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LGBT History Month is an annual month-long observance of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender history, and the history of the gay rights and related civil rights movements. LGBT History Month provides role models, builds community, and represents a civil rights statement about the contributions of the LGBT community. The libraries in Pinal County Library District… Continue reading Pride: Celebrate LGBT History Month — PCLD blog

2020 has been a crazy year all across the world. Here at home we went from catastrophic bushfires with unprecedented destruction to floods, and then with the onset of the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic we all faced challenges that just six months ago we never would have thought possible. This last week has now seen global-scale […]… Continue reading Speak Up – Educate – Donate — My Disney World

A statement from Trans Masculine Scotland committee in support of Black Lives Matter via Black Lives Matter. — Trans Masculine Scotland

Maria Korneeva/iStock Getty Images The LGBTQ movement has come a long way. This month rainbow pride flags are hanging in windows, flying on town street posts, and appearing in social media feeds of individuals and businesses. But as the nation continues to grapple with discrimination of all kinds, with “Black Lives Matter” demonstrations held throughout […]… Continue reading LGBTQ Americans Are Less Likely To Be Homeowners. Is Discrimination To Blame? — Barrington Homebuyers

June is National Indigenous History Month. We’ve collected some of our recommendations for books written by Indigenous authors. Educating ourselves is so important! via National Indigenous History Month — Our Colourful Pages

On May 6th, President Trump vetoed the Iran War Powers resolution, a bipartisan attempt that would have required him to seek congressional authorization before using military force against Iran. The next day, despite bipartisan support for the resolution, the Senate fell short of the two-thirds majority needed to override Trump’s veto. Thus, a conventional war […]… Continue reading Amidst a global pandemic, Trump’s sanctions are already as destructive as a war — Fellow Travelers

“The first pride was a riot” becomes an LGBTQ rallying cry in the age of coronavirus via Amid isolation and protests, LGBTQ community remembers the origins of the Pride movement — The Neutral.

J.K. Rowling at the European premiere of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them in London, England, in 2016. (Neil Hall/Reuters) She stated the obvious, sparking a manufactured media controversy.It’s amazing what passes for news these days. J. K. Rowling, author of the Harry Potter series, suggested that only women menstruate and then, when prompted,… via… Continue reading J. K. Rowling, Back in the Hot Seat —

CASPER, Wyo. — Pride Month celebrations across the country are seeing changes in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and Casper Pride’s festivities are also looking different this summer. Annual festivities like the Casper Pride March or Casper Pride Drag Show at the Nicolaysen Art Museum have been put on hold, but that doesn’t mean […]… Continue reading Pride Month: ‘Drive-Up Pride’ and documentary to premier featuring Casper LGBTQ+ pioneers (PHOTOS) — Oil City News

Unable to attend #BlackLivesMatter protests but want to find a way to support the movement take a look at the range of options compiled by Black Lives Matter Australia. I also recommend taking a look at a great article by By Wilhelmina Jenkins – Unseen: Black people living with ME via Black Lives Matter — One… Continue reading Black Lives Matter — One Minute Meditation for ME