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Saturday, February 7, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m., APLA Health & Wellness is hosting a free community health fair in honor of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. Come see the brand-new Gleicher / Chen Health Center and "try out" some of the services offered, like dental checks, flu vaccinations ($5 each while supplies last), STD screening and HIV testing, learning more about the Center’s PrEP program, as well as health plan enrollment assistance. The event also features raffles for prizes, free food, and more!

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Next Saturday, February 7, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m., we're hosting a free community health fair in honor of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. Come see the brand-new Gleicher / Chen Health Center and "try out" some of the services offered, like dental checks, flu vaccinations ($5 each while supplies last), STD screening and HIV testing, learning more about the Center’s PrEP program, as well as health plan enrollment assistance. The event also features raffles for prizes, free food, and more!

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"Shana shares the story of her diagnosis when she was only 22 years old, in college and dealing with the end of a difficult relationship. She also shares her fears after realizing that she had acquired the virus during her pregnancy and after being told she would only have five years to live. Shana and husband Bear discuss how love, treatment and knowledge helped them fight HIV together. They also share their reason for participating in this campaign: to raise awareness of this important issue among the Native American community."

Shana's Story: Let's Stop HIV Together

In this digital story, Shana shares the story of her diagnosis when she was only 22 years old, in college and dealing with the end of a difficult relationshi...

"Tommy shares his story about finding out he was HIV positive at age 25. He candidly shares the many issues he had to confront including getting treatment, disclosing to his family and finding a support system. Together with friend, Pamela, they discuss issues important to the Native American community, including the need for increasing conversations to raise awareness and reduce stigma as well as promoting HIV testing."

Tommy's Story: Let's Stop HIV Together

In this video, Tommy shares his story about finding out he was HIV positive at age 25. He candidly shares the many issues he had to confront including gettin...

"As Americans, we respect human dignity…” Obama declared. “That’s why we defend free speech, and advocate for political prisoners, and condemn the persecution of women, or religious minorities, or people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender."

8 critical facts about the state of transgender America

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President Obama gave transgender Americans a mention in the SOTU. But lack of data is holding back policy that could help.

"Tan has an indispensible history of bisexuality in science fiction, over in Lambda Literary. She talks about the rise of bi characters in the 1970s, and the recent spate of bi heroes, including Captain Jack on Doctor Who and Torchwood."

From Lazarus Long To Capt. Jack Harkness: Bisexuality In Science Fiction

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Why were there so many bisexual heroes in the 1970s (including Robert A. Heinlein's Lazarus Long), and was bisexuality viewed as "futuristic"? More to the point, why did bi heroes mostly vanish throughout the 1980s and 1990s, and what brought them back? Erotic science fiction author and Circlet Pres…

"The Huffington Post: What are you trying to communicate through this film? Why is this so important?
Jodi Savitz: I developed "Girl on Girl: An Original Documentary" to call attention not only to the fact that feminine lesbians are legitimate but to the fact that we make up a thriving subset of the LGBTQ community."

""If team owners in the league have any doubt about if Americans are ready for a gay or lesbian player on their team, this survey should put any of those doubts to rest," Robert P. Jones, the CEO of PRRI, told The Huffington Post over the phone."

All The Proof You Need That America Is Ready For Gay Pro Athletes

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By and large, America is ready and willing to support gay professional athletes....

"NCAI President Brian Cladoosby told The Huffington Post he hopes the latest ad will bolster a campaign designed "to tell our story and educate people about what this name truly means.""

New Ad Proves D.C. Football Can Survive Without 'Redskins' Name

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An online ad released Friday hopes to show what a Washington game would be like without the Redskins mascot....

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AICC is having their SweetHeart 5K FunRun on Saturday 2/14/2015 @ The Autry National Center, 4700 Western Heritage Way LA 90027
Race Starts 8am
Cost: Single runner- $25 Couple - $40
For more information contact
Avril Cordova – 626-321-8564

United American Indian Involvement, Inc. will be having their monthly Diabetic Wellness Day on Friday, February 13, 2015!

* Cultural diversity. There are over 560 federally recognized AI/AN tribes, whose members speak over 170 languages. Because each tribe has its own culture, beliefs, and practices and can be subdivided into language groups, it can be challenging to create culturally appropriate prevention programs for each group.
* Socioeconomic issues. Poverty, including lack of housing and HIV prevention education, directly and indirectly increases the risk for HIV infection and affects the health of people living with and at risk for HIV infection. Compared with other racial/ethnic groups, AI/AN have higher poverty rates, have completed fewer years of education, are younger, are less likely to be employed, and have lower rates of health insurance coverage.

CDC – American Indians and Alaska Native – Racial/Ethnic Groups – Risk – HIV/AIDS

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HIV/AIDS is a growing problem among American Indians and Alaska Natives.

" Two Spirit traditions were threatened, though, when Europeans colonized the Americas. The notion of a third, fluid, male-and-female gender conflicted with the colonizers’ heterosexual views, and in 1879, the U.S. government removed thousands of Two Spirited people from their tribes."

Two Spirit: The Trials and Tribulations of Gender Identity in the 21st Century

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Two Spirit: The Trials and Tribulations of Gender Identity in the 21st Century

"Jalel, who revealed that he has been using hormonal treatment to look and sound like a man, explained that he wants to undergo a sex reassignment surgery but cannot because such surgeries are illegal in the tiny North African nation. A Tunisian female footballer grabbed headlines in 2013 when she legally changed her status from female to male after court consent. But such incidents seldom take place."

Tunisian transsexual sparks debate after appearing on popular TV show

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The uncharacteristic showing of a transsexual on a popular Tunisian chat show this week has stirred

" I've always felt like an outsider, but I don't think I would have made anything of worth if I didn't feel that way. People who make the work I love feel that way as well and use it as an opportunity to start a conversation and make really smart work. The stories I care about are about outsiders and very lonely people. To clarify, I don't think films in their subject matter need to be miserable; I just think the people making them need to be miserable. [Laughs.] "

Appropriate Behavior Writer/Director/Star Opens Up About Being a Bisexual Filmmaker

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Desiree Akhavan's first feature film, Appropriate Behavior, written and directed by and starring Akhavan, is generating major buzz. Akhavan was kind enough to make time to sit down with me on the day of her premiere at Lincoln Center. It's safe to sa...

"“They said that they didn’t agree with her alternative lifestyle,” Dawnnetta Pierce-Fernandez, Collier’s friend of 15 years told The Washington Post. “They gave the family the option to edit the video and the family decided that they were not going to allow Vanessa’s life to be edited.”

“It’s devastating – and disgusting, honestly,” she added."

Colorado church refuses to hold funeral for lesbian woman after dispute over ‘affectionate’ photos

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The family declined to "self-censor" photos of the woman kissing her wife.

"In a video made for the campaign, the voiceover begins with a powerful statement: “We just want people to know that, hey, we’re normal. And you can’t judge people on their normal. You really can’t.” And recalling the controversy over the last year’s image: “The comments were a trip. It didn’t make me feel any way, because I know they don’t know what we go through, I know they don’t know our children, I know they don’t know our lifestyle, they don’t know how we live.”"

Nikon Featured This Beautiful Gay Family in an Ad, and the Result Is Gorgeous. (Video.)

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Remember Kordale and Kaleb, the web-famous gay couple from Atlanta, Georgia? They came to the Internet’s attention early last year when an Instagram picture of their morning routine with their three children went viral, bringing a rush of attention, both positive and negative. While many commenters…

Red Circle Project shared Celebration Theatre's photo.

TONIGHT! Tuesday December 16th at 7:30pm in the beautiful West Hollywood Council Chambers for Celebrating New Works!

Celebration Theatre is dedicated to representing all the members of our LGBTQ community and Tuesday evening will focus on the lives and journeys of the Transgender members of our community. We are honored to have an incredible panel of individuals for our talkback discussion. Panelists include Michaela herself, as well as President of the Translatina Coalition Bamby Salcedo, Director/Producer Andrea James, and the legendary Calpernia Addams! Moderated by Celebration Theatre's Co-Artistic Director Michael A. Sheppard.

The evening will begin with the reading of a new play "Making Michaela" by Michaela Ivri, hosted by The West Hollywood City Chambers on San Vicente Blvd. There is fully validated parking in the structure behind the chambers.

"Making Michaela" follows Michael from childhood discovery and bullying to family life and transition. When he springs upon his wife and three children his need to transition it is very much a surprise- which each family member handles in their own way. The play takes you through their experience as a family, as well as Michaela's unique journey as she ventures out into the world to find "herself."

This is the final reading for our 2014 Celebrating New Works series so come Celebrate with us this holiday season in sharing a new play, having some cider, and maybe even enjoying a few carols!

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Please join us Tuesday December 16th at 7:30pm in the beautiful West Hollywood Council Chambers for Celebrating New Works!

Celebration Theatre is dedicated to representing all the members of our LGBTQ community and Tuesday evening will focus on the lives and journeys of the Transgender members of our community. We are honored to have an incredible panel of individuals for our talkback discussion. Panelists include Michaela herself, as well as President of the Translatina Coalition Bamby Salcedo, Director/Producer Andrea James, and the legendary Calpernia Addams! Moderated by Celebration Theatre's Co-Artistic Director Michael A. Sheppard.

The evening will begin with the reading of a new play "Making Michaela" by Michaela Ivri, hosted by The West Hollywood City Chambers on San Vicente Blvd. There is fully validated parking in the structure behind the chambers.

"Making Michaela" follows Michael from childhood discovery and bullying to family life and transition. When he springs upon his wife and three children his need to transition it is very much a surprise- which each family member handles in their own way. The play takes you through their experience as a family, as well as Michaela's unique journey as she ventures out into the world to find "herself."

This is the final reading for our 2014 Celebrating New Works series so come Celebrate with us this holiday season in sharing a new play, having some cider, and maybe even enjoying a few carols!

By: Celebration Theatre

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"Los Angeles has long been a leader in HIV prevention, but the County is lagging behind other jurisdictions in increasing awareness and access to this groundbreaking intervention, even though it accounts for over 40 percent of California's HIV/AIDS cases and reports around 2,000 new HIV infections annually."

Read more...!!

Now Is the Time to Scale Up PrEP in Los Angeles

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A revolution is underway in HIV prevention, and for the first time since the start of the AIDS epidemic in 1981, many in the HIV/AIDS community, including medical providers and health officials, say that an end to AIDS could be in sight....

I thought this might be of interest to this group! Clever ideas ! http://www.ammsa.com/publications/windspeaker/beaded-condom-symbol-tagging-back-sexuality

Beaded condom a symbol of tagging back sexuality | Windspeaker - AMMSA: Indigenous news, issues...

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A local Edmonton artist has found a provocative way to make a statement with one of her latest creations. Erin Marie Konsmo has been creating beaded condoms as a way to help Indigenous youth reclaim their right to sexuality and sexual health awareness.

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Beaded condom a symbol of tagging back sexuality | Windspeaker - AMMSA: Indigenous news, issues...

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A local Edmonton artist has found a provocative way to make a statement with one of her latest creations. Erin Marie Konsmo has been creating beaded condoms as a way to help Indigenous youth reclaim their right to sexuality and sexual health awareness.

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Famous people who contracted HIV

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Famous people who contracted HIV

The RED CIRCLE PROJECT group at the DRUNKTOWN'S FINEST screening at the 2014 LA SKINS FEST. Thank you RED CIRCLE PROJECT for your support! See you next year!

Fall Feast!

How many of you know what PrEP is???

HIV/AIDS In The Lives Of Gay And Bisexual Men In The United States

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More than thirty years into the HIV/AIDS epidemic, and at a time when infections among gay and bisexual men are on the rise in the U.S., a new national survey of gay and bisexual men by the Kaiser Family Foundation finds that though HIV/AIDS is named as the number one health issue facing their popul…

Red Circle Project shared I Sing. You Dance.'s video.

Here in Alaska our cultures are different. But not really. I am Yupik. What are you? :)

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Red Circle Project shared APLA Health & Wellness's photo.

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Have you met Dr. Ntim (our medical director) or Dr. Vitero (our head of dental services) yet? When they're not at health fairs (like the one in the photo), their at our health center or in one of our 4 dental facilities. You should come say hello!

By: APLA Health & Wellness

Red Circle Project shared Rachel Galindo's photo.

Come out and Celebrate the Lives of our Community!!!
Tonight at 6:30pm @ WeHo Library.

Photos from Rachel Galindo's post in West Hollywood to Host Transgender Day of Remembrance Event

By: Rachel Galindo

GCHC expands its offerings by launching the Pendleton / Goldman PrEP program, which provides PrEP management and counseling to HIV-negative individuals. The new program is just one of the many medical, dental, and behavioral health services GCHC provides.

AIDS Project Los Angeles

http://www.apla.org

APLA is dedicated to improving the lives of people affected by HIV, reducing the incidence of HIV infection, and advocating for fair and effective HIV-related public policy.

“They continue to kills us but nobody cares… well, we care,” Salcedo said during the rally.
“As an open gay Latino man I wanted to be here because we're all LBGT, we're all a family, we support each other," said Frankie Varsenas

Transgender Rally Shuts Down Intersection In Hollywood, Demands End To Violence

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“We have gathered here to demand dignity, justice and safety for our community," said Bamby Salcedo, the lead organizer for the rally and president of the Trans-Latin@Coalition. "This is the beginning of a national movement."

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Two-Spirits in American Indian Culture

Educational film with sociological focus on Two-Spirits in American Indian society both past and present. All materials used were done so in accordance with ...

RESOURCE FAIR TOMORROW AT UAII.

Red Circle Project shared a photo.

Taco Sale is after the Resource Fair at UAII.

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Indian Taco Sale at UAII !!!

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#TransWWC

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Former Red Circle Project Staff Member highlighted as "Bruin of the Day" today for UCLA Alumni!

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As part of Native American Heritage Month, we are highlighting Kenneth "Kenny" Ramos ’13 as Bruin of the Day. As a student, he was the president of the American Indian Student Association and was recently hired as the project director for "Retention of American Indians Now!" Ramos was also elected to the American Indian Community Council of Los Angeles and serves as the secretary for the UCLA American Indian Alumni Association. #BruinProud — with Kenneth Ramos.

By: UCLA Alumni

Red Circle Project shared Trans Wellness and Wellbeing Conference's event.

Trans Wellness and Well-being Conference Tomorrow!

“If it’s going to happen, you might as well make it be safe,” says Ronald Osorio

Condoms in the clink | Al Jazeera America

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California passes law to provide condoms in state prisons; backers say measure is necessary for public health

Drunktown's Finest Screening tonight at the Regal Cinemas LA Live 14 @ 8:00pm. This is a free event.

RCP IN THE HALL !!! LA CITY HALL !!!

Native American Heritage Month 2014

On Wednesday, November 7, 2014, Councilmember Mitch O’Farrell (CD13) recognized the month of November as National American Indian Heritage Month. This is a t...

Check it out!!!

The highly anticipated untold story about America begins. Watch Rebel Music: Native America NOW and tell us what you think!

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A member of a very supportive family, once Saddleback explained that he needed to explore his gender identity, his parents wanted to help in any way that they could. But they wouldn't be able to shield Saddleback from everything. The story that Saddleback is recollecting on a warm fall day in Saskatoon came a few years after he had already spoken with most of his family about his gender identity. In a big move on a personal level, Saddleback had finally come out to his grandparents and was surprised by how understanding they were.

Journey of Indigenous Gender Identity

In this series for News Talk Radio's Meeting Ground we take the journey of indigenous gender identity tracing gender diverse First Nations people (or Two-Spi...

TOMORROW!!! At 1:00 p.m. online.

MTV Rebel Music: Native America.

The Greatest Story Never Told Premieres November 13th.

Don't Miss The MTV Facebook Exclusive at 4:00PM EST / 1:00 PM PST

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This Saturday !!!

Red Circle Project shared A Girl I Know's event.

This Friday !!! Get there early. First come, First served! FREE !!!

Indian Taco Sale at UAII !!!

This weekend! Enjoy Native American Arts and Craft and Native Entertainment.

Overview | Autry National Center

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The Autry is a museum dedicated to bringing together the stories of all peoples of the American West, connecting the past with the present to inspire our shared future. The museum presents a wide range of exhibitions and public programs, including lectures, film, theater, festivals, family events, a…

Tomorrow Morning!
Come out support American Indian Heritage Month At LA City Hall!

Red Circle Project shared a link.

City of Angels Two Spirit Society (CATSS) Potluck and Social Meeting | The Center Long Beach

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City of Angels Two-Spirit Society (CATSS) provides support to the City of Angels American Indian/Alaska Native/1st Nation/indigenous Two-Spirit community and engenders awareness of our traditional sacred role to the community of greater Los Angeles.Join them at The Center for a Potluck and Social Me…

L.G.B.T.Q. L.A.P.D. FORUM TONIGHT DTLA @ 6:00pm!

Video on being Two Spirit from Injunuity!

"Two Spirit" - Injunuity

http://www.injunuity.org - Two Spirit: A person of First Nations or Native American descent possessing both a male and female spirit. An umbrella term used t...

Navajo CodeTalkers and Native American Exhibit!
Free Admission

Whittier Museum, California

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The Whittier Museum is dedicated to bringing 100 years and beyond of Whitter history to the public and students free of charge. Please help the Museum keep its doors open to the public and insure that Whittier's history is preserved for generations to come.

Fairuz Gladys Dakam posted an event to Red Circle Project's timeline.

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AI/AN Mental Health Conference TOMORROW !!!
Be sure to register. If you have already registered, be sure to show up tomorrow.

This is a wonderful project done by Leland Morrill. This is Part 1 of 2.

Pasados Perdidos Parte 1 Subtitulos

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Part 2 of Leland's Project !!!

Pasado Perdidos Parte 2 Subtitles

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Researchers from The Fenway Institute and Harvard School of Public Health recently analyzed the NTDS data to determine the rates of incarceration and victimization while incarcerated among nearly 3,900 transgender women.

High HIV, Imprisonment Among Transwomen

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In recent years, there has been a growing body of evidence that transgender women have disproportionately high rates of HIV infection and substance use, as well as unemployment, poverty, violence, victimization and discrimination.

Letter to the editor: Where do children learn to speak fluent Navajo?

If the Navajo Nation and its constituency are concerned about having youth speak fluent Diné, then it should be publicly taught at an early age. The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) had discarded Native tongue, but what's it's position now? Both governments have neglected to teach Diné in schools. It is obvious because there has been no teaching of Diné to children for many generations.

Most grandparents got punished for retaining Native language. Later generations were silent on Diné educational opportunity. Diné leaders assumed parents taught it, but what happened? The disciplinary learning in language was taken away from them. Traditional education was taken from parents who had been influenced by the BIA, Mission and public schools.

Now, there is no official tutoring in Diné in formal instructive setting. Yes, leaders have passed resolutions on it but that directive ended there. For generations, BIA and state schools have not embraced the wishes of the Diné. It has been quite a few years since there was emphasis placed on implementing the Diné dialect. Within the Diné populace, only a few schools try - like Diné College and Rough Rock School. But those schools do not reach all youth entering early and primary education.

Speaking Navajo fluently - this prospect of learning Diné has been silenced by the tribal government. But regardless of this circumstance, the Nation set a policy for election of its leaders that they be fluent in speaking Navajo. Fluent, what does it really mean? The obvious question is where do youth get an opportunity to become fluent speakers.

Because Diné's leadership and federal schools have hesitated in addressing the need for learning, most Diné continue to speak in slang, instead of formal learning to achieve eloquence. Perhaps, those who learned early on at Diné College (NCC) have gained an opportunity to learn close to fluent Navajo. Even after classroom training, one has to practice to acquire ease in Diné speech.

Where is the justice in this? Is Diné Nation denying youth language proficiency and in getting scholarships because of the lack of required classes in Diné? Isn't it awkward to put youth at a disadvantage without having a basic chance in its foundation curricula or cultural studies? So Diné youth are not endowed by entitled Diné Nation benefits?

As Diné leaders, this should be a wake-up call to not treat our own in the manner of inequality. Why should Diné Nation fault their youth in not being able to speak Navajo, if it's tribal and federal trustee ignores addressing the need for early child experience in their Native speech. Few try with limited funding and least quality textbook support.

Most Diné who believe in thinking they're articulate in Diné probably are in conversational Navajo. But, in truth, hardly any speak in printed prim and proper Diné. In fact, the majority of Diné today are unfamiliar with writing or reading Diné. It seems as though it's like foreign script to not know its archetype.

Adolph June, Jr.

Kaibeto, Arizona

Hello All! Those of you in the LA area who are free on Monday night Nov 10th please consider showing your support for the film, Kuma Hina!
Please come check out this story and bring friends!
http://arclightdocseries.com/films/kumu-hina/

ArcLight Documentary Series Fall 2014: Kumu Hina

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Kumu Hina: Imagine a world where a little boy can grow up to be the woman of his dreams, and a young girl can rise to become a leader among men.

Red Circle Project shared Transparent's photo.

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TIME thinks #transparentTV is the best show of the fall. Do you agree?

By: Transparent

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Marriage licenses issued in every Arizona county for same-sex couples

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Clerks in all 15 of the state's counties say they have issued at least one marriage license to same-sex couples.

Pow - Wow This Weekend !!!

Transgender Survey. You can earn $10.

We all struggle for similar things in our lives: acceptance, happiness, health…But these struggles can affect LGBTQIA+ people of color in varied and unique ways.

This video features several courageous indigenous LGBTQIA+/Two Spirit families and individuals sharing their personal stories of acceptance, family, trials, and triumphs. Check it out!

6 Important Reflections from Indigenous LGBTQIA+/Two Spirit People

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This video features several courageous indigenous LGBTQIA+/Two Spirit families and individuals sharing their personal stories of acceptance.

Sometimes, even when you’re among the closest of your friends, there are topics that are hard to broach. You support your pals 100 percent, but you don’t want to say the wrong thing, offend anyone or hurt any feelings.

Here's What Is Not OK To Ask Your Transgender Friends -- And What Is

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Here's what is -- and isn't -- OK to ask when you're talking to your transgender friends.

The total number of states where same-sex couples are recognized by the federal government is now at 32.

Federal Recognition of Gay Marriage Expanding to Six More States - JD Journal

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The federal government announced Monday that it has added six more states to its list of states that federally recognizes gay marriage.

We are colorful people!

20 Stunning Hand-Colored Portraits of American Indians

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Amazing hand-colored photos of American Indians

"We stood up today and raised our voices, united against the rampant violence being inflicted upon the transgender community. Community leaders spoke from their hearts as we pleaded for unity and for our allies to stand with us to raise awareness of these horrible hate crimes."

Activists protest violence against transgender people at City Hall

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In a rally and protest this afternoon, a large group gathered in the shadow of Los Angeles City Hall today to call attention to the violence that continues to v

Pow- Wow tomorrow, Saturday in Rosemead, CA.

Pass the word along...I will be speaking at this event.
November 2nd 1-3:30 pm
"Gathering to Honor and Build Tiospaye" (Extended Family/Foster Parents)
Griffithw Park Visitor Center
RSVP 626-938-1722
Thank you to the Navajo Times for advertising our event..
http://navajotimes.com/event/native-american-foster-family-gathering/#.VEq2k1dZj1U

West Hollywood Park is set to be the site of a brand new monument designed to “honor HIV/AIDS activists, caregivers and community leaders, and to memorialize the devastation and impact of HIV/AIDS on a local and national level.”

First-of-its-Kind National AIDS Monument Coming to West Hollywood

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West Hollywood Park is set to be the site of a brand new monument designed to “honor HIV/AIDS activists, caregivers and community leaders,

Red Circle Project shared APLA Health & Wellness's status update.

APLA Health & Wellness

Did you know... Our new Gleicher / Chen Health Center in Baldwin Hills offers a wide variety of free and low-cost services to the community, including dental and primary medical care, behavioral health counseling, HIV testing, and STD testing and treatment? Well, it's true! We're open Monday-Saturday, so give us a call at 323.329.9900 or visit us online at http://www.aplahw.org, to learn more.

"Shot over six years, the film “Mr. Angel” chronicles the extraordinary life of transgender activist, educator and porn pioneer, Buck Angel. Buck has survived addiction, homelessness, suicide and relentless opposition to his gender expression. Still, he lives his truth without compromise or apology."

Transgender porn star, activist Buck Angel to screen documentary at ArtServe, Stonewall library...

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Transgender porn star, educator and activist Buck Angel will screen his documentary, ‘Mr. Angel,’ and speak Nov. 3 at ArtServe Auditorium and Stonewall National Library in Fort Lauderdale.

If you care about the Planet & the People - help make our Fundraiser successful in any way possible - please share! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1210637860/save-the-earth-and-the-people

SAVE THE EARTH & THE PEOPLE

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Our Organization is dedicated to saving the Planet & the People. We have real ways to help achieve these goals and we need your help!

"Today’s conference included currently serving transgender personnel from the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Sweden. An estimated 15,500 transgender individuals currently serve in the U.S. military, but they are banned by Pentagon rules from serving, and if their identity is discovered, the military is required to discharge them."

Transgender Troops | Military Experts Historic International Conference

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Palm Center and ACLU Host Convening on Lessons Learned from Transgender Service in Foreign Militaries Posted by Melanie Nathan, October 20, 2014. WASHINGTON, DC – Currently serving transgender ser...

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<3 this!

By: Lizzy the Lezzy

“Starting tomorrow, all Wyoming families will finally be able to share in the security and protection that marriage provides,”

Gay Couples Can Begin Marrying In Wyoming On Tuesday

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Gay and lesbian couples can begin marrying in Wyoming on Tuesday morning

Getting tested can give you some important information and can help keep you—and others—safe.

Tonight POW-WOW at LA Convention Center.

"Misty Upham survived many things that many don't early on in life. She fought for the voiceless fiercely. She understood suffering and the deepest pain. She had a presence everyone saw and felt. It is this presence that will continue. Out of the dark space in which her light got dimmed. I will remember her as tuff. Wise. Funny. Spiritual. And hopeful. This is another great reminder to call and check on someone when you think to. Not when it's too late. RIPMistyUpham."

Missing Actress Misty Upham Confirmed Dead As Family Identifies Body

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A body found near a river in Seattle has reportedly been confirmed as missing actress Misty Upham. Authorities in Seattle, Washington have confirmed that a body discovered in a ravine along the White River on Thursday belongs to missing actress Misty Upham, ET confirms. Filmmaker Tracy Rector, repor…

Red Circle Project shared Basic Rights Oregon's photo.

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In honor of October as National LGBT History Month, we are celebrating We’wha (1849 - 1896). She was a Two Spirit tribal leader, historical figure, and cultural ambassador for her Zuni pueblo people. She was known for her artistry as a weaver and potter and was active in her community’s ceremonies and religious societies. Check out this link for more information on We'wha. http://bit.ly/PBAIqh

By: Basic Rights Oregon

The National Institutes of Health has awarded $162,313 to the San Francisco Department of Public Health to determine the HIV risk of female-to-male transgender persons (transmen).

NIH Spends $162K to Study the HIV Risk of ‘Transmen’

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The National Institutes of Health has awarded $162,313 to the San Francisco Department of Public Health to determine the HIV risk of female-to-male transgender persons (transmen).

Vigil for Aniya Parker held on Sunday, October 12, 2014 at Unity Fellowship of Christ Church.

Vigil Held for Transgender Woman Fatally Shot in East Hollywood

Watch the video Vigil Held for Transgender Woman Fatally Shot in East Hollywood on Yahoo News . A vigil was held Sunday evening for a transgender woman who was fatally shot Oct. 2 in East Hollywood. Courtney Friel reports for the KTLA 5 News at 11 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 12, 2014.