LGBTQ+ Resources
The LGBTQ+ community includes individuals who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/or gender expansive, queer and/or questioning, intersex, asexual, and two-spirit. Systems and structures reinforced by harmful patriarchal and heteronormative ideologies are not only biased and discriminatory against members of this community but also perpetuate hate and violence. Interrupting and ending that begins with understanding the diversity and lived experiences of LGBTQIA2S+ individuals and reflecting on personal perspective and privilege related to sexuality and gender.
Books, articles, and other written resources are available in digital and print forms to grow your knowledge.
Podcasts provide ongoing learning opportunities to discover more about LGBTQIA2S+ experiences.
Talks, documentaries, and feature films can elevate your understanding by combining impactful visuals and voices.
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Long-term and systemic change comes from acting upon gained knowledge. Here are a few organizations that can be outlets for volunteering or advocacy.
GLAAD
As a dynamic media force, GLAAD ensures fair, accurate, and inclusive representation that rewrites the script for LGBTQ acceptance. GLAAD tackles tough issues to shape the narrative and provoke dialogue that leads to cultural change. GLAAD protects all that has been accomplished and envisions a world with 100% LGBTQ acceptance.
National Center for Transgender Equality
NCTE advocates to change policies and society to increase understanding and acceptance of transgender people. In the nation’s capital and throughout the country, NCTE works to replace disrespect, discrimination, and violence with empathy, opportunity, and justice.
The Trevor Project
Their mission is to end suicide among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning young people, and their vision is a world where all LGBTQ young people see a bright future for themselves.
Rainbow Railroad
Rainbow Railroad is a global not-for-profit organization that helps LGTBQI+ people facing persecution based on their sexual orientation, gender identity and sex characteristics.
LGBTQ+ Victory Fund
LGBTQ+ Victory Fund works to achieve and sustain equality by increasing the number of openly LGBTQ elected officials at all levels of government while ensuring they reflect the diversity of those they serve.
Louisiana Trans Advocates
The mission of Louisiana Trans Advocates is to strengthen and support transgender and allied communities across Louisiana through social support, education, empowerment, and advocacy.
