Chosen Family — The Heart of LGBTQ+ Community
For many LGBTQ+ people, coming out can mean losing biological family support. In response, they often form “chosen families” — close-knit networks of friends and allies who offer unconditional love, …
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Queer Joy as Resistance
While much of LGBTQ+ history involves struggle and pain, Pride Month is also about joy — the radical act of celebrating who you are in a world that often tells …
Pride in the Workplace — More Than a Policy
Workplaces are where many adults spend most of their time — which makes them critical sites for either inclusion or exclusion. An inclusive workplace doesn’t just add a rainbow to …
The Importance of LGBTQ+ Representation in Media
Media has a profound influence on how people perceive the world and themselves. For many LGBTQ+ individuals, especially youth, seeing characters who reflect their identities can be affirming and even …
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Intersectionality in the LGBTQ+ Community
Intersectionality, a term coined by scholar Kimberlé Crenshaw, highlights how overlapping social identities — like race, gender, class, and sexuality — influence experiences of discrimination. In the context of Pride …
Parenting with Pride — Raising LGBTQ+ Children
Coming out can be a frightening process — not just for children, but for their families. Parents often grapple with how to respond, support, and protect their LGBTQ+ kids in …
Religion and LGBTQ+ Identity — Bridging the Divide
For many LGBTQ+ individuals, faith and identity have often felt like opposing forces. Religious doctrines have historically been used to justify exclusion or conversion therapy, causing deep pain. Yet, there …
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Pride and the Power of Language
Words matter. The language we use to describe identities, experiences, and relationships can affirm someone’s humanity — or erase it. Terms like “they/them,” “non-binary,” “pansexual,” or “queer” might be unfamiliar …
The Role of Schools in LGBTQ+ Inclusion
Schools can be either a haven or a battlefield for LGBTQ+ youth. Acceptance and affirmation during these formative years can shape lifelong mental health and self-esteem. Yet, bullying, exclusion, and …
Celebrating LGBTQ+ Elders
Much of the focus during Pride Month is on youth and contemporary culture — but the LGBTQ+ community stands on the shoulders of elders who fought when it was far …