“As I’ve been looking at various factors for each institution — available majors, size, location, on-campus resources, and the like — I realized that my identity as a queer person was affecting my options. I wanted to go somewhere that’d be welcoming and safe, ruling out numerous states due to their harmful policies. As I was pondering this, I thought about the many others who were likely in my same situation.”
Read More“Dare to close your eyes and envision your most beautiful and mesmerizing self. If the barriers that hold you back didn’t exist what would you look like? Take a mental picture of your most authentic self and proceed to recreate it because you deserve to be that person.”
Read Moretern, so I thought I would share my experiences as a Stonewall summer intern.
When I started my internship at the beginning of June, Stonewall was in the middle of planning for a month’s worth of Pride events. It was a hectic time to get thrown into the mix of things, but it was exciting and worthwhile in the long run. Staff, interns, and event partners attended weekly Pride meetings, where for an hour or two we discussed upcoming events and the planning, logistics, and facilitation of those events.
Read MoreBIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) mental health awareness month was initially recognized by author and mental health advocate Bebe Moore Campbell. Campbell’s novel “72 Hour Hold” highlights the challenges and triumphs families of color face when in search of mental health support.
Read MoreDespite a rich tradition of queer poets and writers, a very small percentage of students report being directly taught positive representations of the LGBTQ+ community through their writing. It is our hope that by sharing some of our favorite LGBTQ+ poets over the course of April, we can provide you with a renewed perspective on how change takes shape, while encouraging you to think critically about the art you consume.
With all of the changes that have happened in our community due to the pandemic, many people have had questions about how to navigate and connect with Stonewall Counseling Services, and what those services currently look like. Read this blog for some answers to our most frequent questions…
