In recent years, there has been a steady rise in greater acceptance and support for transgender youth. However, lawmakers in some states are working to limit the rights of our community members, sadly, nothing new, right? Here is another recent...
Picture this: it's 1946, and the Revised Standard Version (RSV) of the Bible is hitting the shelves. For the first time in history, the word "homosexual" appears in the Good Book. And did it cause a stir! First of all,...
The initialism LGBTQIA+ was discussed in a previous post to provide a brief history of its origins and how it evolved to include representation of many of our amazing community members throughout the years. Because our global rainbow family is...
The month of June is quickly approaching and you know what that means, right? Pride month! It is a month-long celebration of our massive and beautiful community, supporting, loving, and caring for one another. It is not only a month...
Jennifer Lopez, JLo, has been praised for using gender-neutral pronouns when introducing one of her children at an event in Los Angeles. To honor her transgender daughter, Jamie Lee Curtis will be using the pronouns they/them to describe her Oscar...
Your child has recently gained the courage to say to you, I identify as LGBTQIA+ or you are increasingly starting to notice their distinct uniqueness. You have all these thoughts in your mind about how you can support your child...
What does the L mean in LGBTQIA+? What does the G mean? What do the rest of the letters mean? These questions may come to mind for someone who is unfamiliar with our amazing community. Of course it means Lesbian,...
The act of living or moving from one country to another is the definition of immigration. Freedom of movement is a human right. So, why is the “free” component of the term seemingly only for the privileged when it comes...
There are over 20 unique pride flags in the world, there may even be more than 50. It is difficult to say just how many flags exist to represent different sexual orientations and genders. More seem to be created each...
We are all unique in many ways in addition to what the naked eye can see and how others perceive us to be based on our outward appearance. Our diverse and colorful community encompasses individuals from all walks of life,...
We may all have heard the terms, Generation Z or Gen Z, Millennial, and Baby Boomer when someone refers to an age group or age range for any particular topic. The distinct fundamental differences endured or will be endured by...
LGBT has long been an abbreviation used to identify and recognize our beautiful community. It is also an abbreviation that represents the struggles we have overcome together as a family. The love, the uniqueness, and the acceptance all constitute to...
Social norms and customs have changed quite a few times throughout the centuries. A few examples include gender roles, family dynamics, interracial marriage, and many others. In the late 1980s, the initialism of LGBT became the term for our community...
When someone mentions K-pop, some of the first things that may likely come to mind are the top Korean music bands and groups that wow and entertain teens and adults alike. Korean pop music culture has certainly made its mark...
When and if you decide to come out is a decision that should be entirely up to you. For many, coming out is a process that never seems to end. As you go through life as an LGBTQ+ person, you...
Just months away from celebrating a holiday that is known for love, compassion, and acceptance, a religious school in Florida denies the LGBTIA+ youth of our community the fundamental human right to education. A source indicates that the school located...
The acceptance of LGBTQ+ people in the military has grown over the past few decades. Lesbian, gay, and bisexual people couldn't serve in the military until 2011. It was at this time that Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell was repealed. Ten...
When someone talks about the state of Florida, the first thing that likely comes to mind is the city of Miami, and with good reason. The city is known to be one of the world’s top LGBTQIA+ meccas, attracting millions...
Heart-wrenching does not even begin to describe the scene. What scene am I referring to? The scene where Will projects his true feelings for his long-term bestie, Mike, under the guise of Eleven’s perspective. I am sure that we have...
Taboo, stigma, and discrimination are common words and experiences in our LGBTQIA+ community. Unfortunately and consequently, they continue to plague both adults and youth alike to this day. Years ago, specifically in the 1980s, HIV/AIDS took precedence in the global...
On January 22, 1973, a Texas statute abortion ban was struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court. Before Roe v. Wade abortion was illegal throughout a large chunk of the country, but this made abortion legal across the United States. Over...
