Trans Day of Visibility

Trans Day of Visibility

 “I wanted a day that we can celebrate the living, and I wanted a day that all over the world we could all be together.” Rachel Crandall-Crocker, TDOV founder There is so much to mourn. Every year, we lose more transgender people to violence, and every year in...
What to do when someone comes out to you

What to do when someone comes out to you

Have you ever had someone share with you that they are LGBTQ+? What did it feel like? Did you feel nervous, awkward, or confused? Did you feel honored, relieved, grateful? Did it seem like a big deal for the person sharing? What questions did you have? For LGBTQ+...
A New Perspective on GenderQueer 

A New Perspective on GenderQueer 

By August Sender, Training Coordinator – OUT Maine The book Gender Queer, a memoir by Maia Kobabe, has been in the news consistently recently. If you haven’t been following along, the book is a graphic novel – a comic-style story of the author’s...
Music/Art

Music/Art

We had no idea how to pick from the countless LGBTQ+ musicians and artists!  Here are some of the most popular ones from different generations.  Frida Khalo Mexican, Bisexual, Painter.  Gladys Bently Harlem Rennaissance, Blues Singer, Performer, Gender-Bending,...
World Languages

World Languages

Language reflects culture.  What are some customs and laws surrounding LGBTQ+ identities in places that speak the language you teach? What is it like to be LGBTQ? What are possible gender-neutral pronouns? Explore LGBTQ+ laws and customs What is it like to be LGBTQ+...