Articles
- LGBTQ+ Pride Flags "With many different identities in the community, there comes many different flags to know. We have collected all of the flags and a guide to learn about all of the different colors of our community’s rainbow. We know that this may not be all of the flags that represent our community, but we will update the page as new flags become popular!" - HRC
- Sexuality Flags & LGBT+ Symbols: The Ultimate Pride Guide For a Pride flags list of all sexuality flags and gender flags included in the LGBTQ+ community, which are often showcased at their parades and events, check out all LGBTQ flags and names in the chart below.
- Asian American/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islanders (AANHPI) & Proud "For too long in the fight for LGBTQ+ equality, Asian American/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islanders (AANHPI) voices have been toned down, quiet, or missing. We’re changing that."
- Understanding the Asexual Community What Does It Mean to be Asexual?
- QTBIPOC Mental Health and Well-Being The State of Mental Health in LGBTQ Communities of Color
- GLSEN's Trans Action Kit "a wealth of resources that center trans, including nonbinary students and educators. These resources share personal experiences and can help students and educators learn about gender diversity, pronoun visibility, trans students' rights, inclusive curriculum, and GSA practices."
- Celebrating Changemakers: Stories from the Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Community 2023-2024 "Read from changemakers of our Trans Justice Initiative’s programs in their own words."
- Fatal Violence Against the Transgender and Gender-Expansive Community in 2024 "The Human Rights Campaign is both saddened and infuriated by the deaths of at least fifteen transgender and gender-expansive people whose lives were tragically and inhumanely taken through violent means, including gun and intimate partner violence, in 2024."
- Get the Facts on Gender-Affirming Care "As attacks on the LGBTQ+ community continue to gain steam, it is important to get the facts about gender-affirming care."
- Chosen Family Podcast "Alayna brings the warmth and wisdom of a mom carrying a fresh tray of cookies, Ashley brings the practical advice but chaotic nature of a dad telling inappropriate jokes during the PTA meeting. And Mak plays the baby; she is curious, in the process of figuring everything out, and making a ton of mistakes in a good way. If Ashley and Alayna represent the advice you might get from a parent, Mak is more like your big sister. Together we are your Chosen Family."
- Gender Reveal "Welcome to Gender Reveal, a podcast about nonbinary and transgender folks. Join us as we interview notable trans guests, analyze current events, answer advice questions and get a little bit closer to understanding what the heck gender is."
- Gender Stories "Every body has a relationship with gender... What's your story?In this podcast Alex Iantaffi, author of "How to Understand Your Gender: a practical guide for exploring who you are" will reflect on how gender impacts different areas of our lives, such as relationships, spirituality, parenting and more. They will have guests to explore these topics as well as reflect on their own experiences as a therapist, writer, educator and trans masculine, non-binary person (don't worry if you don't know what that means, there will be a podcast episode about terminology!). If you have a relevant topic you would like to talk about contact Alex at genderstoriespodcast@gmail.com They would love to chat with you and maybe invite you on the podcast!"
- History is Gay "Two queer nerds share their love for the past, hijinks, and all things gay, sharing stories of those of us in the unexplored corners of history who have always been there."
- Keeping It Queer "eeping It Queer is an all-things Queer podcast hosted by Navin Noronha and Farhad Karkaria. The show looks at the world through a much-required queer lens and covers everything from laws and pop culture to queer lives and myths surrounding being "different". Come on out and join them on this journey. We're not in Kansas anymore Dorothy."
- Queerology: A Podcast on Belief and Being "Named one of the 12 Best LGBTQ Podcasts of 2020 by “O: The Oprah Magazine.” How might we live better as queer people of faith? Matthias Roberts brings together theologians, psychologists, poets, thinkers, and change makers for conversations around belief and being."
- Two Twos Podcast "Two black lesbians living in London speaking their unapologetic truth whilst creating a safe space for people like themselves and bridging the gap between LGBT+ people and Cis-gendered straight people!"
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June is Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex and Asexual (LGBTQIA) Pride Month. This month celebrates LGBTQ+ people and their strengths, talent, and creativity while creating awareness.
This resource guide includes information and resources about the history of Pride Month, important historical events, books, current organizations that support LGBTQIA+ people, and articles with helpful resources for those who would like to know more about the different subjects.
We will highlight this resource from the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) that discusses them "officially declared a state of emergency for LGBTQ+ people in the United States for the first time following an unprecedented and dangerous spike in anti-LGBTQ+ legislative assaults sweeping state houses this year."
Please share this resource with anyone you know who might need it.
- Utica College Gender and Sexuality Alliance "Utica GSA is the Gender and Sexuality Alliance for Utica University. Our goal is to offer positive educational information to Utica College and its extended community in order to encourage wider knowledge and understanding of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender, Queer & Questioning, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) individuals, and other members of the community. The group offers a confidential and informal atmosphere where students can meet students who support them and other students like themselves. We have a myriad of traditional events that expand the community's appreciation and support for the LGBTQIA+ community including: Take Back Your Prom, GSA Pride Week, The Annual Drag Show, and Lavender Graduation. "
"The A.M. READ newsletter is HRC's news tipsheet highlighting LGBTQ+ news and HRC updates. It covers a wide range of topics from breaking news to politics to LGBTQ+ pop culture to sports and everything in between."
Organizations
- The Ace and Aro Advocacy Project (TAAAP) "Our vision is a society that understands and accepts the full range of differences in people’s sexual and romantic desires, attractions, behaviors, and orientations, and does not privilege any."
- Bi-Pan Library "The Bi Pan Library is a physical archive and online directory of media created by and about bi, pan, and m-spec people. Our goals: Increase access to bi, pan, and m-spec media and history. Create resources suited to the needs of bi, pan, and m-spec people. Provide research assistance to students, educators, queer organizations, researchers, journalists, parents, and community-seeking bi, pan, and m-spec people."
- The Bisexual Resource Center "works to connect the bi+ community and help its members thrive through resources, support, and celebration. Through this work, we envision an empowered, visible, and inclusive global community for bi+ people. "
- The Campus Pride Index "The Campus Pride Index sets the bar higher for LGBTQ-inclusive policies, programs and practices. The index is owned and operated by Campus Pride, the leading national nonprofit organization for student leaders and campus groups working to create safer, more LGBTQ-friendly learning environments at colleges and universities. The index is supported under the Campus Pride Q Research Institute for Higher Education as well as benefits from strategic partnerships with professional organizations in higher education and related LGBTQ nonprofit organizations."
- GLAAD "Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation(GLAAD) increases media accountability and community engagement that ensures authentic LGBTQ stories are seen, heard, and actualized."
- GLSEN (Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network) (pronounced glisten) is an organization working to end discrimination, harassment, and bullying based on sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression and to prompt LGBT cultural inclusion and awareness in K-12 schools.
- Human Rights Campaign The Human Rights Campaign Foundation supports LGBTQ+ individuals, allies, and institutions with resources via a set of comprehensive programs.
- LGBT Foundation "established in 1975, LGBT Foundation exists to support the needs of the diverse range of people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans. We believe in a fair and equal society where all LGBT people can achieve their full potential. #EqualityWins underpins much of what we do and we aim to be; ‘here if you need us.’"
- National Center for Transgender Equality advocates to change policies and society to increase understanding and acceptance of transgender people. In the nation’s capital and throughout the country, NCTE works to replace disrespect, discrimination, and violence with empathy, opportunity, and justice
- The National LGBT Chamber of Commerce "We are the largest advocacy organization dedicated to expanding economic opportunities and advancements for LGBTQ people, and the exclusive certifying body for LGBTQ-owned businesses."
- PFLAG *Founded in 1973, PFLAG is the first and largest organization dedicated to supporting, educating, and advocating for LGBTQ+ people and their families.
- Pride at Work "We seek full equality without restrictions or barriers for LGBTQIA+ individuals in our workplaces, unions, and communities, creating a Labor Movement that cherishes diversity, promotes inclusion, encourages openness, and ensures safety & dignity. We do this through education, alliances, and building solidarity across our large and diverse communities."- From Site
- The Q Center "is a safe spaces for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning youth, their families, and allies to gather, share, and receive support. Q Center programming promotes equality, celebrates diversity, provides resources that cultivate pride and leadership skills, and strives to create a safe and inclusive community for all."
- Transgender Law Center "is the largest national trans-led organization advocating self-determination for all people."
- The Trevor Project "is an American nonprofit organization founded in 1998. Focused on suicide prevention efforts among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning youth, they offer a toll-free telephone number where confidential assistance is provided by trained counselors."
