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We Exist is dedicated to expanding access & improving services for LGBTQI2-S youth & the people who care for them in LA County

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This month we’re highlighting one of our favorite community collaborators, @TheWallMemorias!
Not only does The Wall offer amazing free health services and fun community events, but they are an excellent resource for safe and affirming spaces no matter what they’re hosting.

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Our #Queerspiration this week is the one & only, Langston Hughes. Langston is famously recognized for his poetry during the Harlem Renaissance. He centers his work around African & African American folk fables, spirituals, & Blues songs to be relatable & accessible to any reader.

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Welcome to Aro Spec Week! One way we can show up for aro folks is by educating ourselves and others about aromanticism & the different types of arospec identities! Show your aro siblings some extra love this week & all year round.

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While we encourage all people to practice random acts of kindness yearlong, today we are calling upon our ally friends. Here are some easy random acts of kindness that you can do to strengthen your relationship with the LGBTQ+ community today or any day.

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The identity of the month is Xenogender! Xenogender: A nonbinary gender identity that cannot be contained by human understandings of gender; It’s an umbrella term for genders with themes such as nouns, archetypes, synesthetic experiences, & neurodivergences. (cc: @ez_gender)

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Cervical cancer can affect anyone with a cervix, regardless of gender. Get screened regularly and know the signs & symptoms for early detection. DM us for resources if you’re looking for an affirming doctor.

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Our #Queerspiration is Spanish trans icon, Cristina “La Veneno” Ortiz Rodriguez! After appearing on a late-night show, Cristina became one of the first LGBTQ sex work advocates on '90s Spanish television. Learn more about Cristina, by checking out @venenolaserie on @HBO

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We are almost at the end of January, but our intentions are still going strong! Our health educator, Alex, is focusing on releasing the pressures of school & relationships of 2020. It’s never too late to set intentions for yourself, comment below some of your new year intentions.

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This month we're highlighting the amazing work of @somosfamiliavalle in the San Fernando Valley! Somos Familia Valle is a nonprofit that empowers trans and queer folks! Since 2014, they have organized SFV Pride, facilitated weekly support groups, & free fun community events!

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Today we celebrate the work and lasting presence of Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. King organized to create social change through nonviolence and civil disobedience. His dream of equality has encouraged generations to dream radically and continue the work towards true equality.

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Our #Queerspiration for this week is @puertoricaninja! Vico Ortiz always radiates fierce & optimistic energy into everything they create. Thank you for continuing to represent the joys, experiences, & concerns of those within our gender diverse community through your work.

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Hello everyone, It’s Yair! My new year's intention is to step out of my comfort zone more frequently. I want to allow myself to have new experiences and be comfortable with my discomfort. I want to push myself out of my comfort zone and into growth zones.

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Happy New Year Everyone!~ We Exist is excited to continue our work assisting LGBTQ youth with finding affirming services and helping educate service providers about the impact they can make to better assist LGBTQ+ clients!

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This month we are highlight the amazing work of @beyondbinarylegal! Beyond Binary Legal is dedicated to ensuring that trans and nonbinary folks have the tools and knowledge of the legal system to protect & defend themselves as fierce self-advocates! DM us to be connected!

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The holidays can be difficult for folks, especially those who do not have supportive families. If you have the emotional capacity, we encourage you to check in on your LGBTQ friends today. If you need support or resources, DM us on IG or email us at [email protected]

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Today’s #queerspiration is fierce Persian drag performer @JackieCoxNYC! Thank you for sharing your family story on Season 12 of RPDR. You have given so many queer Persians the visibility that we don’t usually get. We can’t wait to see you continue to grow in your artistry!

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Happy Kwanzaa Everyone!!~ Kwanzaa is a seven-day cultural holiday dedicated to family, community, and culture. Some African American and Pan-African folks celebrate this special week by dedicating each day to one of the seven virtues of the Nguzo Sabo (Seven Principles).

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Enjoy this Holiday Season by remembering the importance of radical self-care and self-reflection. This is a reminder to spend time and energy with those who value you, show up for you, and love you exactly as you are.

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As a fierce trans activist & abolitionist, Dean Spade has dedicated the past two decades to advancing queer & trans liberation. Dean continues to educate on the importance of communal interdependency, mutual aid, and dismantling oppressive and punitive systems. #Queerspiration

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For those of you lighting the candles tonight, Hanukkah Sameach! We know the holidays are different this year, but hope your night is filled with love and happiness. Check out @keshetlgbtqjews for virtual events for LGBTQ Jews, friends and family.