LGBT+ History by the Decades: The Roaring Twenties
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by myrainbownetwork
4y ago
As America enters a new century and a world war, the LGBT+ movement’s small strides pave the way for the future of Gay Liberation. References: 20s Sexual Liberation – http://historyofsexuality.umwblogs.org/topic-1/early-1900s/roaring-20s/ Post War Economic Boom – http://www.gcsehistory.org.uk/modernworld/usa/causesoftheeconomicboom.htm Pan-African Movement – http://www.tcnj.edu/~fisherc/complete.html Pan-African Movement – http://www.padeap.net/the-history-of-pan-africanism Blue Discharges and LGBT in military – archive.palmcenter.org/files/active/1/evans1.pdf Hays Code – http://www.sonycla ..read more
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The Gay Civil Rights Activist Nearly Erased From History
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by myrainbownetwork
4y ago
Unknown to many, Bayard Rustin was the heart and soul of the civil rights movement in the United States. As Martin Luther King Jr.’s chief organizer, he helped translate the philosophy of nonviolence into direct action by organizing the 1963 March on Washington. So why isn’t he more famous   Bayard’s commitment to speaking truth to power was matched by his commitment to living out his own truth as an openly gay man. But being his authentic self in an era of widespread, open homophobia often kept Bayard away from the spotlight. From the home they once shared in New York City, his longtime partn ..read more
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Pope’s audience with LGBT outreach priest
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by myrainbownetwork
4y ago
Pope Francis has met privately with an American Jesuit who has been attacked by conservative US Catholics for reaching out to gays, the latest evidence of Francis’ willingness to shrug off right-wing criticism for the sake of his pastoral priorities.   The Vatican listed the audience with Father James Martin among the pope’s activities on Monday, in a sign that Francis wanted it publicised.   Since only some of Francis’ private meetings are announced, the implicit message was a public vote of confidence in Fr Martin’s ministry.   Fr Martin, author of Building A Bridge, a book about how the Cat ..read more
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Not all LGBT people identify with Queer culture
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by myrainbownetwork
4y ago
The LGBT community (or LGBTQ community or GLBT community), also referred to as the gay community, is a loosely defined grouping of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, LGBT organizations, and subcultures, united by a common culture and social movements. The term ‘gay culture’ may also be used to mean “LGBT culture,” or to refer specifically to homosexual male culture. But, not all LGBT people identify with Queer culture; Mostly because there is unawareness of the subculture’s existence, fear of social stigma or a preference for remaining unidentified with sexuality- or gender-based subcultures ..read more
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Pauline Hanson explains why “It’s OK to be white”.
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by myrainbownetwork
4y ago
The motion, moved by One Nation leader Pauline Hanson on Monday, was narrowly defeated 28 votes to 31, despite the Coalition’s backing.  It called on the Senate to acknowledge the “deplorable rise of anti-white racism and attacks on Western civilisation” and that “it is OK to be white” — a phrase commonly used by white supremacists. Facing an almost immediate backlash, Attorney-General Christian Porter, whose office directed Coalition senators to vote in favour of the motion, defended the move on social media. As news.com.au’s Frank Chung reported at the time, the catchphrase “It’s OK to be wh ..read more
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Henry Parkes – Gave us a nation of equals!
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by myrainbownetwork
4y ago
Henry Parkes is an Australian inspiration, and is featured on Australia’s $5 note. He remains NSW’s longest serving Premier, and is known as Australia’s ‘Father of Federation’ as one of the leading figures in our progress to nationhood that was achieved in 1901. More than a century ago, Sir Henry Parkes put forward a vision for our federation of a united but diverse Australia, intergenerationally bound together by a liberty that transcended our race, ethnicity and even religion. Parkes said: “What we are doing by this great federal movement is not for us, but for them, for the untold millions ..read more
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Coming Out: Information for Parents of LGBT Teens
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by myrainbownetwork
4y ago
Firstly, it is important for parents of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) teens to remember each child is unique and will have their own experiences and feelings along the way. “Coming out” is a lifelong journey of understanding, acknowledging and sharing one’s gender identity and/or sexual orientation with others. It may be quick and easy for some, or longer and more difficult for others. Feelings of being “different” emerge throughout childhood, although it may not be clear to the child what the feelings means. Children may begin exploring gender and relationships before kinderg ..read more
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How is Social Media & Suicide related?
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by myrainbownetwork
4y ago
Social media and suicide is a relatively new phenomenon, which influences suicide-related behavior. Suicide is a leading cause of death worldwide. According to the World Health Organization, in the year 2019, approximately 1.53 million people will die from suicide – a majority of those suicides will be motivated by cyberbullying. There is increasing evidence that this behavior of using social media affects and changes people’s lives, especially in teenagers. Suicide has been identified not only as an individual phenomenon, but it is influenced by social and environmental factors. The role t ..read more
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