Today, May 17, is International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia.
“The observance aims to coordinate international events that raise awareness of LGBTQ+ rights violations and stimulate interest in LGBTQ+ rights work worldwide. By 2016, the commemorations had taken place in 132 countries.”
Regarding today’s Supreme Court decision: Free speech should never be used as a free pass to justify discrimination. LGBTQIA2S+ folx are NOT second-class citizens! A great way to avoid anti-LGBTQ discrimination is to support more LGBTQ+ businesses! Rochester LGBTQ+ Together…
Rochester LGBTQ+ Together sends our deepest condolences to the victims of the Club Q shooting in Colorado Springs and their loved ones. With anti-LGBTQ rhetoric and violence increasing in the United States and around the world, we implore our allies…
I have a thousand thank yous to say, but I’m going to start here. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, to my fellow Rochester LGBTQ+ Together team members (including Mara not pictured) and their incredibly supportive partners. Pride…
“No Pride for some without Pride for all” Pride planning must include marginalized groups and diverse, intersectional identities. Pride events must be inclusive and accessible, welcoming and safe for everyone. It’s not actually Pride unless it’s about the celebration and…
Thank you to our friends at CrossFit Recourse in Webster, NY for this fun Pride fundraiser, benefiting Rochester LGBTQ+ Together! Please consider purchasing a t-shirt to support our ongoing programming and resources for our local LGBTQIA2S+ community! “Show your love…
The Rochester LGBTQ+ Together team and friends had an amazing time celebrating our LGBTQIA2S+ community at today’s ROC Pride Parade & Fest! Thank you to everyone who marched with us, cheered us on, stopped by our table, and those who…
