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thefayth:

As I say daily, “Bi is not binary” (thinking of making t-shirts and a banner at this point).

So grateful for the consistent advocacy of so many fellow non monosexual community members working hella hard to disprove a fallacy that murders bi, pan, fluid, queer (bi+) people by isolating them from each other and the full embrace of a 50 year old bisexual movement started by self described punks, freaks, and waaaaaay outside the binary box thinkers. How dare anyone try to redefine our identity against us.

I’ve decided to protest that wherever I go, wherever I be…sorry/not sorry, if that bothers you…

**Photo Caption**
BiNet USA President Faith Cheltenham, a Black bi, pan, fluid and queer activist stands facing camera with blue hair, unflinching in the face of biphobia (trust her, it IS out there).

**Photo Credit**
Deborah Atwater

**Further reading**
https://radicalbi.wordpress.com/2011/02/22/words-binary-and-biphobia-or-why-bi-is-binary-but-ftm-is-not/ (by bi theorist Shiri Eisner who began the “say bisexuality is binary one more time” meme in 2013.

http://juliaserano.blogspot.com/2012/11/bisexuality-and-binaries-revisited.html (Trans-bi author and critical genius Julia Serano expands on 2010 classic ode “Bisexuality does not reinforce the gender binary”)

http://www.writewhereithurts.net/whats-in-a-name-on-bi-and-pan-sexualities/ (Excellent recent analysis exploring how binary based biphobia attacks undermine bi, pan, fluid, queer (bi+) communities)

https://thetaskforceblog.org/2014/09/30/biphobia-not-in-my-name/
(One of my favorite writers, and my friend Aud Traher’s classic take on binary bisexual accusations and how they hurt bi-trans-non binary people like them)

http://binetusa.blogspot.com/2014/01/1990-bi-manifesto.html
(Historical evidence from national bi magazine manifesto that rejects the idea of binary genders over 25 years ago, but yeah way to catch up with us on the topic.)

NYC Pride March “New York Area Bisexual Network is stepping off!”NYC Pride 2016The March

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TheBisexual Queer Alliance Chicago is out elevating the B in LGBT. Look out for this display ‪of Bisexual Pride‬.

Signs:“Bi and Proud! Bi folks are Everywhere! I love Many Genders!”

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The Bisexual/Non-Monosexual Community in Colorado getting some visibility and recognition with their clever and blunt group theme in the 2016 Denver Pride Parade last weekend!

[Minneapolis Minnesota]: Bi+ Contingent - Twin Cities Pride Parade

Calling all ‪Bisexual‬/Non-Monosexual, SGL, Middle Sexualities‬ Queer-identified and Questioning as well as all friends and allies, please come strut your stuff with the Bisexual Organizing Project-BOP at the 2016 Twin Cities PrideParade!

Choose between Carrying the Big Bisexual Pride Flag with Unit #7 or March with Streamers and Signs with Unit #21. 

When: Sunday, June 26 at 10 AM - 12 PM CDT
Where: line up along 3rd Street between Hennepin and Marquette in Minneapolis by 10:15 AM 
Remember: Dress for the weather and walking

Pleaseclick our link for Much More Info. So if you are a veteran or a newbie we Really Look Forward to seeing All of You There.

[New York City]: Bisexual/Non-Monosexual Contingent at the NYC Pride March 2016

Calling ALL Bisexual/Non-Monosexual, SGL (Same Gender Loving), Queer, Questioning, Cis, Trans, Genderqueer, Poly and just plain old Bi-friendly Gay, Lesbian & “Straight-But-Not-Narrow” folks who live, work or play in NYC.  Don’t get left standing on the sidelines. Instead, please come join us in the Bisexual Contingent at NYC’s 2016 LGBT Pride March and be part of all the fun and excitement.

When: Sunday, June 26, 2016 2:30 PM
Where: Heritage of Pride Parade Route down 5th Ave to the Village
Line Up: Section 10 (Group 22) on 38th between 5th and Madison Avenues

This year NYC Pride (The NYC LGBT Pride Organizer) has our Group to line upbetween2:30PM and 3:00PMinSection 10 (Group 22)on38thbetween 5th and Madison Avenues.  So you’ll have time for a leisurely Sunday Breakfast & to maybe even check out the PrideFest before you head uptown and get in line.

We will be marching between the Stonewall Chorale(in front) and NY Unity (in back), so it seems as if wonderful live music is guaranteed and we will all be having a lot of fun as we march!

Afterward we’ll all rest our feet and grab a bite to eat at Sammy’s Noodle Shop & Grill(461 6th Ave corner of 11th St) in the West Village. And make plans for some future fun Meetups, Parties and learn to get more involved in your local Bi Pride Groups.

Pleaseclick the link for Much More Info. So if you are a veteran or a newbie we really Look Forward to seeing All of You there.

[San Francisco CA]: Bisexual/Non-Monosexual Contingent at SF Pride 2016

All Bisexual/Non-Monosexual, SGL, Middle Sexualities, Queer, Questioning & Bi-Friendly people are invited to please join the Bay Area Bisexual Network(BABN) and friends in the 2016 ‪‎Bisexual‬/Non-Monosexual Contingent at San Francisco Pride.

When:  Sunday, June 26 at 9:30 AM PDT
Where: Placement 132 (Assembly Section M1 Market @ Main)

Our theme for the contingent this year is “Save The B’s!” Just as bees (and other pollinators) are an integral part of our natural ecosystem, bisexuals are an integral part of our queer community. We’ve made LG(bee)T signs for people to carry, bee costumes are highly encouraged, and we’ll have a bunch of chenille stems to make antennae on the morning of the parade, as well. Giant B placards or balloons! are welcome and encouraged too.

Pleaseclick the link for Much More Info. So if you are a veteran or a newbie we look forward to seeing all of you there.

TheBay Area Bisexual Network(BABN) is based in San Francisco with members from all over the Bay Area. Our mission is to develop a healthy, vibrant, multicultural bisexual community in the San Francisco Bay Area and to promote better understanding of bisexual lives and issues within the larger lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTIQQ) community and the public.

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More Than Half of the LGB Community Is Bisexual

Graph by GLAAD from their new guide for reporting on the bi community (made in partnership with BiNet USA,Bi Resource Center, and Bi Organizing Project.) Stats from a study by the Williams Institute.

Note: Trans people were included in the guide, though this graph is specifically about sexuality. Unfortunately, the study referenced for this graph didn’t include any other sexualities or non-binary people. The guide, however, does.

Click Here to download FREE CopyofGLAAD’s 2016 Bisexual Media Resource Guide

DearBiNet USA​ Supporters,

In the past eight years, BiNet USA​andother bisexual+ advocates have fought hard for increased visibility in national politics and social justice movements…

As the most LGBT-friendly presidential administration in American history comes to an end, and an openly hostile administration takes over, our fight for equality and justice may look different, but it certainly won’t stop … it has already become clear that the fight for social justice will require more support than ever in the next four years.

Although the entire LGBTQ community faces challenges to our rights and our humanity, the Bisexual+ Community​ remains particularly vulnerable when it comes to issues like health care access,discrimination, and anti-LGBTQ violence.

Bi+ advocacy organizations like BiNet USA​ are also struggling to plan our work ahead, knowing that the current major disparities in funding bi-specific work will only become more severe as resources become scarce.

All of this is to say that we need your support more than ever.

We are a volunteer-run organization, and while we will continue to donate our own time and resources, our programmatic work does cost money. Moreover, the bi+ community faces disproportionate levels of poverty compared to the gay and lesbian community, so we recognize how important it is to support each other and enlist help from our allies.

To that end, we are asking for your financial support in the form of a tax-deductible donationtoBiNet USA. 

Together we will remain strong!

[ Image: Group photo of some of the Bisexual+ Advocates, some holding Bi Pride Flags who gathered at The White House during various #BiWH16 events in Washington DC during Bi Week 2016. On the top right in lavender against a dark purple background are the words “Spirit Day 10.20.2016″ and on the bottom in large white lettering are the words “Bisexual+ Against Bullying”]

Bisexual+ Activists and Groups stand united with GLAAD Against Bullying & For LGBT Youth on #SpiritDay2016

A founding grandfather of the Bisexual Right’ Movement, noted Islamic Religious Scholar and Star King Seminary Provost, the late Dr. Ibrahim Farajaje’s legacy was uplifted at September 2016 White House Event

On September 26, 2016 the White House held its 2016 Bisexual Community Briefing on advancing equality for members of the bisexual community. 

The event concluded with Dr. Loraine Hutchins offering a poem in honor of former Starr King Provost the late Dr. Ibrahim Farajaje … AlthoughDr. Farajaje is still deeply missed by many at Starr King School for the Ministry, it brings them strength knowing his legacy continues to be uplifted by those whose lives he touched.

bisexual-books:

Tune in at 4:30pm ET / 1:30pm PT for a historic moment for “the big B” in LGBTQIA!

WATCH LIVE:
https://www.whitehouse.gov/live/white-house-bisexual-community-briefing

Bisexuals take over the internet!

[Image: Screen-grab of BiNet USA’s Twitter Page as the #BiVisibilityDay hashtag hits 3rd place overall on the USA Trends during Bi Visibility Day 2016 (23 September 2016)]

bialogue-group:

Bisexual

adjective
2.  noting or relating to a person who is romantically or sexually attracted to both men and women, or to people of various gender identities; ambisexual. 

noun
4.  a person who is romantically or sexually attracted to both men and women, or to people of various gender identities; ambisexual. 

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learn how the international bi community is working to correct offensive and inappropriate definitions in dictionaries, textbooks, encyclopedias, and other reference materials 

thebicast:

THANK YOU ALL - FULLY FUNDED!!!!!

KICKSTARTER FINAL PUSH!! Monday August 29th 2016  Final Hours and MinutestoDonateandjust$700 $650 $200 FULLY FUNDED!!!! fromfundinginVISIBLE the project celebratingtheBisexual community and our Allies!

inVISIBLE: is a collaborationrooted in dance, between dance theater artist Kai Hazelwoodandmembers of the Los Angles Bisexual Community who have contributed their own stories to the sound score and as inspiration.

inVISIBLE is one part contemporary dance project, one part activist initiative and a whole lotta pARTy! It celebrates the bisexual community using contemporary dance theatre to give voice to a community that is often invisible, its members considered gay or straight depending on the gender of their current partner. inVISIBLE shares the stories of bi sons dealing with frustrated fathers, biphobic mothers, creating the perfect bi superhero and more.

Listen to this PodcastwithKai Hazelwood about“inVISIBLE” The celebration of bisexuality+ through dance, and their kickstarter campaign.

All funds go directly to the production costs and artists fees associated with our first run of shows. We’re excited to be performing Sept 9th and 10thatHighways Performance SpaceinSanta Monica CA.

Collaborators include: Kate Colman, Kiki K, Molly Yates and Martz Contemporary Dance Company, Barcelona

Watch Kai Hazelwood’s Thank you on Facebook

Thank you all So Much this has been Fully Funded (with 8 minutes to spare)

August 2nd is Give OUT Day in the USA, the annual online fundraising day for the LGBTQ community. We hope you’ll consider donatingtoBiNet USA, to help fund our work with and for the bisexual+ community.  

Thebi+ communityfacesmajor disparities when it comes to mental and physical health, poverty, intimate partner violence, and sexual assault.  Despite these needs, groups that serve the bisexual+ community receive on average less than 1% of the annual  funding  allotted to LGBTQ groups.

So we/ve just have to do it ourselves!  Like pretty much  everything by and for the B in LGBT, BiNet USA is a volunteer-run DYI project.  We depend on your volunteer hoursandyour donations to make all of this continue to work.

It doesn’t matter how much you give, or what you give, only that you give. By continuing to work together we can and we are making life better for all of us.

NOTE:Bisexual+(Bi+) refers to ALL Bisexual/Biromantic Non-Monosexual (androgynous, cis, gender-expansive, trans et al.) People who see themselves as not monosexual – ie not straight (aka hetrosexual) and not gay/lesbian (aka homosexual) – including but not limited to everyone who also use Personal Identity Labels such as Ambisexual, Flexisexual, Fluid, Heteroflexible, Homoflexible, Multisexual, No Labels, Omnisexual, Pansexual, Polysexual, PoMosexual, Sapiosexual, Queer, etc. 

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Almost every LGBT person, no matter how out and well-adjusted we may be, has turned to an LGBT nonprofit at some point in our lives …  None of these organizations … can survive on good will and worthy missions alone. They need support to open their doors; to litigate and advocate and organize; to keep dedicated staff — even to keep the lights on. And for that, they need us — all of us.

1 in 20: We Can Do Better:The Horizons Foundation’s research shows that not even 5 percent of LGBT people give direct financial support to LGBT organizations. That’s just one in 20.

Ifevery one of the 8 million+ LGBT people in the United States woke uponGive Out Dayand gave $10 — just $10 — that would mean $80 million to take care of our elders, to fuel the fight for full equality, to make sure that queer youth can navigate this still-tough world, to support all those with medical and mental health issues,substance use, violence, poverty, discrimination, and dozens of other challenges.

Give Out Day is a chance for all of us to be part of something much bigger than any of us.

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We hope All Bisexual/Non-monosexual, SGL + Queer identified people will consider donating to helpfundyour own Bisexual+ Community.It doesn’t matter how much you give, or what you give, only that you give:

• Boston’s MA’s venerable Bisexual Resource Center
  
• American national organizing group BiNet USA 
  

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Watch out SDCC - THE BISEXUALS ARE COMING!!

I’m honored to join a cadre of fabulous bi activists, critics, and content creators at San Diego Comic Con for  Bisexuality and Beyond: New Frontiers in Popular Culture – a SDCC panel that highlights the B in LGBT pop culture!

From movies to television to comics to YouTube, beloved characters have emerged whose lives and loves place them outside traditional notions of straight and gay. What does this burgeoning representation mean for the bi, pan, fluid, queer (bi+) community? Are the lives of bi people and the discrimination they face represented in popular science fiction, fantasy, and superhero genres? What’s life like for bisexual creators in popular media? 

Join Prism Comics, the BiNet USA BiStories Project, and moderator Faith Cheltenham (BiNet USA) for a lively discussion of these and other issues with panelists R. J. Aguiar (YouTube’s “TheNotAdam,” NotAdamAndSteve), Tara Madison Avery (Gooch, Anything That Loves), Marissa Lee (Racebending.com),Steve Orlando (Midnighter, Batman & Robin Eternal), Bob Schreck (Legendary Comics), and Sarah Stumpf (BisexualBooks.com).

The panel is supported by the Bi Stories Project, which collects stories of the lives and challenges faced by bisexual people.  Share your story at http://www.binetusa.org/bistories.