Activism

The Protest Against Delta Foundation: Why is this happening?

The Protest Against Delta Foundation: Why is this happening?

One of the single most important things that ought to grow from this protest is for people to come understand what is happening and why. We have to hear and grasp the motivations and underlying feelings if we are to move ahead and affect change that makes what comes better and more inclusive than what has been.

May 20, 2015 Comments are Disabled Activism, Gay Pride
Has Delta Foundation Alienated Another Group of People?

Has Delta Foundation Alienated Another Group of People?

It isn’t a new criticism for Delta– that persons of color are overlooked and/or ignored. But to some, this latest effort feels like a slap in the face. Does Delta deserve the criticism?

May 19, 2015 Comments are Disabled Activism, Gay Pride, general
Pennsylvania Youth Congress Established

Pennsylvania Youth Congress Established

The Pennsylvania Youth Congress Established.
PA’s First Statewide LGBT Youth Organization, PSEC, to become PYC.

May 18, 2015 Comments are Disabled Activism
Open Letter to SCOTUS: Are LGBTQ Persons a Protected Class?

Open Letter to SCOTUS: Are LGBTQ Persons a Protected Class?

Are LGBTQ persons a protected class, and if not why shouldn’t they be?

Didn't A-rod do a photo like this already?

James Franco Don’t Know Jack About Gay

Franco has identity (how a person self identifies), orientation (one’s biological/organic predisposition), and expression (one’s gender presentation in relation to gender norms) mixed up and treating them s if they are one and the same thing.

March 19, 2015 Comments are Disabled Activism, Art
New Voices Pittsburgh Accepting Applications for LGBTQ Leadership Institute

New Voices Pittsburgh Accepting Applications for LGBTQ Leadership Institute

New Voices Pittsburgh offering first New Voices LGBTQ Leadership Institute for LGBTQ people of color, taking place on Wednesdays March 25 – April 29, 2015.

March 6, 2015 Comments are Disabled Activism, general
Did Black History Month Change You?

Did Black History Month Change You?

Two North Carolina Senators: Joel Ford, and Ben Clark, demonstrate that some need to pay more attention to Black History Month.

March 2, 2015 Comments are Disabled Activism, general
You can help #BringAndreHome

You can help #BringAndreHome

Andre Gray has been missing now for 4 months and his family and friends need everyone to help spread awareness and help to bring him home. Images and suggested text included in blogpost.

March 1, 2015 Comments are Disabled Activism, general
The Rainbow Alphabet at Wesleyan University Housing

The Rainbow Alphabet at Wesleyan University Housing

the Wesleyan rainbow alphabet is so over the top and contains every possible letter, that it encourages you to forget about the labels and the identities, and see the bigger issue which is ultimate inclusivity.

February 27, 2015 Comments are Disabled Activism, general
Black History  Month: Get to Know Bayard Rustin

Black History Month: Get to Know Bayard Rustin

For me, few activists are as inspirational as Bayard Rustin, and I believe todays LGBTQ movement, must look towards individuals such as Rustin, if we are going to successfully navigate the next steps towards real respect, and equality.

February 19, 2015 Comments are Disabled Activism