LGBTQ+

Part of what the LGBTQ+ liaison does is provide education and awareness about the community. Hopefully, these links and information will help.

What to focus on for 2026

As we start 2026, it’s important to keep watch on all forms of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation and the mid-terms.

If there is someone you believe we should highlight who is either an LGBTQ+ leader in the community or who supports the community, please let me know. Today the community is targeted more than ever and when one marginalized community is hurt, we all are hurt.

Please remember that this section is not only a source of information on the LGBTQ+ community but an area of

education. If you have a topic you would like to learn more about, please do not hesitate to contact me at soser@nfbpwc.org.

In addition, if you are interested in collaborating on a presentation, having me speak at your meetings, etc., please let me know and I’ll be happy to do so.

Hoping for a wonderful 2026.

Remember to take care of and honor the LGBTQ+ folks in your life.

Susan Oser
Advocacy LGBTQ+ Lead

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GOOD NEWS
YouTube phenom Ms. Rachel says LGBTQ+ people are welcome in her classroom https://tinyurl.com/248t6k4m

HOLIDAYS

January 20 MLK Day

January 20-24 No Name-Calling Week January 22 Trans Prisoners Day of Action and Solidarity

January 27 Holocaust Remembrance Day January 29 Brazilian National Day of Transgender Visibility

HAPPENING THIS MONTH

You can participate in “Fighting for Our Pride in the 2026 State Legislative Session.”

January 14 at 8:30pm ET/5:30m PT. Register today at: https://tinyurl.com/p4h43jkc

IN HONOR OF THIS MONTH’S THEME: WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP AND VISION

• Information on Congresswoman Sarah McBride: https://mcbride.house.gov/about
• Miss Major Griffin-Gracy: https://theoutwordsarchive.org/interview/miss-major-griffin-gracy/?blm_aid=313930753
• Meet Tracee McDaniel: https://boldjourney.com/meet-tracee-mcdaniel/?blm_aid=313930753
• Caitlin Clark and the 'young and turnt' bring a new vibe to Team USA: https://tinyurl.com/bdbmecpf

IMPORTANT LGBTQ+ HOTLINES & RESOURCES FOR ALLIES TOO

• 100 Organizations Supporting Trans People in All 50 States—donations welcome: 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/53cbmkj8National Runaway Switchboard: 800.RUNAWAY (786.2929)
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800.273.8255
• Transgender Michigan: 855-345-TGMI (8464)
• Trevor Project: 866.488.7386