Showing posts with label It Gets Better. Show all posts
Showing posts with label It Gets Better. Show all posts
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
“It Gets Better Project Columbus”
The Columbus Division of Police and Columbus College of Art and Design are proud to announce the premiere of an original "It Gets Better" anti-bullying video. The video will be used as a public service announcement on the Division's website and features several sworn and civilian CPD employees.
Our mission was to create a video that paralleled those videos already created for "It Gets Better.” By working together, we hope to change the landscape of bullying in our community. We are hopeful that this collaborative effort will continue and will result in additional videos or announcements about anti-bullying in Columbus.
Monday, July 2, 2012
Step Up with Dignity
http://andrewsullivan.thedailybeast.com/2012/07/anderson-cooper-the-fact-is-im-gay.html
Reposted at http://www.keystothecloset.blogspot.com
I am opposed to the practice of "outing" anyone. The choice to make certain aspects of your personal life, not only your sexuality, but health status, relationship status, or any other aspect which you choose to remain private is a very complicated issue is not to be decided by anyone else for you. You make the decision when, and with whom you share information.
At the same time, I feel strongly that if you are able to feel safe and strong enough to share aspects of your private life which will give hope and support to others in the community, you should be encouraged to do so. If you are a member of a vulnerable population, if you have lived experience which has informed your knowledge, and strengthened your character, you have an opportunity to help others. Stepping forward and being able to say to others, "I have been where you are. Don't be afraid. You are not alone," can change lives.
Do you remember the first person who told you they were LGBT? The first person you told? Are you old enough to remember when famous people were not out? Before a diagnosis of AIDS detirmined when you came out. Who was the first out LGBT person you can remember?
The link above is a well-written example of a public man who has chosen a private life. He also recognizes the need for people to stand together against hatred and mistrust.
Here is to Anderson Cooper, and to giving up a little of yourself in order to change the world.
Reposted at http://www.keystothecloset.blogspot.com
I am opposed to the practice of "outing" anyone. The choice to make certain aspects of your personal life, not only your sexuality, but health status, relationship status, or any other aspect which you choose to remain private is a very complicated issue is not to be decided by anyone else for you. You make the decision when, and with whom you share information.
At the same time, I feel strongly that if you are able to feel safe and strong enough to share aspects of your private life which will give hope and support to others in the community, you should be encouraged to do so. If you are a member of a vulnerable population, if you have lived experience which has informed your knowledge, and strengthened your character, you have an opportunity to help others. Stepping forward and being able to say to others, "I have been where you are. Don't be afraid. You are not alone," can change lives.
Do you remember the first person who told you they were LGBT? The first person you told? Are you old enough to remember when famous people were not out? Before a diagnosis of AIDS detirmined when you came out. Who was the first out LGBT person you can remember?
The link above is a well-written example of a public man who has chosen a private life. He also recognizes the need for people to stand together against hatred and mistrust.
Here is to Anderson Cooper, and to giving up a little of yourself in order to change the world.
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Feb February Raises Funds for Trevor Project
The Trevor Project is celebrating "Fab February" with gay social networking site Fab.com. For every new member to sign up, Fab will donate $1 the It Gets Better Project, The Trevor Project and GLSEN. Here are five easy ways you can help:
5. Watch and share the fab.com team's It Gets Better video . The more people who watch it, the more money we can raise together!
"Fab is not only a social connector to gay-friendly people, places and activities anywhere in the world, but a safe place for members to share their personal struggles and concerns over gay issues," said Fab founder and CEO Jason Goldberg. "The outpouring of grief on the site when so many gay suicides were reported last year spurred us to want to contribute to strengthening the gay self-image, and that's how 'Fab February' was born."
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