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Happy #PrideMonth! 🌈🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ This month and always, we celebrate the strength, joy, and love of the LGBTQ+ community as well as honor and acknowledge the ongoing fight for rights and recognition. June is the perfect month to learn more about the gay rights movement in America through our LGBTQ+ Rights database, which illustrates the civil rights codified into law in the 20th and 21st centuries, as well as the inequalities that still exist today. The database is part of our perpetually free Social Justice Suite. You can learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gtGxV2Gi

Happy Pride Month! LGBTQ+ rights have undergone some major changes over the past few decades, and while there have been great triumphs, there have been many challenges as well, including some that are particular to older individuals. With our latest article below, explore these areas: - Understanding the Unique Challenges - Providing Inclusive and Affirming Care - Building a Trusting Relationship - Addressing Mental Health and Legal Security https://bit.ly/3VRlimD

None of us are safe until all of us are safe. A 2020 survey by the Center for American Progress found that Black LGBTQ+ people regularly alter their behavior to avoid harm and discrimination. 1 in 3 avoid public spaces 2 in 5 have moved away from family 1 in 5 avoid travel Inclusive and affirming care is just one step toward safer living for all of us. Find out how You:Flourish connects the community to vetted care: https://bit.ly/49GZkY0

No kid should ever hate themselves just because they’re different. We started Beloved Arise because we believe we can build a more loving world for LGBTQ youth of all faiths, creeds, and religious backgrounds. Friends, I’m asking for your help. Here are three things you can do: 1. Comment “More Love” and share this with your network. 2. Support LGBTQ+ youth in your faith community. 🌈 3. Sign up to be a monthly partner of Beloved Arise. https://lnkd.in/gtXfgkWR And please share your own #morelove experiences below....

The Trevor Project's 2024 U.S. National Survey on the Mental Health of LGBTQ+ Young People sheds light on the challenges these young individuals face. Here are the details you should know - https://bit.ly/44S9dk3

Empathy and understanding are key to change. At Ripple Effect Artists, we explore vital issues that have touched me personally, from women's rights to LGBTQ+ rights. This year, we tackle the topic of homelessness. Being a listener is vital; it's how we impact change. #EmpathyMatters #RippleEffectArtists

📢 Did you know LGBTQ+ young people make up less than 10% of the U.S. population but account for 30 to 40% of all youth experiencing homelessness? In her article, "The Shelter System Isn’t Equipped for LGBTQ+ Youth," Morgan Philbin highlights the urgent need for better resources and support for LGBTQ+ folx and how we here at Larkin Street Youth Services in San Francisco, along with The Ali Forney Center and Covenant House New York in New York City, are addressing this critical issue. 📰 Explore the challenges that queer youth face and learn what solutions you can support: https://lnkd.in/gTfzGhyq #LGBTQYouth #SupportQueerYouth #EndYouthHomelessness

The process of uncovering historical resources of importance to the LGBTQ+ community is challenging. Much of this history is unknown or overlooked as locations were often kept secret to protect privacy and ensure personal safety in the face of discrimination. History Colorado’s State Historic Preservation Office has been awarded an Underrepresented Community Grant from the Historic Preservation Fund administered by the National Park Service to intensively survey 25 locations associated with the LGBTQ+ community in Colorado and then designate three of these properties to the National Register of Historic Places! This project has enormous potential to significantly expand LGBTQ+ representation on the State and National Registers 🏳️🌈 Currently, only two historic properties in Colorado are recognized for their significance to LGBTQ+ history. Stay tuned for more updates about this community-driven survey project and how you can help us preserve a more complete history of Colorado ⭐ -- Photo: The opening of the Gay and Lesbian Community Center of Colorado, 1977. History Colorado 10052685 #lgbthistory #coloradohistory #colorado #preserveco #preservation

Enhancing LGBTQ+ Support in Mentoring Programs 🏳️🌈 Are you ready to elevate your mentoring program's approach to supporting LGBTQ+ youth? Dive into our LGBTQ Supplement to the Elements of Effective Practice for Mentoring. This guide is designed to provide specific tools and strategies that cater to the unique needs of LGBTQ+ mentees. Access it at https://lnkd.in/evYazuZZ, and join the conversation on how we can collectively improve our practices. What strategies have you found most effective in your mentoring efforts? Let's share knowledge and build stronger support networks together. Big Brothers Big Sisters of America #PrideAwareness #MentoringAmplifies #MENTORPride

Recent studies highlight the struggles Black LGBTQ+ youth face and the urgent need for tailored support systems. The mental health challenges and unsafe environments call for a unified effort to provide safe, affirming spaces. We must address the intersections of race and LGBTQ+ identities to truly support these young people. It’s about understanding their needs and changing our world and limiting ways to better support them. #LGBTQSupport #YouthEmpowerment Check out this recent article on the topic: https://lnkd.in/gkGWVpqn