We understand that yesterday - and every day- so many in our communities are targeted and live in fear as the political and cultural climates become ever more hostile…
We #LIVE celebrating LGBTQ pioneers, trailblazers, and heroes at the 2024 National Wall of Honor ceremony. Join us NOW on #FacebookLive: https://t.co/EfDUbJ0rI4
Who are the leaders confronting discrimination against Black #transgender people? Explore #trans empowerment with @imarajones in American Problems, Trans Solutions, a #ChasingTheDreamPBS film series premiering on @worldchannel on June 24.
🟣 For more: https://t.co/Oo7jX0iIeS
Today, we honor and celebrate Juneteenth, a pivotal moment in history marking the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States.
As we commemorate this day, let's reflect on the progress we've made and recognize the work left to do.
Happy Juneteenth!
We need fair-minded judges on every level of our courts. That’s why the #Senate must take action to #FillEverySeat on lower courts! President Biden and the Senate must take action NOW to #FillEverySeat!
TOMORROW, the National Black Justice Coalition, Human Rights Campaign, and partners are producing an Equity Ball at The Howard Theater! 💃 🕺
🟣 Get your tickets today! https://t.co/2xjImmA0X9
Today, we come together to honor and remember the 49 beautiful souls taken from us too soon in the Pulse Nightclub shooting. 💜 Their memory fuels our resolve to build a world where everyone can live authentically and without fear. 🏳️🌈 🏳️⚧️
HAPPY PRIDE MONTH! 🌈✨ In this moment of celebration, let's remember that our joy is a powerful act of resistance. Dancing in the streets, sharing our stories, and loving openly defy the forces that seek to silence us. #BeYou 💜
"...The Gender Identity Respect, Dignity, and Safety (GIRDS) Act would improve safety for people of all genders by ensuring people are housed consistent with their gender identities..."
🟣 Read more: https://t.co/V72NjQ63C0
📢 #Kentucky and #Oregon--it's time to get out and vote! Today is the last day for the Kentucky and Oregon Primary elections and we need you to make your voice heard!
🔗 Log onto https://t.co/FAkyGrxYN8 for more information on voter registration and to pledge to #QueerTheVote!
Today is National Asian & Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, a day devoted to eliminating HIV stigma in Asian and Pacific Islander communities.
🟣 Learn more about the role that everyone plays in stopping HIV stigma: https://t.co/oZyxAWiwj1.
Today is HIV Vaccine Awareness Day, a day to recognize the volunteers, community members, and researchers working to find a safe and effective vaccine to prevent HIV.
🟣 Learn more about vaccines here: https://t.co/oZyxAWiwj1.
#HVAD#EndHIVEpidemic
“You can never underestimate the challenges that queer people have faced in faith communities,” said Cathy Renna, spokesperson for @TheTaskForce.
🟣 Read more: https://t.co/4p3yA9ubgD
Learn more about our Show of Stoles project: https://t.co/cioOhiE2RD
This #LGBTQHistory is important to keep alive to prove that we've existed and continue to make space for acceptance in churches and faiths that have pushed us out. #QueeringFaith
UM Churches are about to look a lot "gayer". ⛪️🏳️🌈
Besides including LGBTQ clergy, delegates voted to allow LGBTQ weddings and allow funds to support acceptance.
"Truly, all are loved and belong here among us," said Rev. Kipp Nelson. #QueeringFaith
https://t.co/Ac6kWMo33N
We're reminded of one of the first stoles we received in 1996 from a daughter of a gay UMC minister. #LGBTQHistory
This was just after the 1996 General Conference where "homosexuality" was highly debated. And it's taken years to change.
Read this piece:
https://t.co/tXxSBjm1B9
📢 Calling all Transgender, Nonbinary, and Gender-Nonconforming #Seminarians! The deadline to apply to be a part of the 2024 Trans Seminarian Leadership Cohort is WEDNESDAY, MAY 15TH!
🟣 Click here for submission details: https://t.co/g7KXmOBnsX
We are proud to unite with the Data Equity Coalition in calling for standardized data collection methods around race, ethnicity, language (REL), sexual orientation, gender identity (SOGI) and disability status through a new series of issue briefs.
🟣More: https://t.co/0CBpfObIvR
📢 This week’s Organizing Committee Meeting has been postponed to Thursday, May 23, 2024, at 7PM et.
📌 Register for future meetings using this link: https://t.co/H7s8gkVCtB