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Audre Lorde (1934 – 1992) was a feminist author and civil rights activist who used her writing to address injustices of classism, homophobia, racism and sexism. Some of her most memorable tiles include “Sister Outsider,” “Your Silence Will Not Protect You,” and “Zami: A Spelling of My Name.” Lorde was inducted into Chicago’s Legacy Walk,…
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Today, January 27th, is International Holocaust Remembrance Day. The pink triangle was a symbol of oppression against homosexuals during the Nazi regime, but it has been reclaimed by the LGBT community as a sign of hope and recognition.
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Today marks the 25th anniversary of the MLK Day of Service. The day commemorates Martin Luther King Jr.’s persistent attitude towards bettering society. Individuals and groups are encouraged to volunteer and uplift communities to bring harmony amongst the people — a goal that MLK set his life to do. Martin Luther King Jr. promoted peace…
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Tuesday, December 10th, marked the 71st anniversary of Human Rights Day. This year’s theme is “Youth Standing Up for Human Rights.” The youth are the future. Raising them to respect one another despite differences in religion, skin tone, and cultural background, and sexuality is key in creating a safer and more inclusive world for generations…
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Have you seen our compilation of ten wonderfully and marvelously made people sharing with us how they believe out loud? Believe Out Loud has always been a space of affirmation for LGBT people of faith and their allies. With our “How do YOU believe out loud” campaign, we turn the microphone back to you –…
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Under the motto Know your truth – Speak your truth – Live your truth, we provide regular updates and background information on important stories and developments for the LGBT community in the world of politics, law and religion. When it comes to seeking equality and recognition, the LGBT community has made strides in the past…
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Ben and Victoria, two team members of Believe Out Loud, present an animated discussion on practicing faith in the workplace and what believing out loud means to them. Believe Out Loud is a faith-based organization that aims to amplify counter-narratives on the intersections of faith and sexuality through digital media and advocacy. Produced By Believe…
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By: Christoph Slomski (KKBS, Berlin) and Matthew Schmid June of 2019 saw celebrations across the United States marking how far the country has come on LGBT rights. It’s hard to believe that this year’s World Pride events in New York City—lasting an entire month, bolstered by innumerable corporate sponsorships and centered on a parade that…
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In this episode, we meet Bishop Tonyia M. Rawls and Reverend Debra J. Hopkins: two LGBT faith leaders based in Charlotte, NC. The long-time friends sit down to discuss the ways their faith shaped the acceptance of their sexuality and gender identity, and how that self-acceptance shaped their ministries. Created by: Ben Ohene, and Victoria…
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Believe Out Loud sat down to interview an LGBT interfaith couple about how they met and how their religious upbringings influenced their ability to live authentically as LGBT persons of faith. This interview was recorded anonymously to protect the couple’s identity. Created by: Victoria Anderson and Ben Ohene Background Tracks: Archive.org – Encyclopedia Britannica “Pakistan”…
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