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7 People To Remember This Women’s Equality Day And Beyond

In a time where women’s history and LGBTQ+ history are facing erasure, remembering the heroes of the past is more important than ever. Our world has been shaped in so many ways by people who dreamed big and forged hope despite the obstacles by unapologetically advocating for others. Unfortunately, women’s contributions to human advancement are too frequently glossed over, misattributed, or forgotten. This is also true for women’s involvement in the LGBTQ+ movement. Countless women have put their lives on the line to fight for equity and the rights we all deserve. Without their leadership and heart, LGBTQ+ rights would…
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Reflecting on the Anniversary of Stonewall

LGBTQ+ history is American history. Our community deserves a bright future in this country, too. By: Jaymes Black (they/she/he), CEO of The Trevor ProjectToday, we honor the 57th anniversary of the Stonewall riots, an infamous moment in American LGBTQ+ history. On June 28, 1969, police raided The Stonewall Inn, a gay bar in New York City, and our community – led by LGBTQ+ people of color and transgender women – fought back.  While this wasn’t the first time that LGBTQ+ people fought back against injustice (and it would be far from the last), this incident served as a catalyst for…