14 Of Our Favorite Queer Heroes Of 2016
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A California teen took to one of Disneyland’s most beloved attractions to come out as gay to her family.
Gina (who has asked her last name be withheld from this story) carried a rainbow-printed sign proclaiming “I’m gay” while she and her mother were riding Splash Mountain during their June 18 visit to the Disneyland resort in Anaheim, California. The 16-year-old raised the sign in the air just as their boat was plummeting down the log flume’s climactic, five-story drop. The epic moment was captured for posterity in a souvenir photo, which Gina posted on Twitter June 20. The post had received over 4,000 retweets and 7,500 likes as of Tuesday.
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Self-care is important! Read Harvey Katz share his thoughts on self-care, transition, and reality television here!
I’ve thought about why I love these types of TV programs so much and, for me, it comes down to a single moment and it’s not the big reveal. No, instead I relish that moment where the pain of change overtakes the will to remain the same and the transformation begins. That’s the moment I love because it’s a grand proclamation of self-care.
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.
Ditch the trick-or-treating and check out these spooky Halloween favorites for an LGBT movie night!
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:
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: