Category Archives: Social Justice
When Tragedy Strikes our Families – Frankie Valencia, Jr.
Unfortunately, horrific tragedies hit LGBTQ families as well. We are not exempt from heinous attacks, poverty, urban malaise, or gang violence. At a Halloween party in 2009, DePaul University honors student and senior, Frankie Valencia, Jr., was murdered by local … Continue reading
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What’s New: Let’s Get This Straight hits the shelves and COLAGE’s 20th Anniversary Celebration hits D.C.!
I am so excited to share that Let’s Get This Straight hits the bookstores today! Please order a copy and tell your local bookstores to order them as well. While you’re at it, come out and enjoy a fabulous weekend … Continue reading
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Suicide of Rutgers freshman tied to sex webcast – latimes.com
Suicide of Rutgers freshman tied to sex webcast – latimes.com. I am saddened and horrified, but not surprised. What part of this tragedy is just adolescent stupidity and bullying (on the part of the 18 yr. old perpetrators) and what … Continue reading
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The Threat to our Children
The Threat to our Children. This is an excellent piece by Meredith Fenton, Let’s Get This Straight collaborator and friend. We need to celebrate and support Banned Books Week because it reminds us that everyday, we are still fighting for … Continue reading
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