With the arrival of June comes Pride Month, a time to gather together to celebrate the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and reflect on the progress achieved toward equality. Despite the ongoing challenges, such as anti-2SLGBTQIA+ laws, (according to the ACLU, there are currently almost 500 … [Read more...] about Raising diverse voices and celebrating progress this Pride Month
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6 LGBTQ+ climate activist organizations to check out and support
Bringing together diverse voices and perspectives helps tackle problems more effectively. One of the greatest problems we face today is the issue of climate change and climate justice. The chances we have to overcome these threats become stronger when we rally together, despite … [Read more...] about 6 LGBTQ+ climate activist organizations to check out and support
Laverne Cox makes history as first trans Barbie doll
Laverne Cox, an American actress, and LGBTQ+ advocate was the first transgender person to be nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award and the first to be nominated for an Emmy Award since Angela Morely in 1990. She is making history yet again as the first trans-Barbie doll. Mattel … [Read more...] about Laverne Cox makes history as first trans Barbie doll
Rainbow 50p coin celebrates 50th year of Pride UK
To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Pride UK movement, Britain’s Royal Mint introduced a special rainbow-colored 50 pence coin earlier in May. The coin, which is embossed with the colors of the Pride progress flag, was designed by east London artist and LGBTQ+ activist … [Read more...] about Rainbow 50p coin celebrates 50th year of Pride UK
Community rallies around bakery criticized for Pride celebration
After Confections, a small bakery in Lufkin, East Texas posted an image of a rainbow-colored cookie with a message in support of Pride Month, the shop, unfortunately, lost many followers and had several large clients cancel orders. In an inspirational move, people from around the … [Read more...] about Community rallies around bakery criticized for Pride celebration