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Today, we celebrate Juneteenth, a day of profound historical significance and a symbol of freedom and resilience. On June 19, 1865, enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, learned of their emancipation—over two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed. Juneteenth reminds us of the enduring fight for equality and the importance of recognizing and honoring this history. It's a time to reflect on the progress made and acknowledge the work still needed to achieve true equality and justice. As we commemorate this day, it's crucial to also highlight the unique struggles faced by Black members of the LGBTQIA+ community. They endure the compounded challenges of both racial and queer discrimination, fighting for acceptance and equality on multiple fronts. Let’s amplify their voices, support intersectional advocacy, and continue striving for a more inclusive and equitable society for all. Happy Juneteenth! #juneteenth #freedomday #equality #inclusion #lgbtqia #intersectionality #blacklivesmatter

Spotted: Queering the Map advertisement on 12th Street. Queering the Map is a community generated counter-mapping platform for digitally archiving LGBTQ2IA+ experience in relation to physical space. The platform provides an interface to collaboratively record the cartography of queer life—from park benches to the middle of the ocean—in order to preserve our histories and unfolding realities, which continue to be invalidated, contested, and erased. From collective action to stories of coming out, encounters with violence to moments of rapturous love, Queering the Map functions as a living archive of queer life. Through mapping LGBTQ2IA+ experience in its intersectional permutations, the project works to generate affinities across difference and beyond borders — revealing the ways in which we are intimately connected.

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Happy Pride Month! 🏳️🌈 Before you put up that social media post or send that email for your brand or company - think about your intention and know your history. A great first step? Check out this guide, developed by LGBTQIA+ creatives and allies at Copacino Fujikado: https://lnkd.in/dsKHDeSd

Dr. Terry O’Banion, with extensive experience in higher education leadership, analyzed the programs of five major community college conferences. His study evaluated the inclusion of key concepts like workforce, general education, DEI, LGBTQ issues, and AI, among others. It also included observations of the conferences and the roles of the organizing staff. Discover Dr. O’Banion’s insights and findings in the full report: https://lnkd.in/gtjvU8MY

During Pride Month and everyday, consider how you can make your practice a positive and safe space for LGBTQ2S+ staff and patients. Our blog Being More Inclusive in Your Practice offers some tips: bit.ly/3Rk8bIi

Educators, check in with your students today. Expect distractions, dysregulation, & confusion. Especially your students of color, LGBTQ, and 1st generation students. Administrators, check in with your staff today. Expect distractions, dysregulation, & confusion. Especially your staff of color, LGBTQ, and 1st generation staff. Please take care.

Hey, all! Not your typical LinkedIn post, but I’m thrilled to share that I’ve written a book inspired by real events in 1920s Berlin, focusing on the experiences of the LGBTQ+ community during this pivotal time. This story sheds light on a remarkable, yet often overlooked, part of history. If you are interested, check it out below! https://a.co/d/5q4fBHJ

Shout out for Everywhere Is Queer The following is from the Everywhere Is Queer page: A WORLD-WIDE MAP OF QUEER-OWNED BUSINESSES Viewed over 3 million times and featuring 13,000+ businesses of all shapes and sizes and growing, our Everywhere Is Queer map is a constantly-updated online map to find queer-owned businesses wherever you are in the world. Check out the QUEER BIZ MAP to start finding your next fave queer-owned spot! #Queer #LGBT #LGBTQ #Business #Application #Android #iOS

The month of June will soon commence, but not without reflection. Juneteenth, commemorated on June 19th, marks the emancipation of enslaved Black people in the United States. It is a day of reflection, celebration, and acknowledgment of the ongoing struggles against systemic racism. Pride Month, which honors the LGBTQ+ community and its fight for equal rights celebrates diversity, love, and acceptance. These two observances, though arising from different historical contexts, share common threads of resistance, resilience, and the quest for social justice. Understanding this intersection not only enriches our appreciation of these distinct histories but also underscores the importance of recognizing the diverse identities that exist within these communities. Acknowledging this intersection challenges the often monolithic narratives that can dominate discussions about both Juneteenth and Pride. For instance, Black LGBTQ+ individuals face compounded discrimination, navigating the complexities of racism within the LGBTQ+ community and homophobia within the Black community. Their lived experiences highlight the necessity for an inclusive approach to activism that addresses the multifaceted nature of identity and oppression. Understanding how different forms of oppression intersect reinforces the reality that the fight for equality is a shared struggle. This acknowledgment is vital in building inclusive movements that advocate for the rights of all individuals, regardless of race, gender, or sexual orientation. We must harness this energy to inspire future generations to embrace their identities and cultures and continue the fight for justice and equality.