Election Day is here. If you’ve voted, you’ve done your part. Now comes the self care because if you’re like me it’s going to be a L-O-N-G day. (And as with all wonderful United States elections, it’s not over until the Electorial College officially casts the ballots). So, how to you take care of yourself […]
Category: Advocacy
Election Day Survival Plan
Tomorrow is Election Day 2016, and whether we’re ready or not it’s finally here. Everything has come down to this final day and while we figuratively (please not literally) hold our breath, it’s a good idea to plan out how to survive the day. Do you have an election day survival plan? If not, fear […]
MoFemmeBer is Here!
It’s the first of November and MoFemmeBer is here! YES! But what is MoFemmeBer, you ask? It is a read-a-thon of zines to read money, an excuse to read a bunch of queer zines during the months of November and December, and to win fun prizes all while helping to support QZAP so that they […]
MoFemmeBer 2016 Is Coming!
It’s time for the 2nd annual QZAP MoFemmeBer Zine Read-a-Thon fundraiser!!! What is MoFemmeBer, you ask? It’s an excuse to read a bunch of queer zines during the months of November and December, and to win fun prizes all while helping to support QZAP so that they can continue the amazing work that they do. Want to […]
YALSA Virtual Town Hall Today
If you’ve ever used YALSA’s Amazing Audio, Best Fiction, Graphic Novels, or Quick Picks lists for recommendations or collection development, or are thinking about volunteering for a YALSA committee in the future, I highly encourage you to tune in to the YALSA Virtual Town Hall today from 3-4 pm Eastern Standard Time. To participate, join from PC, […]
GLBTQ Programs and Ways to Help at ALA
Headed to Orlando this weekend for the ALA Annual Conference? Scroll below for exciting GLBTRT programs and ways you can support Orlando while at conference.
How You Can Help
Ways you can help in the wake of the Pulse Nightclub tragedy: Donate on the official GoFundMe page. All moneys are going to the victims and families of the shootings. Donate to the Pulse Tragedy Community Fund or directly to the LGBT Center in Florida. They’re providing counselors and assistance to families, friends, and others reeling from the attack. […]
Someone Tell Me Why
Someone tell me why someone somewhere thought this was a good idea. Yesterday I was floating around Twitter and saw this tweet by Justina Ireland. If you don’t follow her, I’m not sure why you aren’t- go immediately to Twitter and follow her and come back. I’ll wait. Anyway, I saw this tweet and was […]
WhitewashedOUT Today
Join the discussion on Twitter today at 12 noon eastern by following @whitewashedout and the #whitewashedout tag. Today’s discussion involves Hollywood filmmaking and why Asian characters and opportunities are often taken over. Chat with Mynette Louie, President of GameChanger Films; Jeff Yang, features contributor to CNN and SVP of The Futures Company; and Andrew Ahn, […]
Whitewashed Out on Twitter Today
Today at noon EST: Twitter chat with @TheNerdsofColor, @skrishna, @blackgirlnerds. Topic: POC in comics. Join the conversation using #whitewashedOUT