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March 16, 2020
Joey Phoenix
Lesbian
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The L in LGBTQ Stands for Lesbian

"I write for those women who do not speak, for those who do not have a voice because they were so terrified, because we are taught to respect fear more than ourselves. We've been taught…

March 6, 2020
Joey Phoenix
GLSEN Day of Silence
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Take a Vow of Silence on April 24

Will you take a vow of silence on April 24 and take a stand to end discrimination, bullying, and harassment of LGBTQ+ individuals in schools around the country? The Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network…

February 14, 2020
Joey Phoenix
Social Justice, Trans Day of Visibility
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Trans Day of Visibility (TDoV) – The Challenges of Visibility in Transgender Communities

What does it mean to be visible? Does visible simply mean the ability of others to see you or does it go a step further as the ability for others to know you and celebrate…

February 8, 2020
Joey Phoenix
Social Justice, Zero Discrimination
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End the Stigma with Zero Discrimination Day

Discrimination is the unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people or things, especially on the grounds of race, age, or sex. North Shore Pride stands for Zero Discrimination and joins international organizations in…

February 8, 2020
Joey Phoenix
Anti-Bullying, Social Justice
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Wear Pink and Stand Up to Bullying

Photo Caption: Students and Youth Leaders gather in Nova Scotia to Stand Up to Bullying on Pink Shirt Day On February 26, 2020* youth organizations all over the world will be wearing pink shirts, standing…

January 29, 2020
Joey Phoenix
Aromantic, Orientation and Identity
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Orientations and Identities 101: Aromanticism

Aromantic Spectrum Awareness Week happens each year the week after Valentine's Day. This global event exists to raise awareness for those who identify as Aromantic, or Aro for short. In 2020, Aromantic Spectrum Awareness Week…

Building Community with Pride

The L in LGBTQ Stands for Lesbian

Take a Vow of Silence on April 24

Trans Day of Visibility (TDoV) – The Challenges of Visibility in Transgender Communities

End the Stigma with Zero Discrimination Day

Wear Pink and Stand Up to Bullying

Orientations and Identities 101: Aromanticism