With this being National LGBTQ History Month, I also think it is important to celebrate the present. Our city, Cleveland, has had a few victories this year that definitely need celebrating. While we still have a fight ahead of us, acknowledging where we have made advances gives us strength to fight on. Share with me … Continue reading Celebrating the Victories
LGBTQ Myths
In honor of it being National LGBTQ History Month I thought I would dedicate my blog to sharing coming out stories, facts and or questions about coming out, LGBTQ history tidbits, and things that are important but feel good at the same time. So, sit back, read, and as always let me know what you … Continue reading LGBTQ Myths
Other side of the coin.
In honor of October being National LGBTQ History month, I feel it is important to talk about coming out. October 11th is National Coming Out Day, so this should be a time of reflection to those who wish they could come out and cannot find the means to do so. It should be a time … Continue reading Other side of the coin.
It’s my coming out party and I’ll be meh if I want to…
Many people have coming out stories that are filled with horror to rival the best Hollywood scream fest. Others still, seem to have blissful parties surrounded by beautiful bodies waiting to take them into the fold for a life of carnal lust and endless disco dramas. Me, you ask? Well mine was simply less glorious. … Continue reading It’s my coming out party and I’ll be meh if I want to…
Closets are for clothes
National Coming Out Day is next Thursday. Whether you are for or against coming out, it is a huge deal that takes a lot of bravery to do. Here are just a few fun facts from UselessDaily.com Founded in 1988, in the feminist and gay liberation spirit of the personal being political, the emphasis is … Continue reading Closets are for clothes
You may be asked…
In honor of it being National LGBTQ History Month I thought I would dedicate my blog to sharing coming out stories, facts and or questions about coming out, LGBTQ history tidbits, and things that are important but feel good at the same time. So, sit back, read, and as always let me know what you … Continue reading You may be asked…
Your True Authentic Self
We all have heard it and often times we may even get tired of hearing it, but it is important to come out. It's important on so many levels and we must also realize that it isn't a one time event. It is important for others to see us as LGBTQ people; to see us … Continue reading Your True Authentic Self
Silent Masses
A Gallup Poll in 2017 showed that 4.5% of Americans verbally identified as being LGBTQ. It's a staggering statistic to imagine. Four out of every 100 hundred people are LGBTQ. I was at an event at work recent and we had about 170 people in attendance. There were 10 LGBTQ that I was personally aware of, … Continue reading Silent Masses
Gay Rights Movement vs. Civil Rights Movement
We should be learning from those that have laid the very groundwork for fighting for civil liberties. We also should be cognizant of the fact that many of those pioneers were, in fact, fighting for LGBTQ rights at the same time they were fighting for civil rights. This Ted Talk shows how the Gay Rights … Continue reading Gay Rights Movement vs. Civil Rights Movement
LGBTQ Life Around The World
We often forget what it is to be LGBTQ in other parts of the world. It is their stories that should also drive us forward in our fights for rights, our gains can influence others, in turn. What examples will we leave for others to follow. https://embed.ted.com/talks/jenni_chang_and_lisa_dazols_this_is_what_lgbt_life_is_like_around_the_world
Gay in the CLE 