City of East Providence - Lgbtqia Advisory Council

07/12/2022

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July 14 is recognized around the world as International Non-Binary People’s Day. This occasion shines a light on those who identify as non-binary and celebrates the rich diversity of the community.

The term “non-binary” describes someone who does not identify exclusively as a man or a woman. Non-binary folks may identify as being both a man and a woman or as falling completely outside these categories. Many non-binary people also identify as transgender, though not all do.

07/11/2022

Repost from - A quick guide to learn about all of the 22 flags in the LGBTQIA+ community and who they represent

07/07/2022

The is the world’s largest su***de prevention and crisis intervention organization for young people.

Crisis counselors are trained to answer calls, chats, or texts from LGBTQ young people who reach out on our free, confidential and secure 24/7 service when they are struggling with issues such as coming out, LGBTQ identity, depression, and su***de.

07/06/2022

Quick facts about mental health in the LGBTQ+ youth community. This is why inclusion, representation and acceptance is important for the next generation. 🌈

07/05/2022

July is ! This annual observance is used to promote visibility and mainstream awareness of the positive pride felt by people with disabilities. Using bold images and strong words, disability pride awareness dates, parades and festivals both uplift and challenge. comes from celebrating our heritage, disability culture, the unique experiences that we have as people with differing abilities and the contributions that we offer society.

The Americans with Disabilities Act was signed by President George H.W. Bush on July 26, 1990, a landmark law that prohibited discrimination against people with disabilities. In that same year, Boston held the first Disability Pride Day.

Today, Disability Pride Parades are held in a number of places nationwide, such as , , and among many others. These events celebrate “disability culture” with the intention to positively influence the way people think about and/or define disability and to end the stigma of disability.

07/05/2022

Visit https://www.collegeconsensus.com/scholarships/largest-lgbtq-scholarships/ for LGBTQ+ scholarships for youth pursuing a higher education.

07/02/2022

Youth Pride Inc. is now accepting applications for their Lipsky/Whittaker Scholarship. Find appropriate details and deadlines below. Please share with any LGBTQIA+ youth seeking a higher education!

07/01/2022

Www.QueerRI.com is a great online directory for services and resources offered to the LGBTQIA+ community here in Rhode Island. Please share with members and ally’s.

07/01/2022

Madeline Montgomery a q***r cis woman and a PhD candidate at the Brown University School of Public Health is seeking members of the LGBTQ+ community to take part in an online focus group.

“I want to learn about how LGBTQ+ folks assigned female at birth learn and share information about Pap testing, and how different sources of information shape their decisions about whether or not to have routine Pap testing. I hope that this research will help identify ways to promote cervical cancer screening and reduce disparities in our communities.”

07/01/2022

Although Pride month is over. We will be working year round to ensure the safety, inclusivity and community building of the LGBTQIA+ living here in East Providence.

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07/01/2022

Thank you WPRI 12 for covering City of East Providence - Office of the Mayor first ever Pride Parade put together by Bob DaSilva, East Providence Mayor and his LGBTQIA+ Advisory Board. Great turn out from community members and ally’s!

06/30/2022