia – Capital Pride, DC – northernva@chapters.glsen.org

9 June – GLSEN Los Angeles and GLSEN Orange County – LA Pride –losangeles@chapters.glsen.org or orangecounty@chapters.glsen.org

9 June – GLSEN New York Capital Region – Capital Pride, Albany – nycr@chapters.glsen.org

15 June – GLSEN Baltimore – Baltimore Pride – baltimore@chapters.glsen.org

15 June – GLSEN Middle Tennessee – Nashville Pride – middletn@chapters.glsen.org

15 June – GLSEN New York Capital Region – Hudson Pride, Albany – nycr@chapters.glsen.org

15 June – GLSEN Southern Maine – Portland Pride – southernme@chapters.glsen.org

15-16 June – GLSEN West Michigan – West Michigan Pride, Grand Rapids –westmi@chapters.glsen.org

16 June – GLSEN Baltimore – Baltimore Pride – baltimore@chapters.glsen.org

16 June – GLSEN Pittsburgh – Pittsburgh Pride – pittsburgh@chapters.glsen.org

20-22 June – GLSEN Omaha – Omaha Pride – omaha@chapters.glsen.org

22 June - GLSEN East Tennessee – Knoxville Pride – easttn@chapters.glsen.org

22 June – GLSEN New York Capital Region – Schenectady Pride – nycr@chapters.glsen.org

29 June – GLSEN Cincinnati – Cincinnati Pride – cincinnati@chapters.glsen.org

29 June – GLSEN Downeast Maine – Northern Maine Pride, Bangor –downeastme@chapters.glsen.org

29 June – GLSEN Houston – Houston Pride – houston@chapters.glsen.org

29 June – GLSEN Massachusetts – North Shore Pride – massachusetts@chapters.glsen.org

29 June – GLSEN Tampa – St. Pete Pride, St. Petersburg – tampa@chapters.glsen.org

30 June – GLSEN Central New Jersey, GLSEN Connecticut, GLSEN Hudson Valley, GLSEN New York City, GLSEN staff – NYC Pride – rmartinez@glsen.org

30 June – GLSEN Washington State – Seattle Pride – washington@chapters.glsen.org

13 July – GLSEN San Diego – San Diego Pride – sandiego@chapters.glsen.org

6 September – GLSEN Southern Nevada – Las Vegas Pride – southernnv@chapters.glsen.org

5 October – GLSEN Orlando – Orlando Pride – orlando@chapters.glsen.org

Don’t see your city represented? Check for a chapter in your area at www.glsen.org/chapters.

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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:

Other organizations:

Historical information from the US National Park Service:

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:

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