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09/13/2021

See what Forbes Fund is funding in Pittsburgh.

Join and vote for your favorite. (I hope its mine... Sarah's)

08/18/2021

Tough to watch, but crazy to see and learn. Why aren't Black Women killed by police reported? Is it too hard to hear? Or does it just not fit in our frame. She gives a trigger warning before showing anything graphic.

TED Talk Subtitles and Transcript: Now more than ever, it's important to look boldly at the reality of race and gender bias -- and understand how the two can combine to create even more harm. Kimberlé Crenshaw uses the term "intersectionality" to describe this phenomenon; as she says, if you're sta...

07/01/2021

Somehow we missed day 26 and 27. So in honor of both days, we decided to post some of our favorite celebrities that are part of the community.

06/30/2021

We have made it to day 30.

Day 30 which features a Pittsburgh company called SisTers PGH. They are a Trans and Black non-profit organization that helps to assist people within Southwestern Pennsylvania who are trans, nonbinary, or POC.

To read more about this organization visit: https://www.sisterspgh.org/

06/30/2021

Day 29 features Queen Latifah

If you caught the BET awards on Sunday, you would see that she came out during her acceptance speech for the BET Lifetime Achievement Award.

“Eboni, my love. Rebel, my love. Happy Pride.” - Queen Latifah

06/29/2021

Day 28 features Zaya Wade

She is a trans girl that has known she was transgender since she was 3 years old.

"We all think we that we thrive with people who are just like us. Getting a different perspective from someone else who isn't like you really helps. And that definitely helped me in becoming me and defining my truth." - Zaya Wade

06/26/2021

Day 25 features Freddie Mercury

He was part of group Queen. He never really addressed his sexuality but it is said he was a bisexual or gay man. He died at the age of 45 from an AIDS-related illness.

“I love the fact that I can make people happy, in any form. Even if it’s just an hour of their lives, if I can make them feel lucky or make them feel good, or bring a smile to a sour face, that to me is worthwhile.” - Freddie Mercury

06/25/2021

Day 24 features Lil Nas X

He came out to fans by telling fans to listen to “C7osure” from his new 7 EP.

“The honest truth is, I planned to die with the secret." - Lil Nas X

I 100% want to represent the LGBT community.” - Lil Nas X

06/24/2021

A Timeline of the Legalization of Same-Sex Marriage in the U.S.

To read more visit https://guides.ll.georgetown.edu/c.php?g=592919&p=4182201

06/23/2021

Day 22 features Tanya McCloskey and Marcia Kadish

They were the first same-sex couple to legally get married. They married on May 17, 2004 in Massachusetts.

06/22/2021

Day 21 features Matthew Shepard

He was a 21 year old student at the University of Wyoming when he was killed for being gay. He was attacked and tied to a fence. He died due to injuries. Judy and Dennis Shepard started the Matthew Shepard Foundation. This foundation was created to help the parents of youth love and accept their child's sexuality. Matthew and James Byrd, Jr.'s death prompted the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act. This law protects the individuals from being attacked due to their religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability.