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If you want to know why I joined the GLSEN board, this video should explain the reasons and how you can help too.

"According to the 2019 GLSEN Arkansas School Climate survey, about 40% of Arkansas students say they have access to LGBTQ-related library resources at school. Just 6% of Arkansas students say they were taught positive representations of LGBTQ people, history, or events at school. A collection of texts that positively represent LGBTQ+ characters and historical figures is critical for any school to be an inclusive environment for LGBTQ+ students and those with LGBTQ+ family members." ~GLSEN Have you requested a Rainbow library? Arkansas is one of 33 states that can request and receive a free Rainbow Library! The next sendoff of library collections is happening soon (Spring 2024). https://lnkd.in/g4JMwNJ7

SJSU School of Information faculty, Dr. Michele Angeline V. and Dr. Darra Hofman, recently published a study about LGBTQ+ students’ library privacy in the COVID-19 pandemic. Per their study, "Utilizing a multi-method, multidisciplinary approach, we conducted a study to examine the information and privacy risks imposed upon or heightened for LGBTQ+ university students by COVID-19, with a focus on the roles of libraries and librarians." Check out the article here: https://ow.ly/wyQu50R7zAK

Here's my brief UX/UI case study from Uxcel on designing an inclusive landing page for a fictional church, Grace Fellowship. Though the church isn't real, the content is based on true Christian beliefs and aims to help LGBTQ individuals find acceptance and belonging in religious communities.

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Why am I studying Reparations efforts? Persistent economic instability undermines the mental health of Black LGBTQ+ caregivers. ---- 4head Kiss Parties builds an economy of care for Black LGBTQ+ caregivers to transform them into social impact entrepreneurs who create generational wealth. ---- Invite our team to curate a 4head Kiss party in your ecosystem.

America is at a critical juncture when it comes to LGBTQ safety and support. At GLAAD, we know that fair and accurate representation in media and journalism have a powerful and measurable effect on the lives of LGBTQ people. While support for LGBTQ equality has reached an all-time high, allyship must turn into action. This June, media, content creators, and corporate leaders must lead and respond to hate with undeterred support for the LGBTQ community, including LGBTQ employees, shareholders and consumers and protect all that the LGBTQ movement has accomplished. https://lnkd.in/eZt3ccS6

📬 Delivery! This Social Studies and the Young Learner features articles on LGBTQ+ history, an open-access Inquiry Design Model pullout ready for classroom use and more: https://hubs.li/Q02r6h6j0

Join me, Mell B, Rudi Landmann, Adrienne Steward, and Fiona Demark at the PSA Convention for a transformative session on "Embracing Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging in Public Speaking." Let's explore deliberate inclusion, respect for diverse experiences, and engage in open, educational discussions with trailblazers from First Nations, disabilities, and LGBTQ+ communities. 🤝 Depart with practical tips, strategies, and resource guides to revolutionize your approach to public speaking!

Safety is so important in the learning process. This is why DEI trainings are so important for teachers and anyone in leadership. Learning sensitivity allows us to partner with others to create systems, structures and environments that are riche and expansive