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- Five Ideas for Celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2020
- Wondering what to do for Indigenous Peoples’ Day this year while you and your family are home? Perhaps you’re a college student, discussing social justice and hoping to do something meaningful that also respects public health guidance on in-person gatherings. Here is a list of top five suggestions for engaging with the spirit of Indigenous Peoples’ Day during this unusual year.
- Fifty Years of Atlanta Pride
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For half a century, Atlanta Pride has provided a platform from which the city’s LGBTQIA+ citizens can voice their opinions and celebrate their community. This article traces its rich history, underscoring the legacy of activists and community efforts to celebrate, gather, and achieve meaningful change and justice.
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- Coming Out: A Resource for LGBTQ Students
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October 11 marks National Coming Out Day. Learning about your own LGBTQ identity and coming out in a heteronormative and cisnormative world can be challenging. To help with the coming out process, GLSEN has compiled some key things for you to think about and consider as you begin to share your identities around sexuality and gender.
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- Disability Employment Awareness Month
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In October, Americans observe National Disability Employment Awareness Month by paying tribute to the accomplishments of the men and women with disabilities whose work helps keep the nation’s economy strong and by reaffirming their commitment to ensure equal opportunity for all citizens. This article announces this year's theme and provides resources to learn more about transformative moments in history leading to this vital legislation.
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- Is It POC, BIPOC or Neither?
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On a recent NPR “Code Switch” episode, listeners shared their thoughts on the terms. And there was no consensus.
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