Part of what makes the position of LGBTQ+ Liaison unique is that this it allows a connection, thanks to the Advocacy Committee, to highlight issues of concern that perhaps some NFBPWC members may not be aware of. The series of articles I have written over the past few years have inspired presentations and collaborations with other committees on such issues as Transgender discrimination, Title IX, and more.

Articles on both the positives and negatives happening to this community in the United States today have been highlighted, along with special features illuminating monthly awareness dates, an LGBTQ+ organization of the month, different community flags, and more. You can look at past NFBPWC magazine’s here.

I hope you have gained some education, ideas, and inspiration about becoming a better ally through this section of the NFBPWC magazine not only in past years but also this year.

As long as we have to fight for our rights, it’s good to know we are not alone in our battles.

Good LGBTQ+ News

LGBTQ+ Pride Poems - https://tinyurl.com/utvrae6p

Unveiling the 2026 Curve Power List - https://tinyurl.com/bdh6dsj8

This month’s LGBTQ+ celebrations

• July is Disability Pride Month
• July 6: Omnisexual Visibility Day
• July 13: Lesbian Aunts Day
• July 14: Last day of International Nonbinary People’s Week
• July 14: International Nonbinary People’s Day
• July 16: International Drag Day
• July 21: Zero HIV Stigma

IMPORTANT LGBTQ+ HOTLINES & RESOURCES FOR ALLIES TOO

• 100 Organizations Supporting Trans People in All 50 States: https://tinyurl.com/3vdz89e5
• Ali Forney Day Center: 212.206.0574
• Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): 800.342.AIDS (2437), Spanish 800.344432
• TDD service for the deaf: 800.243.7889. All lines available 10:00am to 10:00pm EST, Monday through Friday.
• Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender National Hotline: 888.843.4564
• GLBT National Youth Talkline (youth serving youth through age 25): 800.246.7743
• Guide to Being an Ally to LGBTQ+ People: https://tinyurl.com/ycy8eezz
• Journalist Resource Series: Guide for Reporting on Anti-Trans Violence: https://tinyurl.com/53cbmkj8
• National Runaway Switchboard: 800.RUNAWAY (786.2929)
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800.273.8255
• Transgender Michigan: 855-345-TGMI (8464)
• Trevor Project: 866.488.7386

Susan Oser
Advocacy LGBTQ+