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Is the method to becoming who we are and expressing it eloquently in our lives the same as #madness? Today's episode with Karen Anne Coccioli is a singular answer. https://lnkd.in/gHEekp5S #gender #identity #lgbtq #GenderIdentityToday

🌈 Celebrating LGBTQIA+ History Month: Embracing Diversity, Honouring Struggles, and Paving the Way for Equity 🌈 As we step into February, let's take a moment to reflect, celebrate, and honour LGBTQIA+ History Month. This month is not just about recognising the triumphs and challenges faced by the LGBTQIA+ community, but also a reminder of the ongoing journey towards a world that values equity, inclusion, and diversity. 🏳️🌈 Did you know that the first LGBTQIA+ rights organisation in the United States, the Society for Human Rights, was founded in Chicago in 1924? It's a testament to the long-standing fight for equality, a struggle that continues to inspire us today. Let's also shine a light on incredible individuals who have shaped history against all odds. Marsha P. Johnson, a Black transgender activist, played a pivotal role in the Stonewall riots, sparking the modern LGBTQIA+ rights movement. Harvey Milk, the first openly gay elected official in California, paved the way for LGBTQIA+ representation in politics. These stories remind us of the strength and resilience of the LGBTQIA+ community, a community that has fought for basic human rights and continues to strive for a world where everyone can live authentically without fear of discrimination. However, LGBTQIA+ History Month is not just about the past—it's a call to action for the present and the future. As we celebrate the progress made, we must acknowledge the work that still needs to be done. Challenges persist, from discriminatory laws to societal biases, and it's crucial that we stand together in the pursuit of true equity. Every month should be an opportunity to champion diversity, elevate unheard voices, and foster a workplace culture that embraces everyone, regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression. Let's make a commitment to educate ourselves and others, challenge stereotypes, and advocate for policies that promote equality. By doing so, we contribute to creating a world where everyone can thrive, irrespective of who they are or whom they love. Today, I recommend watching Panti Bliss - The necessity of normalizing queer love. Enjoy. Let this month be a catalyst for positive change, not just within our workplaces but in society at large. Happy LGBTQIA+ History Month, and here's to a future where love, acceptance, and equality prevail! 🌈💙 #LGBTQIAHistoryMonth #EqualityForAll #InclusionMatters

Today, we celebrate Juneteenth, a day of profound historical significance and a symbol of freedom and resilience. On June 19, 1865, enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, learned of their emancipation—over two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed. Juneteenth reminds us of the enduring fight for equality and the importance of recognizing and honoring this history. It's a time to reflect on the progress made and acknowledge the work still needed to achieve true equality and justice. As we commemorate this day, it's crucial to also highlight the unique struggles faced by Black members of the LGBTQIA+ community. They endure the compounded challenges of both racial and queer discrimination, fighting for acceptance and equality on multiple fronts. Let’s amplify their voices, support intersectional advocacy, and continue striving for a more inclusive and equitable society for all. Happy Juneteenth! #juneteenth #freedomday #equality #inclusion #lgbtqia #intersectionality #blacklivesmatter

Jessica L. Nare, Ed.D. and Kay Wong discuss how students can experience “cultural appropriation, indifference, and erasure” in Pride centers due to white hegemony and racism within center spaces. Without a thoughtful approach to organizational structure and intersectional programming, queer spaces have the potential to appear to be just as exclusionary as non-queer spaces, particularly to students of color, transgender, non-binary, and international students. Read the memo here: https://lnkd.in/gDSwBwcs

This #PrideMonth, remember: Tolerating intolerance is hateful. For any trait, fluidity, tolerance and authentic #allyship are the epitome of Humanity. The more courageous integrity you can muster to stay true to your #PersonalIdentity, the more likely you are to reach your full potential and become a #deilightful being. Thus the more oppression you will face from those #dreadful beings who gave up all those things long ago. This system defines the very meaning of life, builds our individual personas, correlates our impact and legacy, and gives rise to #choice as a scientific construct.

Dr. Terry O’Banion, with extensive experience in higher education leadership, analyzed the programs of five major community college conferences. His study evaluated the inclusion of key concepts like workforce, general education, DEI, LGBTQ issues, and AI, among others. It also included observations of the conferences and the roles of the organizing staff. Discover Dr. O’Banion’s insights and findings in the full report: https://lnkd.in/gtjvU8MY

Unveiling the Full Picture: Transparency and Transgender Equality in Historical Context Historical societies hold a unique responsibility to serve as stewards of truth, reflecting on both the triumphs and shortcomings of the past. To achieve genuine transparency, we must bring to light the often-obscured stories of transgender individuals woven into the fabric of American history. By illuminating these narratives, we can foster a more comprehensive understanding of our collective past. This commitment to transparency extends to the present day. Transgender people continue to face significant challenges, encountering discrimination and marginalization. By amplifying their voices and advocating for their rights, historical societies can play a crucial role in creating a more just and equitable society for all. Tagline: For a complete portrait, every strand of the story must be revealed.

Spotted: Queering the Map advertisement on 12th Street. Queering the Map is a community generated counter-mapping platform for digitally archiving LGBTQ2IA+ experience in relation to physical space. The platform provides an interface to collaboratively record the cartography of queer life—from park benches to the middle of the ocean—in order to preserve our histories and unfolding realities, which continue to be invalidated, contested, and erased. From collective action to stories of coming out, encounters with violence to moments of rapturous love, Queering the Map functions as a living archive of queer life. Through mapping LGBTQ2IA+ experience in its intersectional permutations, the project works to generate affinities across difference and beyond borders — revealing the ways in which we are intimately connected.

When conducting research with the team for our 'Queer, Now & Next' trend report, it was clear, this year we will see LGBTQIA+ youth come together to drive positive change in the world, reshaping the agenda to create a better world of tomorrow - this is the energy we need in 2024. Now, is the time for brands to become part of this positive cultural force and effect positive change as well, there are so many ways this can be achieved. Super excited to have collaborated with some pretty special individuals on this report. Inside you can find ten socio-political and cultural queer trends GT has identified to help brands stay ahead of the cultural curve. Remember, queer culture informs mainstream culture and queer media is not just for queer audiences. So come get involved in what we are doing. Download the report here & let me know what you think https://lnkd.in/eU7y9AQe

We tasked the #ChangeEngine to research and explain what’s really going on this #PrideMonth, and devise three simple ways anyone could easily make it more meaningful. If you’re one of the seemingly few beings in the world who truly wish to drive #MeaningfulChange in support of queer rights and opportunities, our unique expertise, public speakers and insights are at your full disposal. Because until more beings find the courage to start discussing the real issue, nobody can thrive. #Science #Truth #Reality #Equality #QueerRights #Change #ItStartsWithUs https://lnkd.in/dwJyv3vv