#outwords archive

[itgetsbetterproject]

Meet Marcus Arana (Holy Old Man Bull), a trans Indigenous-Mexican activist for over 50 years, who wants to tell you that he's proud of your rainbow color, beauty, vastness, and expansiveness in understanding who you are. 💜

For LGBTQ+ History Month, we asked some elders from our community what inspires them about today's queer youth, and what advice they would give.

Thanks to our pals at Outwords Archive for connecting us with these amazing voices!

Stay tuned for the next 👀

#itgetsbetter #lgbtqhistorymonth #lgbtqhistory #queerhistory #indigenous #mexican #transman #trans #transmasc #lgbtqelders #elders

[robynochs]

For the beginning of #BiWeek, consider checking out the Outwords Archive, which features video interviews of dozens of #LGBTQ movement elders, including 13 bi folks.

#LGBTQ elder #LGBTQ senior #LGBT History #bi history #BiVisibilityMonth #BiVisibilityWeek #bi visibility month #bi week

[universitybookstore]

New from Harper One and the founder of the Outwords Archive, Mason Funk The Book of Pride: LGBTQ Heroes Who Changed the World.

#books #mason funk #the book of pride #outwords archive #lgbtq books #lgbt pride #lgbtqheroes #activism #Interviews #gay and lesbian #gay authors #american history #history #gay pride month #nonfiction #harper collins #new books #new releases

[magz]

Archiving and hearing testimonies of history, is so important.

#one of my classmates works on this apparently and sent me a link. for lgbt+ American history project #link post #o post #reference #lgbt #other lgbt+ and adjacent histories i'm searching also. including of latAm. but alas

[itgetsbetterproject]

Generation vs Generation! ⚡️ For LGBTQ+ History Month, we asked our It Gets Better Youth Voices and Outwords Archive storytellers the same questions, so we could see how their answers change (or remain the same) as our LGBTQ+ history evolves!

We matched up Youth Voice Eli, a trans activist, artist, and student filmmaker, with Jude, a trans activist, therapist, and sex educator who made headlines as one of the first trans men to receive gender-affirming surgery in 1972!

🟣 Do you have a favorite LGBTQ+ film? What is it and why?

Eli: "Oh I have so many! But the first two that come to mind are Portrait Of A Lady On Fire by Celine Sciamma and Milk by Gus Van Sant."

Jude: "I could not choose just one! My favorite LGBTQ+ films are Some Like it Hot; Victor, Victoria; Tootsie; Mrs. Doubtfire; The Naked Civil Servant; and Yentl."

🟣 What LGBTQ+ landmark would you most like to visit and why?

Eli: "I would like to visit the Stonewall Inn in Greenwich Village, New York. It’s such an important landmark and sort of the birthplace of the more modern LGBTQ+ rights movement."

Jude: "The Stonewall Inn. I am very happy that it was made a National Landmark. It represents a pivotal time in our LGBTQ+ history. I am very aware that Stonewall was NOT the first such event important to our history. I hope that eventually other such sites will be recognized/honored."

🟣 Which of the Pride flags do you feel best represents you and why?

Eli: "I like the progress pride flag, because it has both the trans flag and the rainbow pride flag. And it's a reminder that as a community we are always moving forward and changing."

Jude: "I like the transgender pink/white/light blue flag because it best represents me as a trans man. But I also like the newer, most inclusive of Pride Flags because I consider myself as part of the larger LGBTQ+ community."

🟣 What’s one fact about the LGBTQ+ community that you think everyone should know?

Eli: "There are so many different kinds of people and identities within the community. We all deserve to be treated with respect and to live a happy life identifying however we choose."

Jude: "We are here, all around you. We have existed since the beginning of time, in every culture. We are every bit as valuable and as worthy of respect, equal human rights, and pursuit of happiness. I do not want your 'acceptance. I do not want your 'tolerance'. I want you to join me in celebrating me and other LGBTQ+ folks as we truly are!"

We'll have more matches for ya throughout Oct!

#it gets better #gen z #boomer #generation vs generation #lgbtq history #lgbtq history month #queer history #lgbtqia #trans man #trans masc

[itgetsbetterproject]

Meet David Strachan: born intersex, David was put on hormone replacement therapy to make him appear more "male" - but like many intersex babies and children, he didn't have a say in the matter. Now, he's proud of all the youth activists out there fighting for intersex people's right to love their bodies just the way they are and make their own decisions. 💛💜

For LGBTQ+ History Month, we asked some elders from our community what inspires them about today's queer youth, and what advice they would give. Thanks to the Outwords Archive for partnering with us on this series and connecting us with these amazing voices! Stay tuned for the next 👀

#itgetsbetter #lgbtqhistorymonth #lgbtqhistory #queerhistory #intersex #intersexrights #intersexawarenessday #intersexawareness #hrt #lgbtqelders #elders

[itgetsbetterproject]

On Indigenous People's Day, meet Sharon Day (Nagamoo Ma'aingen), a lesbian Ojibwe water walker and HIV educator, who wants to tell you that she's proud of you for being open about who you are, and remind you to connect with your roots and stay active to support one another. 💪 💜

For LGBTQ+ History Month, we asked some elders from our community what inspires them about today's queer youth, and what advice they would give.

Thanks to The Outwords Archive for partnering with us on this series and connecting us with these amazing voices!

Stay tuned for the next 👀

#itgetsbetter #lgbtqhistorymonth #lgbtqhistory #queerhistory #indigenous #ojibwe #indigenouspeoplesday #lesbian #lgbtqelders #elders #water walker

[itgetsbetterproject]

Generation vs Generation! ⚡️ For LGBTQ+ History Month, we asked It Gets Better Youth Voices and Outwords Archive storytellers the same questions, so we could see how their answers change (or remain the same) as our LGBTQ+ history evolves!

We matched up Youth Voice Fabi, LGBTQ+ mental health advocate, Venezuelan immigrant, and psychology major with Alex, a Mexico City native, YA author, and Lambda Literary award-winner.

🟣 What do you think is the most pivotal moment in LGBTQ+ history?

Fabi: "I can think of so many, but every act of loving feels as revolutionary as each protest and brick thrown. A kiss in the corner, holding hands in the Uber; it all comes to take pride in us."

Alex: "The Stonewall Uprising, since that became the best known instance of the many times when queer people stood up and spoke out against oppression."

🟣 What LGBTQ+ landmark would you most like to visit and why?

Fabi: "Visiting the vestiges of queer figures is so meaningful to me. Whether it be their work, a hometown, a handwritten letter; it is all a testament that we have all loved and been loved in some way."

Alex: "Provincetown, MA! I haven’t visited for a few years and it’s always a historic reminder of what a queer-accepting world can be like."

🟣 What quote from a queer icon speaks to you and why?

Fabi: "'Our hands empty except for our hands,' from On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong. We hold power in our essence, what we learn and what we are —power arises from us."

Alex: "'Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.' This quote from James Baldwin puts into words the need for both individual and social responsibility in order to effect change."

Stay tuned for more throughout October!

#it gets better #gen z #generation #lgbtq elders #lgbtq history #lgbtq history month #lgbtqia #queer history

[itgetsbetterproject]

The REAL LGBTQ+ history month message:

Meet June Lagmay, LA’s first Asian-American and LGBTQ+ City Clerk who served her community in various positions for years. She’s here to remind us to learn and remember our LGBTQ+ history, and that our community is like its own Queer Nation spanning back centuries - we’re all connected through time. 💜🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

For LGBTQ+ History Month, we asked some elders from our community what inspires them about today’s queer youth, and what advice they would give. Thanks to the Outwords Archive for partnering with us on this series and connecting us with these amazing voices!

#itgetsbetter #lgbtqhistorymonth #lgbtqhistory #queerhistory #lahistory #lgbtqelders #elders

[robynochs]

Being in conversation with Lani Kaahumanu, Loraine Hutchins, ABilly S Jones Hennin, and Luigi Ferrer last Wednesday filled me with rainbows and bubbles and sunshine.

Quoting Loraine Hutchins:

"re-posting this in case someone missed it in this topsy-turvy world this week, this is a beautiful piece with retrospective biographical photos of elder bi activists around the country, mini-interviews from us and live conversation between us last Wednesday nite on what's important now about being bi and visible and how we all support/help each other into being open out loving bi."

#bisexuality #bisexual #bi day of visibility #outwords archive #outwords