by Judy Bokao

Sexuality and religion can be fundamental parts of many of our daily lives. In most cases, religion has influenced our ideas of sexuality and what is considered the ‘’correct’’ way to express our sexuality. For many LGBTQ+ individuals, it can be difficult to navigate their religion when…

By Christine Siamanta Kinori

JoJo Siwa is breaking barriers weekly as the first dancer competing with a same-sex partner on Dancing with the Stars. JoJo is a dancer and social media sensation who came out earlier this year. …

by Judy Bokao

The transgender community has been going through a lot in 2021. Dave Chapelle’s recent thoughtless, transphobic remarks are just one of the many attacks they have had to endure. According to Human Rights Campaign, which has been documenting anti-transgender violence since 2015, this year is shaping up…

After decades in law enforcement, Greg Miraglia now serves as President of Out To Protect, where he recently presented the LGBT Awareness For Law Enforcement course to the F.B.I. National Academy. In addition to being a professor of LGBT studies at Santa Rosa Junior College, City College of San Francisco…

By Christine Siamanta Kinori

In the digital world, the spread of ‘fake news’ has been made easier through social media sites that includes but is not limited to Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Its effects have ravaged through nations and social and cultural communities. The LGBTQ+ community has been especially impacted…

by Judy Bokao

23 years ago today, Matthew Shepard died after being brutally attacked for his LGBTQ+ identity while in college in Laramie, Wyoming. While critical progress has been made since across the United States, here are 23 ways we can better support LGBTQ+ youth.

LISTEN TO LGBTQ+ YOUTH

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By Christine Siamanta Kinori

I vividly remember the sex talk I had with my mother.

It was on a rainy December day when I started my periods. I was only 13 years old and my mother simply sat me down and told me three things. First, I was now a…

by Judy Bokao

It is an irrefutable reality that LGBTQ+ individuals face unique, and to some extent harsh, challenges when it comes to traveling. LGBTQ+ travelers have to think twice before letting their wanderlust quest get the best of them and have the additional stress of navigating prejudice while traveling…