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Collingswood Public Library LGBTQIA+ Resources

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Collingswood Public Library LGBTQIA+ Resources

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Curated by our wonderful panelist, Kaley Iacovetta

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LGBTQIA+ Resources - Collingswood Public Library

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The Collingswood Public Library aims to be a space where individuals of all identities are respected and welcomed. We are committed to creating a supportive space for members of the LGBTQIA+ community, their families, and their allies. We strive to offer a wide range of materials, resources, and p…

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Kel shares various ways they served LGBTQ teens throughout the quarantine.

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Kel shares various ways they served LGBTQ teens throughout the quarantine.

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We organized month long pride programming for June 2020, which would be our first big batch of virtual programming during quarantine.

Passive Programming:

LGBTQ trivia [linked]

Included fun questions regarding pop culture, flags, acronyms, and more.

LGBTQ Bingo Board

Bingo squares included "wore a flannel," "is LGBTQ," "watched Love, Simon," and more.

LGBTQ Book Battle

We hosted a 'book battle' on Facebook inspired by March Madness-style boards that were trending on social media at the time. We put various LGBTQ young adult books against one another, focusing on different identities and themes.

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We also did an LGBTQ book talking series for pride where our librarians did various forms of book talking for our YouTube channel.

Moonstruck

Stonewall Riots

Bloom

Gravity of Us

Love & Lies of Rukhsana Ali

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Beyond Pride Programming: Reader's Advisory

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Beyond Pride Programming: Reader's Advisory

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I continued the RA throughout the year to highlight other LGBTQ awareness days/weeks/etc. With slide-show based videos, I covered the following:

Trans Awareness Week

National Coming Out Day

Bi Visibility Day

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Early on in quarantine I wanted to find a way to connect with the teens who are in the LGBTQ club at the high school I serve. I decided to make a padlet to compile information for them that would provide support and entertainment for them as they coped with the pandemic and being at home, especially for those who were quarantining in un-supportive environments.

I made two versions of this, one for my teens [included outside links] and one for the library to post on social media [included only OCL resources].

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Resources for LGBTQ Teens Coping with a World in Crisis

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Resources for LGBTQ Teens Coping with a World in Crisis

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Bookings are open for in-person and virtual events!

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In addition to traditional story hours, DSH is PROUD to offer a range of tailor-made employee experiences to add some sparkle to your team meetings and company-wide virtual events.

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Our trained storytellers offer themed events ranging from our Pride story hours for the whole family, adult-centered employee experiences, bingos, and so much more!

Some organizations we've worked with:

DSH is really about connecting with kids, helping them to understand identity and intersectionality.

Amanda Clarke
Librarian, Brooklyn Collaborative Studies

Want to join our Royal Court of Sustaining Donors? This essential work needs your help.

What is Drag Story Hour?

It's just what it sounds like! Storytellers using the art of drag to read books to kids in libraries, schools, and bookstores.

DSH captures the imagination and play of the gender fluidity of childhood and gives kids glamorous, positive, and unabashedly queer role models.

In spaces like this, kids are able to see people who defy rigid gender restrictions and imagine a world where everyone can be their authentic selves!

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Bookings are open for in-person and virtual events! ​ In addition to traditional story hours, DSH is PROUD to offer a range of tailor-made employee experiences to add some sparkle to your team meetings and company-wide virtual events.

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Garden State Equality lifts up the diverse voices of LGBTQ+ communities through education and advocacy to advance the movement for equality in New Jersey and nationally.

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Ocean County Library Resources for LGBTQ Teens Coping with a World in Crisis

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Ocean County Library Resources for LGBTQ Teens Coping with a World in Crisis

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Since I enjoy the padlet format so much, I created two more LGBTQ related ones:

LGBTQ History Month Timeline

Highlighted various videos, books, and more offered by the library to create a virtual timeline

International Transgender Day of Visibility

Included local LGBTQ history, book recommendations, documentaries, and more

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Pride @ the Library
PRISM: Rural LGBTQ Alliance
You Belong: LGBTQ and Allies Youth Group

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A website of the American Library Association Public Programs Office

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Rainbow Round Table (RRT) of the American Library Association is committed to serving the information needs of the LGBTQIA+ professional library community, and the LGBTQIA+ information and access needs of individuals at large. We are committed to encouraging and supporting the free and necessary access to all information, as reflected by the missions of the American Library Association.

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Rainbow Round Table (RRT) of the American Library Association is committed to serving the information needs of the LGBTQIA+ professional library community, and the LGBTQIA+ information and access needs of individuals at large. We are committed to encouraging and supporting the free and necessary access to all information, as reflected by the missions of the American Library Association.

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Kristin offers low & no-cost Virtual Events to middle & high school GSAs & library groups. Students choose the topics they are most interested in discussing, whether that is engaging with their community in positive ways, dealing with friends or family who are unsupportive, helping to make their schools safer spaces, or learning more about being LGBTQ.

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Thanks to the support of the larger community on Patreon, I am able to offer low & no-cost Virtual Events to middle & high school GSAs & library groups. Students choose the topics they are most interested in discussing, whether that is engaging with their community in positive ways, dealing with friends or family who are unsupportive, helping to make their schools safer spaces, or learning more about being LGBTQ.

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Find and collaborate with your local chapter! They may be available for panels and other programs.

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We're so glad you found us! PFLAG is the nation's largest organization dedicated to supporting, educating, and advocating for LGBTQ+ people and those who love them.

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LGBTQ Resources Page @ the Cherry Hill Public Library

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LGBTQ Resources Page @ the Cherry Hill Public Library

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The Trevor Project | For Young LGBTQ Lives

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The Trevor Project provides 24/7 crisis support services to LGBTQ young people. Text, chat, or call anytime to reach a trained counselor. Free and confidential.

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Trans Student Educational Resources is a youth-led organization dedicated to transforming the educational environment for trans and gender non-conforming students through advocacy and empowerment. Founded in 2011, it is the only national organization led by trans youth. Click here to learn more about what we do. Sign up for email updates: We're Hiring!

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Turquoise & Purple Bold Classroom Calendar

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Newark Public Library LGBTQ Resource Center

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Newark Public Library LGBTQ Resource Center

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OUR COMMITMENT
The Newark Public Library (NPL) is committed to serving the city's LGBTQ community, and has created a designated LGBTQ space within the Main Library at 5 Washington Street. An LGBTQ Librarian, Rachel Paulus, hired in February, 2019, is dedicated to serving patrons, maintaining and expanding the collection, programming, and community outreach. The library serves as an open, safe, inclusive, and welcoming space, where individuals are comfortable to be themselves. The NPL LGBTQ space is also the new home for the Newark LGBTQ Community Center and will, in 2019-2021, take residence in the Main Library.
OUR PARTNERS
The Newark Public Library seeks to provide a variety of services and programs to the diverse LGBTQ communities. During the outset of this new initiative, the LGBTQ Librarian is actively contacting community organizations in order to build relationships, to learn more about individuals' wants and needs, and to create an awareness of what NPL has to offer. Among the city's most prominent groups are the Newark LGBTQ Community Center, Queer Newark, Rutgers-Newark LGBT Students and Allies, Newark Pride, and the African American Office of Gay Concerns, Newark Community Health Centers, Newark Police Department, Newark Public Schools, and Project WOW. The goal is to work together with these organizations, and more, to provide what the LGBTQ community needs and is interested in.
OUR RESOURCES
The LGBTQ materials collection is receiving updating and relocation into the designated LGBTQ library space on the first floor of the Main Library; Rachel Paulus will also advise librarians throughout The Newark Public Library of materials appropriate for their collections: circulating and reference materials, periodicals, databases, etc. Rachel will employ a variety of sources, including patrons' suggestions, to guide acquisitions. For more information on LGBTQ resources please visit NPL's Web Guide at: http://nplwebguides.pbworks.com/w/page/24485810/GLBTI
OUR PROGRAMMING
High quality programming with attention to intersectionalities will be another focus of the LGBTQ Librarian. The Library is continuing its popular Drag Queen Story Hours and Bingo events, and we expect to expand events and activities, such as community programs, book groups, author/filmmaker/speaker events, social gatherings, exhibits/displays, information sessions, health programs, and celebrations (International Transgender Day of Visibility, GLBT Book Month, National Coming Out Day, etc.). In addition, referrals to community services will be provided in person and via the Library's LGBTQ Web Guide.

Upcoming Events
Click here for Recordings of Past Programs PAST EVENTS:

Drag Queen Story Hour

Drag Queen Bingo

Documentary screenings

LGBTQ Prom

Kiki Ball

Adult Game/Craft Nights

Author talks

Play readings

Panel Discussions

Newark Pride Kid Zone

The Newark Public Library is increasingly integrated into the City and will participate in activities throughout Newark. Staff will continue to work with community organizations and agencies to advocate for all residents' rights and will promote awareness of LGBTQ contributions to our society. We particularly welcome opportunities to partner with schools in showcasing LGBTQ history, and we commit to advancing civil liberties and opportunities for all.
Download LGBTQ Statement
LGBTQ K-12 Reading Lists (PDF links):

LGBTQ Resources:
NEWARK AREA:
Newark LGBTQ Center The Newark LGBTQ Community Center is a volunteer-run, community-based organization committed to providing safe space, programs, and services that support the well-being of the LGBTQ community and our allies in the Newark, New Jersey area.

Newark Pride July 11-July 14 2019; hosted in the heart of downtown Newark, Newark's Gay Pride events are hosted in an area brimming with activities, attractions and adventures! These events increase awareness of the city and its vast culture, while increasing revenue and visibility for corporate sponsors and local businesses alike.

Hetrick-Martin Institute The Hetrick-Martin Institute (HMI) provides free year-round programs and services for LGTBQ youth and allies ages 13-24 at our permanent locations in New York City, and Newark, NJ. They also help organize and produce youth events throughout New York City and New Jersey.

Rutgers-Newark LGBT Students and Allies Check out the new LGBTQ & Diversity Resource Center located in Conklin Hall, Room 232

Queer Newark Oral History Project The Queer Newark Oral History Project (QNOHP) records interviews with LGBTQ Newarkers about their lives, makes their stories accessible to academic and community-based researchers, students, and artists; sponsors innovative programming that bridges the community and campus, spreads awareness of oral history methods, and commemorates the community's elders.

NJCRI North Jersey Community Research Initiative; one of New Jersey's largest and most comprehensive HIV/AIDS community-based organization; includes LGBTQ services such as Project WOW, Pride Center of Newark, PRIDE Project, and more.

African American Office of Gay Concerns The African American Office of Gay Concerns mission is to comprehensively serve as a resource for the well-being of Gay men of color, inclusive of, but not limited to the gay, bisexual, transgendered and questioning communities through outreach, education and compassionate care.

LGBT Rain Foundation Essex The Rain Foundation mission is to help young adults between the ages of 18-26 by providing emergency shelter, transitional housing, and permanent supportive housing services to address the emergent need of LGBTQ individuals experiencing crisis leading to homelessness.

Newark Happening , Gay Friendly Newark Not only is Newark "quite friendly" as reported by Conde Nast Traveler, but quite gay-friendly to boot! Establishments in Brick City that welcome and support members of the gay community are easy to spot: each are sporting rainbow flag window decals emblazoned with the phrase, "Newark Believes in Pride."

Gay Activist Alliance in Morris County (GAAMC) is not-for-profit volunteer-run organization that provides social, educational, and outreach programs. GAAMC also offers opportunities for individuals to become politically active on issues related to the GLBTI community.
NEW JERSEY:
NJ LGBT Chamber The NJ LGBT Chamber is the bridge to connect with New Jersey's LGBT, friendly, and allied business community.

Out In Jersey If it is happening in the "Out" LGBT community in New Jersey Out In Jersey has got you covered.

Garden State Equality Garden State Equality (GSE) is the largest LGBTQ advocacy organization in New Jersey and one of the most successful statewide civil rights organization for the LGBTQ community in the nation. Their services include advocacy, policy work, and trainings.

Garden State Equality Bullying Resource Center
-Call Garden State Equality's Anti-Bullying Helpline at (973) 509-5428 anytime between 10am - 7pm Monday through Friday whether you are a bullied student or the parent or concerned friend of a bullied student.
- If you need immediate support, contact one of the following 24 hour call services: Trevor Lifeline for LGBTQ Youth: 1-866-488-7386, National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) | 1-888-628-9454 (en español), or contact 911

HiTOPS Provides positive, non-judgmental, accurate, affirming programs and services in welcoming, fun, affirming spaces for young people of all identities, and the people who work with, and care for them.

Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG)Uniting people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) with families, friends, and allies, PFLAG is committed to advancing equality through its mission of support, education, and advocacy.

The Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network GLSEN strives to ensure that each member of every school community is valued and respected regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or expression. Since homophobia and heterosexism undermine a healthy school climate, we work to educate teachers, students and the public at large about the damaging effects these forces have on youth and adults alike.
NYC:
The Center The Center fosters a welcoming environment where everyone is celebrated for who they are. We offer the LGBTQ communities of NYC advocacy, health and wellness programs; arts, entertainment and cultural events; recovery, parenthood and family support services. Open 365 days a year!

Events

Queer Cinema Night @ the Main Library
Thursday, January 23, 6pm
1st Floor LGBTQ Room, 5 Washington St
Rafiki (Swahili for "friend") is a 2018 Kenyan drama film directed by Wanuri Kahiu.
Rafiki is the story of romance that grows between two young women, Kena and
Ziki, amidst family and political pressures around LGBT rights in Kenya.It is the first
Kenyan film to be screened at Cannes and, more importantly, the first film with a
positive message about homosexuality to play in Kenyan theaters
Popcorn and beverages provided.
Feel free to bring your own snacks!
Questions? email rpaulus@npl.org or call 973-733-4867

Tuesday, January 28, 6:00- 7:30pm
1st Floor LGBTQ Room, 5 Washington St

Looking for an LGBTQ+ social support group of like-minded individuals?

Please join us in creating a safe space to meet new people, discuss topics and issues, find information, and more.

This group is for youth ages 12 - 21 years old

Meet the Center's Librarian

Rachel Paulus, LGBTQ Liaison Librarian
973-733-4867
rpaulus@npl.org

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OUR COMMITMENT The Newark Public Library (NPL) is committed to serving the city's LGBTQ community, and has created a designated LGBTQ space within the Main Library at 5 Washington Street. An LGBTQ Librarian, Rachel Paulus, hired in February, 2019, is dedicated to serving patrons, maintaining and expanding the collection, programming, and community outreach.

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September 15, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact info@hitops.org HiTOPS Targeted by Right-Wing Hate Group Princeton, NJ - HiTOPS has been targeted by an ultra-rightwing, conservative organization, Project Veritas, a known hate group that uses deceptive, unethical practices to spread misinformation. Project Veritas' methods of manipulation are well-documented, and they have targeted numerous organizations and individuals [...]

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September 15, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact info@hitops.org HiTOPS Targeted by Right-Wing Hate Group Princeton, NJ - HiTOPS has been targeted by an ultra-rightwing, conservative organization, Project Veritas, a known hate group that uses deceptive, unethical practices to spread misinformation. Project Veritas' methods of manipulation are well-documented, and they have targeted numerous organizations and individuals [...]

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Schuyler was one of the best presenters that I've heard in 40 years in athletics. He connected with students in a way that allowed them to comfortably engage with a topic that can be difficult. His message is broader than gender. Among many other things, he speaks to the importance of being true to one's self and how to support with others who are dealing with personal issues. It was a fantastic hour.
Jeff Ward, Athletic Director, Brandeis University

Schuyler Bailar is the first transgender athlete to compete in any sport on an NCAA Division I men's team. By 15, he was one of the nation's top 20 15-year-old breaststroke swimmers. By 17, he and his relay team set a national age group record. In 2019, Schuyler finished 4 years swimming for Harvard University on what ended up being the 8th fastest men's team in the nation and Harvard's winningest team since 1961. Schuyler's best swim secured him as Harvard's 3rd fastest breast stroke swimmer for the 2018-2019 season and placed him in the top 15% of the NCAA overall.

Schuyler's difficult choice - to transition while potentially giving up the prospect of being an NCAA Champion - was historic and timely. His story has appeared everywhere from The Washington Post to 60 Minutes and The Ellen Show.

MTV cited his story in their list of "2015's Best Moments for the Trans Community" and Buzzfeed named him one of the "11 Transgender people who are shifting our views."

Schuyler's advocacy has earned him numerous prestigious awards including Harvard's rarely awarded Director's Award. See his full list of accolades here.

Schuyler is an engaging, energetic and uplifting speaker. He is comfortable in large and small settings and is experienced with a range of event formats.

Schuyler is an amazing young man who's had a remarkable journey and shares his perspective and insight in a beautiful and non-confrontational way.
State Street Bank

Schuyler's speaking experience spans elementary school classrooms to high school and college auditoriums of nearly 1000. He's spoken at nonprofits, corporations, and governments, including such hallmarks as USA Swimming, the NCAA, and the Massachusetts Senate. His talk has even been offered as continuing education by one national non-profit.

The Sensational Schuyler Bailar - Ellen Degeneres

Schuyler's story focuses on the universal challenges of trying to "fit-in" in our media-rich world with integrity and authenticity. He explains his struggles and why he ultimately chose to put many potential accolades at risk to be true to himself. Because he has lived his life from many perspectives - woman, Korean American, mixed-race, gay, trans, "Harvard white guy" - his story resonates with young and old, from all walks of life.

Schuyler loves to talk to students, educators, and parents. School visits are the centerpiece of his advocacy.

The highlight of Schuyler's visits are the Q&A sessions when he answers any and all questions in a comfortable, inviting style that creates a learning conversation for all.

A typical school visit includes some combination of:

Meeting with School and/or Diversity leadership

School-wide/Grade-wide assemblies

One-on-One individual sessions as requested

Parent session - often a multi-school evening

Schuyler was a HUGE success. He far exceeded my expectations. His authenticity, good humor and use of story was so incredibly effective. He also did an amazing job of honestly and directly answering the audience's questions.
Jay Rapp, National Association of Independent Schools
NAIS Annual Meeting, Track Keynote

Corporate and Non-profit events

Moving and inspiration! Everyone can take something away from it!
Capital One
Global D&I Event

Schuyler's talk appeals to broad audiences at the corporate level from diversity and inclusion groups to teams looking for an inspirational motivational speaker. His journey is one of truth, authenticity and overcoming seemingly insurmountable challenges.

A typical event might include:

Meeting with Diversity and Inclusion leadership

An open-invitation town hall - often telecast globally

One-on-One individual sessions as requested

Schuyler has a unique connection with student/athletes. He speaks to topics ranging from body image, eating disorders, LGBTQ inclusion and the exhilaration and challenges of breaking national records and competing at the National and NCAA D1 level.
For Private events
Contact us atto plan your in-person or online event with Schuyler.

If you are familiar with his format and pricing please submit an Event Request Form and we will get back to you in a few days.
NO budget? No problem!
To accommodate all budgets and audience sizes, Schuyler hosts donation-based, public online events that are open to everyone on a pay-what-you-can basis. You can find a list of upcoming public (and private) events .

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Schuyler was one of the best presenters that I've heard in 40 years in athletics. He connected with students in a way that allowed them to comfortably engage with a topic that can be difficult. His message is broader than gender.

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San Antonio Public Library LGBTQ LibGuide

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Learn more about their Express Yourself Makeup Series in the additional resources tab!

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Queer - a word reclaimed by the LGBTQ+ community often used as an umbrella term for those who fall outside heterosexual/cisgender norms

Gay - refers to men who are romantically and sexually attracted to other men

Lesbian - refers to women who are romantically and sexually attracted to other women

Bisexual - refers to individuals who are romantically and sexually attracted to more than one gender.

Pansexual - refers to individuals who are not limited in their romantic and sexual attraction by gender, sex, or gender identity

Asexual - refers to individuals who experience low or no sexual attraction to others, but this does not mean they do not experience romantic feelings. Learn more at the Asexual Visibility and Education Network.

Transgender - a person whose gender identity or gender expression differs from their sex assigned at birth. This is the term primarily used today and is often shortened to trans.

Transsexual - an older term that was once used to describe transgender individuals. This is not an umbrella term and most transgender people prefer the term transgender

Genderqueer or Non-binary - refers to an individual whose gender identity/expression does not fall within the traditional categories of man or woman. Learn more about non-binary at the National Center for Transgender Equality.

Gender Non-conforming - an individual whose gender expression is different from conventional expectations of masculine or feminine traits. N ot all gender non-conforming individuals are transgender, and not all transgender individuals are gender-nonconforming

Cisgender - an individual who is not transgender, whose gender identity is the same as their sex assigned at birth

born with variations in sex characteristics such as chromosomes, gonads, sex hormones or genitals that do not fit the typical definitions for male or female bodies. Learn more at Intersex - an individual born with Planned Parenthood or The Intersex Society of North America

Two-Spirit - is a Native American term to describe Native people who, in their communities, occupy an alternative gender status. It was coined during the 1990 Indigenous gay and lesbian gathering in Winnipeg to reclaim this alternative gender distinction from such offensive and outdated terms like berdache. Although not every Native American Tribe uses the term two-spirit or has a cultural equivalent. Two-spirit is a concept with a rich, nuanced history and should also not be used as an umbrella term for gay, lesbian, trangender, or other queer Native American people. Learn more about two-spirits here and here.

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Queer - a word reclaimed by the LGBTQ+ community often used as an umbrella term for those who fall outside heterosexual/cisgender norms Gay - refers to men who are romantically and sexually attracted to other men Lesbian - refers to women who are romantically and sexually attracted to other women Bisexual - refers to individuals who are romantically and sexually attracted to more than one gender.

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It's October. Bisexual Awareness Day was last month. We're smack in the middle of LGBT History month, and we just had National Coming Out Day. The holiday season is just around the corner. So it seems like as good a time as any to look at the rest of the LGBTQ-related "holidays" and awareness days.

Get out your calendars and get ready to highlight any LGBTQ "holidays" you want to observe.

Holocaust Remembrance Day, January 27, is a day to remember all the victims of the Nazi era - including the gay men killed in concentration camps.

National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day is observed each year on February 7, to increase HIV education, testing, treatment, and involvement in African-American communities.

Aromantic Spectrum Awareness Week takes place the week following Valentine's Day. Aromantics are people who do not experience romantic attraction. During the week, LGBTQ groups worldwide hold events to raise awareness of aromanticism and show support for people on the aromantic spectrum.

National GLBT Health Awareness Week is a nationwide event, sponsored by the National Coalition for LGBT Health, during the last week of March that promotes the health and wellness needs of the LGBTQ community.

International Transgender Day of Visibility, held each year on March 31, is dedicated to celebrating transgender people and raising awareness of discrimination faced by transgender people worldwide. Transgender activist Rachel Crandall founded the event in 2009.

Day of Silence, held on April 17, is the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network's annual day to protest the bullying of LGBT students and their supporters. The day-long vow of silence represents the silencing of LGBT students and their allies.

Lesbian Visibility Day, on April 26, celebrates, recognizes, and raises the visibility of lesbians. The National Coalition for LGBT Health first organized it.

International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia, observed on May 17 to raise awareness of anti-LGBT violence and repression worldwide.

Harvey Milk Day began in 2010. It honors the assassinated politician and LGBT rights activist on his birthday, May 22. It's officially celebrated in Milk's home state, California.

While Pride celebrations occur year-round, June is celebrated as LGBT Pride Month in honor of the Stonewall riots, which started on June 28, 1969. June is also the month that same-sex marriage was legalized in the United States.

The Pulse Night of Remembrance commemorates the loss of 49 people in the Pulse Nightclub shooting in Orlando, Florida on June 12, 2016.

Created by Adam Steward in 2009 and celebrated on July 16, International Drag Day to give drag artists a chance to showcase their creativity and contributions to gay culture.

Bisexuals and their supporters observe Celebrate Bisexuality Day on September 23, as a day to recognize and celebrate bisexuality, bisexual history, community, and culture.

LGBT History Month was first celebrated in October 1994. President Barack Obama declared it a national history month in 2009. The month is intended to encourage openness and education about LGBT history and rights.

National Coming Out Day is an LGBTQ awareness day observed on October 11 and encourages LGBTQ people to come out to the people in their lives as a form of personal political activism.

On October 12, 1998, University of Wyoming student Matthew Shepard died after being beaten, tortured, and left today near Laramie, Wyoming four days earlier. Shepard's attackers targeted him for robbery as a gay man and pretended to be gay to lure him. Shepard's death set off a wave of protests across the country and ultimately led to the passage of the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act. Shepard was interred at the National Cathedral in Washington, DC in October 2018.

International Pronouns Day is held on October 17. The day "seeks to make asking, sharing, and respecting personal pronouns commonplace." This was the inaugural year for this "holiday."

Spirit Day occurs on the third Thursday in October. Started in 2010 by Canadian teenager Brittany McMillan, and promoted by GLAAD, it was created in response to a series of bullying-related suicides of gay students like Tyler Clementi. Observers wear purple as a sign of support for LGBTQ youth.

Asexuality Awareness Week varies from year to year and occurs between October 20 and 26. The international campaign seeks to educate about asexual, aromantic, demisexual, and grey-asexual experiences.

Intersex Awareness Day commemorates the first intersex protest on held on October 26, 1996, outside the American Academy of Pediatrics national conference in Boston, Massachusetts. It's an international day of grass-roots action to end shame, secrecy, and unwanted genital cosmetic surgeries on intersex children.

Intersex Day of Remembrance, on November 8, marks the birthday of French intersex memoirist Herculine Barbin. The internationally observed awareness day is intended to draw attention to issues faced by intersex people.

Transgender Awareness Week typically occurs in the second week in November and celebrates and educates about transgender and gender non-conforming people.

Transgender Day of Remembrance occurs on November 20, memorializes those murdered as a result of transphobia, and brings attention to continued violence against transgender people. Memorials typically include a reading of the names of those killed in the past year.

World AIDS Day takes place on December 1. Recognized by the United Nations in 1988, the day is observed to raise awareness of the HIV-AIDS pandemic, and memorialize those lost to the disease.

Have we missed something? If so, let us know and we'll add it to the list.

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It's October. Bisexual Awareness Day was last month. We're smack in the middle of LGBT History month, and we just had National Coming Out Day. The holiday season is just around the corner. So it seems like as good a time as any to look at the rest of the LGBTQ-related "holidays" and awareness days.