Novi PRIDE + JOY

Novi parents & guardian supporting LGBTQ+ kids. Providing educational resources, advocacy opportunities & mutual support as we strive to love our children well.

[Novi PRIDE + JOY @NoviPrideAndJoy]

Join us next Wednesday night to learn about all things from trans and non-binary allyship to what to look for in an LGBTQ-friendly college campus. Bobbi Ullinger is a national treasure and will be sharing with us. You won't want to miss it! #NoviPrideAndJoy

[Novi PRIDE + JOY @NoviPrideAndJoy]

PRIDE + JOY will be in the big tent at Novi Civic Center today from 12-4pm. Come say hello 👋🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ and check out all the great resources at the Festival of HOPE!

[Adrienne (she/her) 🏳️‍🌈 @ThingSheNeeded]

Too many LGBTQ+ kids struggle with depression, anxiety, etc. Danielle Humphreys's unique perspective at the intersection of LGBTQ+ & BIPOC identities is so relevant to our community, & I can't wait to hear this important talk. Join us!

@NoviAcademics @novi_M_H_A @NoviCounseling

[Adrienne (she/her) 🏳️‍🌈 @ThingSheNeeded]

Honored to be joining a wonderful PRIDE panel discussion with the @YMCADetroit this morning. 🌈 Stream it live at 10:30am ET: https://t.co/EbNcV7X0Vh. @NoviPrideAndJoy #NoviPrideAndJoy #FreeMomHugs

[Novi PRIDE + JOY @NoviPrideAndJoy]

Happy International Women's Day to ALL of our sisters (not just cis-ters)!! To the amazing women who are raising amazing LGBTQ+ kids, and to those who stand by and support them, Novi PRIDE + JOY honors you today! ❤

@TheNewNPL @NCSD @cityofnovi

[Novi PRIDE + JOY @NoviPrideAndJoy]

Register at @TheNewNPL for this week's Virtual PRIDE + JOY Meeting. Join us as we talk about the concept of SAFE SPACES. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🤎🖤

https://t.co/prIU359kFD

[Novi PRIDE + JOY @NoviPrideAndJoy]

Registration is open for Novi PRIDE + JOY's next virtual meeting on February 3, 7-8:30pm ET. Parents & guardians of LGBTQ+ kids and allies are welcome! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️💜

@NCSD @novi_M_H_A @NoviYouth @TheNewNPL

Sign up at Novi Public Library's event page here:
https://t.co/3iGgAkS5LQ

[Novi PRIDE + JOY @NoviPrideAndJoy]

Honoring the lives lost by anti-transgender violence and discrimination in 2020. To prevent further tragedy, we must commit to listening, learning and growing as allies to this vulnerable community.

https://t.co/obdfSYThwS

[Novi PRIDE + JOY @NoviPrideAndJoy]

If you missed our 11/4 mtg, check out this wonderful talk from special guest Bobbi Ullinger, former Fire Dept Captain, church audio engineer and valued volunteer of several LGBTQ and Trans orgs. Listen to her story and consider next steps as a trans ally.

https://t.co/MxYoA9fpRY

[Novi PRIDE + JOY @NoviPrideAndJoy]

Register here to receive the Zoom link from Novi Public Library:

https://t.co/EEkQEhOqlf

[Novi PRIDE + JOY @NoviPrideAndJoy]

We can help eradicate violence against the transgender community by getting educated and growing as allies. Join us at our next PRIDE + JOY meeting on Wed., Nov. 4 to learn more about issues facing the trans community and how to help make the world a safer place for all.

[Human Rights Campaign Rapid Response @HRC]

2020 has been the most violent year on record for the trans and gender non-conforming communities with at least 33 deaths to date — the majority Black and Brown trans women. https://t.co/jRsBtGFwkH

[Novi PRIDE + JOY @NoviPrideAndJoy]

Register here to receive the Zoom link from Novi Public Library:

https://t.co/EEkQEhOqlf

[Novi PRIDE + JOY @NoviPrideAndJoy]

Join us next Wednesday night to learn about all things from trans and non-binary allyship to what to look for in an LGBTQ-friendly college campus. Bobbi Ullinger is a national treasure and will be sharing with us. You won't want to miss it! #NoviPrideAndJoy

[Novi PRIDE + JOY @NoviPrideAndJoy]

Did You Know: We all have pronouns!

But we should never assume someone else's pronouns.

Using a person's preferred pronouns is a way of showing respect and avoiding potential embarrassment of misgendering. So how do we ask? Watch this video to learn:

https://t.co/AlyW5MVk6j

[Novi PRIDE + JOY @NoviPrideAndJoy]

Happy International Pronouns Day! Whoever YOU are, we respect and love you. Let us know how we can know you better.

[Human Rights Campaign Rapid Response @HRC]

Happy International Pronouns Day!

She/Her/Hers.

He/Him/His.

They/Them/Theirs.

Every pronoun.

No pronouns at all.

Calling people by who they say they are matters. #PronounsDay

[Novi PRIDE + JOY @NoviPrideAndJoy]

Bravo to the cast and crew of The Laramie Project, @drama_novi. It’s important to tell stories like Matthew Shepherd’s so we can prevent them from ever happening again. @NCSD 🌈 #NoviPrideAndJoy

[Novi High School Theatre @drama_novi]

Come see our show October 15th, 16th, and 17th

[GLAAD @glaad]

IT'S #SPIRITDAY! Go purple now and take the pledge to support LGBTQ youth: https://t.co/AJXrimYJKz  💜💜💜💜💜

[GLAAD @glaad]

Working from home? Attending classes from home? Download the #SpiritDay virtual background for all of your video calls tomorrow. 💜

[Novi PRIDE + JOY @NoviPrideAndJoy]

Thursday, 10/15 is SPIRIT DAY! Go PURPLE and pledge your support against bullying for LGBTQ+ kids. Let's see your purpled out pics tomorrow, & don't forget to tag #NoviPrideAndJoy!

Check out this page to learn more about how to be an LGBTQ+ ally!

https://t.co/yTq7GhATm4 @glaad

[Novi High School Theatre @drama_novi]

Come see our show October 15th, 16th, and 17th

[Novi PRIDE + JOY @NoviPrideAndJoy]

If you've gotten Big News from your child today, the door is open at PRIDE + JOY to connect with other parents of LGBTQ+ kids. Check out our new website to find out about upcoming meetings & discover helpful resources for this beautiful new journey. 🌈
https://t.co/OhPWGBnNMI