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As we celebrate #PrideMonth and the LGBTQ+ people in our communities, let’s consider how we can enhance well-being and recovery within LGBTQ+ communities. 📜 Check out this article from the GAINS Center that looks at inequities LGBTQ+ communities experience when they are at the intersection of the mental health and criminal legal system and learn about possibilities for change: https://bit.ly/3KbRz0Z

ICYMI: Read our latest Insights series on how LGBTQ+ Minnesotans are represented (or not) in census and other survey data. "Hopefully growing awareness of the size and needs of the LGBTQ+ population can provide a push towards advocating for collecting more complete data, so that we can paint a fuller and more nuanced picture of these communities going into the future." https://buff.ly/3VHicjQ #LGBTQMinnesotans

Today, we honor and celebrate the legalization of gay marriage in The United States. While we have made much progress, we still have miles to go. For more than half of the state’s LGBTQ+ community, food on the table isn’t always a given. Hunger is not a temporary emergency—it’s an ongoing crisis in Massachusetts. According to our fourth annual statewide report, focusing investments on food pantries that serve LGBTQ+ communities could improve food equity and access. Read the report to learn more about the state of hunger in the Commonwealth: https://lnkd.in/edqd_Gks #FeedingEasternMA#EndHungerHere#FoodInsecurity

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Curious about "How the rainbow grows" in the US? 🌈 Our The Information Lab US consultant, Bianca N. has beautifully visualized the diverse landscape of LGBTQ+ adults across the United States! Explore more and dive into the vibrant details of her insightful visualization here: https://ow.ly/llmI50SoxXO #LGBTQCommunity #DataVisualization #LGBTQData #DataFam

Curious about "How the rainbow grows" in the US? 🌈 Our The Information Lab US consultant, Bianca N. has beautifully visualized the diverse landscape of LGBTQ+ adults across the United States! Explore more and dive into the vibrant details of her insightful visualization here: https://ow.ly/llmI50SoxXO #LGBTQCommunity #DataVisualization #LGBTQData #DataFam

We are thrilled to continue the AIandYou series of non-partisan webinars, focusing on empowering marginalized communities (women, people of color, disabled, LGBTQ+) with knowledge about election misinformation, deepfakes, and protecting their vote. 🌎💙 If your organization is interested in joining us, send us a DM! Let's ensure everyone has the tools they need for a fair and informed electoral process. ✨🗳️ #AILiteracy #2024Election #Misinformation #Disinformation #AIandYou

The holidays can be challenging for LGBTQ+ individuals who don't feel supported by family members. Ariel Emmanuel, Associate Director for Training at Ackerman's Gender and Family Project, spoke to USA TODAY last year about this issue. Read to understand these challenges and how you can support. https://bit.ly/3WOICyU

How can we ground ourselves in care and dance our revolution? The Urgent Action Sister Funds collective care report is an essential resource for activists looking to integrate care into their work. This report features the voices and lived experiences of over 100 women and LGBTQ+ activists across 63 countries sharing why collective care has been vital in sustaining their movements. https://lnkd.in/eWzq-NUG

Are you aware of these roadblocks to care for LGBTQ+ individuals? This infographic explores what challenges they face. See the full infographic + CMS resources for closing the care gap and creating an equitable care environment for this community: https://lnkd.in/gZY29j8