#gayrights
People and society itself refer to me–to us–as a hopeless case. Someone who doesn’t fit in, someone who can’t be heard, and someone who no one sees but a mere shadow. It seems like the only option is to give up, but I will never give up my American dream. Last year I applied for DACA, and I went back to college, hoping to become a doctor someday. That hope is at hold until our leaders in Washington decide. Now, I am coming out from the shadows and I am unafraid. Unafraid to be heard, unafraid to be seen.
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1960’s gay rights champion Dick Leitsch died on June 22, 2018. We’ll be bringing you a full episode about Dick and his contributions to the movement during Season Four. In the meantime, we’ve produced this farewell episode to introduce you to Dick, who was a one-of-a-kind, out-and-proud, fearless leader at a time when few people dared to risk all to carry the ball forward in the fight against police repression and society’s condemnation. Listen now: http://bit.ly/mgh-leitsch
This Saturday in Brooklyn: JoinMaking Gay History, Food 4 Thot, Nancy and LGBTQ&A for the biggest, queerest live show, one night only. Get your tickets here http://bit.ly/bigqueerpodfest
Today the German government issued a postage stamp in honor of #MagnusHirschfeld. In 1897, Hirschfeld founded the first gay rights organization in the world in Germany. This year marks the 150th anniversary of Hirschfeld’s birth and 2019 will mark the centennial of the founding of his Institute of Sexual Research.
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On this day in 1946, film historian, activist, and co-founder of @actupny and @GLAAD was born. In a 1988 interview with #MakingGayHistory’s Eric Marcus, Vito said, “I want to be around to … tell the world what happened so that people will realize what we all went through. Because I think our lives have been devalued. These are brave courageous, beautiful people who are dying.” Vito Russo died of complications from AIDS on November 7, 1990. Listen to our episode featuring Vito here: http://bit.ly/mgh-russo
Happy birthday to Frida Kahlo The legendary Mexican artist would have been 111 today. Her work has inspired generations of artists. Frida occasionally wore men’s clothing and was proudly bisexual — despite the world being hostile to LGBTQ people in the early 20th century. : #NickolasMuray The first portrait was taken by Frida’s father, Guillermo Kahlo, in 1926.
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An old piece I designed for @scouts4equality Their work has been a powerful source for good in a world that sorely needs it. May the Great Master of All Scouts with you all as you go your separate ways and focus on local scouting efforts.
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#boyscouts #bsa #scouts #equality #equalrights #gayrights #rainbow #rainbowflag #flag #graphicart #graphicdesign #socialactivism #dailyart #artistoninstagram #digitalart #digitalillustration #eldritch #tree #eldritchtree #eldritchtreeprints #phillyartist #philadelphia #gayartist #queerartist (at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
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#lovewins #gay #gaymilan #gaypride #pride #proud #equality #gayrights #selfie #butfirstletmetakeaselfie #lgbt
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Your friendly neighborhood Bette Davis here, urging you to give a sh*t. #vote #yourvotecounts #actup #jinkxmonsoon #transrightsarehumanrights #gayrights #lesbianrights #humanrights #jagcphotography #bettedavis
#rupaulsdragrace #thegingersnapped #rpdr #instagood #photography #photographer #lgbt #instagay #instagram #instalgbt #ginger #wig #dragqueen #norfolkpress (at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
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Sticker my sister gave me. Pretty self explanatory ❤ #homosagainstscomo #gayrights #auspol #imhereimqueer #bi #gay #howistherenorainbowemoji
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ORLANDO || 50 innocent people were slaughtered yesterday, by a single man. A single man who couldn’t handle the sight of two gay men kissing each other. I will simply not tolerate violence towards people who share an act of love, ever! This insanity must end, for love will prevail. No matter how much innocent blood is shed! My heart goes out to everyone affected by the tragedy in Orlando. We must all make sure this didn’t happen in vain…
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Pride month this year made we think a lot about how far we’ve come and how much more there is to be done. I got so much more to say, but I focused my thoughts to this:
I can only imagine what I would have felt if one of the characters in my favorite animated show/movie was gay.
I wonder if it would have made me feel like I wasn’t as weird, wasn’t as different. I wonder if it would have helped me to come out sooner, to be truly who I am in front of other people, to feel comfortable in my own skin.
I know so many gay people working in animation. Board artists, character designers, art directors, recruiters, executives.
Where are we on the animated screen?
Why are we good as painters, designers, storytellers, dream makers, but when it comes to being represented in our own creations, that’s too much to ask for?
I’ve heard someone makes an argument that because animation mostly targets kids, it’s inappropriate to talk about sexual orientation. Kids don’t understand that.
Well, the thing is that this is not about sex, this is about love. And kids understand love very well. We need our content to show kids that a boy can love a boy and a girl can love a girl, and that’s perfectly normal.
Our love is not less important or less valuable than any other love.
Representation is crucial. Seeing yourself on the screen from a young age can change your life. In some cases, can save your life.
It’s time to make a real difference.
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NEW Art + comics on my IG!
https://www.instagram.com/yonatan_tal/?hl=en
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We will never stop fighting for our right to live our lives in peace.
We will keep holding hands.
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Photo: Mel Boozer on the floor of the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 13, 1980. (Washington Blade archive photo by Lisa M. Keen)
#OnThisDate in 1945, national LBGTQ rights leader Melvin ‘Mel’ Boozer was born. A D.C. native, Boozer led a brief, but brilliant career as an activist following his 1979 graduation from Yale with a Ph.D. in Sociology. In 1979, Boozer became the first African American President of the now Gay & Lesbian Activist Alliance of Washington, D.C., serving two one-year terms. During his tenure, GLAA lobbied for the temporary passing of the Sexual Assault Reform Act, which eliminated D.C laws that discriminated against LGBTQ communities. This was later repealed by the U.S. Congress. In addition, Boozer led the GLAA to successfully gain the right to place a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery. This act uplifted the service and memory of both LGBTQ and all others who lost their lives in service to the military.
“The priorities of Black gays cannot be fairly evaluated by the standards of a white agenda.”
Taking advantage of a Democratic Party rule, Boozer addressed the 1980 Democratic National Convention in New York as a prospective Vice-Presidential nominee. Using this platform, Boozer gave a moving speech that linked the bigotry against LBGTQ communities to bigotry that threatened the Civil Rights movement. Before dying of an AIDS-related illness, Boozer was honored for his contributions to the LBGTQ community and whole of D.C in 1987 by former D.C. Mayor Marion Barry and the D.C. Council.
“I know what it means to be called a nigger and I know what it means to be called a faggot, and I understand the difference in the marrow of my bones. And I can sum up that difference in one word: NONE. Bigotry is bigotry. Discrimination is discrimination. It hurts just as much.”
Read the transcript of Boozer’s 1980 Democratic National Convention speech: bit.ly/2sN8Ve7
