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Can't wait to get this book! Will be very interesting to read.

The fight for queer liberation is nowhere near over, and cities have an important role to play in uplifting people of all gender identities and sexualities all year round. Learn more about how to improve cities for LGBTQ2S+ folks through housing, design principles, and heritage and art in our blog ‘Queer Activism in Public Space’ in the link below: https://lnkd.in/eSSUvGKJ

America is at a critical juncture when it comes to LGBTQ safety and support. At GLAAD, we know that fair and accurate representation in media and journalism have a powerful and measurable effect on the lives of LGBTQ people. While support for LGBTQ equality has reached an all-time high, allyship must turn into action. This June, media, content creators, and corporate leaders must lead and respond to hate with undeterred support for the LGBTQ community, including LGBTQ employees, shareholders and consumers and protect all that the LGBTQ movement has accomplished. https://lnkd.in/eZt3ccS6

Policy, urban design, and planning have an important role to play in supporting inclusivity, social justice, and community empowerment for LGBTQ2S+ people. What cities can do to help, could look like: 🏘️Creating and protecting quality affordable housing 🤝Supporting design principles that are based on the experiences of non-binary and trans folks 🎨Celebrating and honoring queer identity through heritage projects and public art The fight for queer liberation is nowhere near over, and cities have an important role to play in uplifting people of all gender identities and sexualities all year round. To learn more, read our latest blog ‘Queer Activism in Public Space’ through the link below: https://lnkd.in/eSSUvGKJ

“We all need a sense of acceptance, emotional validation, approval, and admiration if we are to develop a strong sense of self and connection to others. Individuals from LGBTQ+, in many instances, may face abandonment, rejection, punishment, and abuse just for being different.” Click here to read this blog on relationship therapy for LGBTQ+, written by our associate, co-founder, and partner, Dr. Dino Zuccarini, C. Psych.: https://lnkd.in/eRDc5ccd.

SJSU School of Information faculty, Dr. Michele Angeline V. and Dr. Darra Hofman, recently published a study about LGBTQ+ students’ library privacy in the COVID-19 pandemic. Per their study, "Utilizing a multi-method, multidisciplinary approach, we conducted a study to examine the information and privacy risks imposed upon or heightened for LGBTQ+ university students by COVID-19, with a focus on the roles of libraries and librarians." Check out the article here: https://ow.ly/wyQu50R7zAK

During Pride Month and everyday, consider how you can make your practice a positive and safe space for LGBTQ2S+ staff and patients. Our blog Being More Inclusive in Your Practice offers some tips: bit.ly/3Rk8bIi

As the fall semester starts, check out our thematic resource lists from the JAH and OAH publications. The lists include resources for legal & constitutional history, indigenous history, AAPI history, LGBTQ+ history, gender history, & more. https://ow.ly/Yc4i50PzjTO

Whether your status is single, in a relationship or married, heterosexual and LGBTQ financial planning requires different approaches. We can help! Buckingham advisors are well versed in the nuances of financial planning for LGBTQ individuals. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/grPpsvfq

"Beacon of Love". We are celebrating the contributions made by the many people who identify as LGBTQIA+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual and +, which stands for all additional identities not included in the acronym) this Pride Month and throughout the year. Learn more about this month below. https://ow.ly/x3zP50S4wJx