Day 13: Income Inequality
Income Inequality LGBTQIA+ adults are more likely to live in poverty than straight and cisgender adults. Additionally, transgender adults and…
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Day 12: Youth Mental Health
Youth Mental Health According to The Trevor Project’s 2022 National Survey on LGBTQ Youth Mental Health in Michigan: 45% of…
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Day 11: Healthcare
Impacts of discrimination lead to limited access to quality health care and contribute to chronic stress. Additionally, data shows that most members of the LGBTQIA+ community have experienced acute discrimination and sometimes abuse at the hands of medical providers.
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Day 10: Allyship and Advocacy
Allyship and Advocacy The word ally is growing in awareness and recognition. An ally is someone who does not belong to a…
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Day 9: Systems of Oppression
Systems of Oppression Systems of oppression are often described as -isms: racism, sexism, ableism, and more. These terms describe the…
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Day 8: Power, Privilege and Oppression
Power, Privilege and Oppression October 11, 2023 is Happy National Coming Out Day! We couldn’t imagine a more fitting day than…
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Day 7: Chosen Names and Pronouns
Chosen Names and Pronouns Some trans or non-binary people choose to change their name and/or pronouns to align with their…
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Food Inspired: Clark’s Special Kitchen
“Food is where my heart is. Food makes me happy.” These are the words of Isa Clark, who as owner…
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Day 6: Sexual Orientations
Sexual Orientations In addition to our sex assigned at birth, gender identity, and gender expression, we all have a relationship…
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Day 5: Gender Expression
Gender Expression We’ve covered the terms sex assigned at birth and gender identity. The third experience we all share is…
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