Books are way more than just words on a page. Stories can help us make sense of the world, figure out who we are and feel less alone. For teens, this can be especially important. Whether it’s about better understanding […]
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Have you ever heard of Kathy Kozachenko? On April 2, 1974, she made history by becoming the first openly LGBTQ+ person to be elected to public office in the U.S. At the time, she was a 21-year-old college student, studying […]
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By now, you’ve likely heard of Chappell. Chappell Roan, that is. An American singer and songwriter whose popularity has skyrocketed as a result of her song “Good Luck, Babe!” going viral, she’s become a superstar. I first heard “Good Luck,…
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This year, during LGBTQ+ History Month, I found myself diving deeper into the history of some of the pioneers who shaped the LGBTQ+ rights movement. For instance, I was intrigued to learn about the Society for Human Rights, the first […]
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September is here!! Aside from it being back-to-school time, it also means that Bisexual Awareness Week—also known as BiWeek—is back! BiWeek occurs annually, from September 16-23, concluding on the 23rd with the celebration of Celebrate Bisexuality+…
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Have you heard of Transgender Awareness Week? The week leading up to the Transgender Day of Remembrance (November 20)—a day meant to honor trans lives lost to violence—it’s a time to raise visibility and awareness of transgender people as well…
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Asexuality has a long history of being overlooked and misunderstood. Asexuality Awareness Week, also known as “Ace Week,” is celebrated from October 22-28 this year. This week, created by Sara Beth Brooks in 2010, aims to teach people about asexuality,…
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Did you know that October 11 is National Coming Out Day? A day to celebrate anyone who is LGBTQ+, it honors those who have already come out and those deciding if coming out is right for them. In honor of […]
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