LGBTQIA+ Further Learning Resources Directory
A Guide to Learning, Taking Action, & Centering LGBTQIA+ Voices
Use this resource to find further learning resources for LGBTQIA+ issues and queer inclusive teaching, workplace, and general practice. This is NOT a paid partnership. At Eager, we create directories for further learning because we believe in the importance of ongoing learning around social justice issues, whether they come from us or elsewhere, and we believe in the importance of amplifying organizations and individuals doing great work. None of the resources provided below have paid to be listed here.
This is just the beginning! If you see something missing from this list and would like to recommend additions, please get in touch and let us know!
Learn…
Theater:
An Edinburgh based theater production company creating and supporting queer work, as well as work that addresses issues of inequality and injustice. They bring the finest talent from around the world to global stages, arts festivals, and events: https://wearecivildisobedience.com/
Online Resources for History and Information:
Gay Rights and Acceptance in History - Wikipedia
Eager Network cannot vouch for the legitimacy of information on Wikipedia, but this link includes an extensive timeline of the existence and acceptance (and lack thereof) of LGBTQIA+ people
Milestones in the American Gay Rights Movement - PBS
A brief timeline of important moments in the LGBTQIA+ movement
History of Gay Rights - HISTORY
Another timeline of important moments in the LGBTQIA+ movement
Resources re: LGBTQIA+ Pride
Gay Marriage: Global Comparison - Council on Foreign Relations
“A growing number of countries are legalizing same-sex marriage amid a steady advance in rights for LGBTQ+ people, but opposition remains strong in many countries.”
Digital Culture of Metropolitan New York: LGBTQ
Makes historic documents related to New York City available online. Included are the LGBT Community Center's Bar Guides Collection, Center Records Collection, and Lesbian Herstory Collection.
The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center: Historical Archives
“Community-based archive that collects, preserves, and makes available to the public the documentation of LGBTQ lives and organizations centered in and around New York. Through our collections, we enable the stories and experiences of New York’s LGBTQ people to be told with historical depth and understanding.”
LGBT Pride Month 2021: What to know about its history, events, parades
“Every June, events for Pride month celebrate the progress made toward equality by LGBT individuals, advocates, and allies around the world.”
Latinx History Project: bringing Queer Latinx Together
“Documents and preserves our community's history, and educates the public on the rich identities and societal contributions of the Latinx LGBTQ community to promote tolerance and acceptance.”
Key Dates for Lesbian, Gay, Bi & Trans Equality from UK Perspective
“This is an overview of key dates not just in Stonewall's history, but in the development of lesbian, gay, bi, and trans history in terms of social, political and legislative change, representation, and visibility.”
LGBTI Inclusive Education Working Group Report to the Scottish Ministers, Nov 2018:
“The LGBTI Inclusive Education Working Group recognises the efforts of some schools and local authorities to be increasingly LGBTI inclusive and values the roles of the third sector in supporting this work. We recognise more work needs to be done. This suite of recommendations represents the culmination of collaborative work between members of the LGBTI Inclusive Education Working Group from May 2017 until August 2018.”
The National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center
“Provides educational programs, resources, and consultation to health care organizations with the goal of optimizing quality, cost-effective health care for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, and all sexual and gender minority (LGBTQIA+) people.”
Books:
Giovanni’s Room - James Baldwin
Rubyfruit Jungle: A Novel -Rita Mae Brown
Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit- Jeanette Winterson
Maurice: A Novel - E.M. Forster
The Picture of Dorian Gray - Oscar Wilde
On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous - Ocean Vuong
In at the Deep End - Kate Davies
Black Girl, Call Home - Jasmine Mans
Tales of the City - Armistead Maupin
With Teeth: A Novel - Kristen Arnett
Hola Papi: How to Come Out in a Walmart Parking Lot and Other Life Lessons - John Paul Brammer
Detransition, Baby: A Novel - Torrey Peters
Tomorrow Will Be Different: Love, Loss, and the Fight for Trans Equality - Sarah McBride
The Color Purple - Alice Walker
Some Girls Do - Jennifer Dugan
Sissy: A Coming-of-Gender Story - Jacob Tobia
Leaving Isn’t the Hardest Thing - Lauren Hough
Films, Series, & Documentaries:
American Experience: Stonewall Uprising - PBS
The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson
The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert
To Wong Foo Thanks for Everything
News:
“LGBT & Queer Voices.”
“Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer News & Politics.”
“The most followed LGBTQ news source.”
“The leading gay and lesbian news and entertainment site.”
“Gay news, reviews and comment from the world’s most read lesbian, gay, bisexual, and trans news service.”
“News, Entertainment, Opinion, Community, and Girl-on-Girl Culture.”
“Courage is contagious.” Sports supporting Pride.
“The only LGBTQ News Source in the White House.”
Pride Month: The LGBT history you probably didn’t learn about in school
“If you think we live in an open-minded, sex-positive society now, just wait until you hear what may have been going on down the Yorkshire mines in the 1950s.”
LGBTQ Activists in Brazil Use Social Media to Spread Awareness, Acceptance
“LGBTQ activists in Brazil tell NBC OUT they are using social media to spread messages of awareness and acceptance in the country.”
Teach…
To Include in Curricula:
Lesson Plans to Help Students Understand Gender and to Support Transgender and Non-Binary Children
Lessons and resources from a range of providers, list collated and shared by Welcoming Schools; A Project of the Human Rights Campaign Foundation
SeQuYN: Sexual Education Queer Youth Need (Webinar)
Racial Equality and Scottish School Education
Act…
Campaigns and Initiatives:
“Fae Johnstone (she/they) is a public speaker, consultant, educator and community organizer on unceded, unsurrended Algonquin territory (Ottawa, ON). As an activist and educator, her areas of expertise include LGBTQ+ and trans inclusion, social policy, child and youth mental health, sex education and anti-oppression.”
“A guide to sex, love and you for everyone over 14. It’s for people who are (or are thinking about) having sex and relationships. Hopefully it’s for all genders and sexualities (even asexual folk), people with disabilities, backgrounds, beliefs and values.”
“The Trevor Project focuses primarily on LGBTQIA+ youth and mental health, providing a hotline and other prevention efforts to help young queer people.”
“An education organization primarily centered around preventing bullying in schools for LGBTQIA+ students.”
“Works to promote awareness to prevent HIV and AIDS in African American communities.”
“An organization that works to advance both legal and experienced equality for queer and non-traditional families. LGBTQIA+ families raise their kids, plan for the future and experience the world just like any other family.”
Trans Women of Color Collective
“An education and awareness organization [that] works to uplift and raise awareness for their lived experiences.”
GLAAD - Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation
“Dedicated to LGBTQIA+ representation in media, centered around cultural change and conversations about queer identities.”
“The largest legal lobbying group representing the queer community, [conducting] legal action for the rights and protection of LGBTQIA+ people.”
“Specifically works to fight for legal rights and laws for transgender people.”
“Works to provide centers and spaces for LGBTQIA+ individuals that nurture healthy, safe, and thriving communities.”
“A hotline for the trans community, by the trans community, to uplift individuals and offer support by providing a safe space.”
Trans Youth Equality Foundation
“Seeks to provide support, resources, and advocacy for transgender and gender non-conforming kids and their families and support systems.”
The Trans Justice Funding Project
“Provides grants and funding to grassroots groups working toward trans justice and prosperity.”
National Black Justice Coalition
“Aims to [uplift black queer people] by influencing public policy, building stronger families, and striving for authentic and meaningful representation.”
“An organization dedicated to providing support for bisexual, pansexual, and other queer individuals, and raising public awareness about bisexual and queer rights.”
“Working toward inclusive workplaces.”
“Supports awareness, understanding, and education about children with various gender identities. [Provides] family support and community building to meet the needs of kids across the gender spectrum.”
ILGA - The International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association
“A global organization that works with international policies and campaigns for LGBTQIA+ rights worldwide.”
Boycott:
Boycotting Chick-fil-A? Here Are 243 Other Companies You Might Want to Avoid
“If you are going to boycott Chick-fil-A, you might have to reconsider shopping at Bed Bath & Beyond, Acme (Albertsons Companies), and H&M; eating at Outback (Bloomin’ Brands) and Taco Bell (Yum China Holdings); living in Toll Brothers McMansions; feeding the kids Dole bananas and pineapples; using ADT for your security company; and buying spark plugs at Pep Boys, which is headquartered in Philadelphia.”
Sign Petitions:
Abolish current anti-LGBT laws and protect LGBT people in Poland, call the EU to intervene
Protect Tenessee LGBTQ+ Youth and Vote Against Bills Banning LGBTQ Education
No More LATER. Legislate the Anti-discrimination Law in South Korea RIGHT NOW!
Stop Discrimination of Transgender Students at Pope High School Graduation Ceremony
Snapchat to Allow Username Changes from Dead Names/Maiden Names
Demand Google Stop Peddling Dangerous ‘Pray Away the Gay’ App Targeting LGBT Youth
Keep Trans Kids in Sports Aligned With Their Gender Identity
Center LGBTQIA+ Voices…
Follow LGBTQIA+ Organizations:
Buy from LGBTQIA+ owned Businesses:
This directory was compiled and curated by Volunteer Contributor Francesca Scotti-Goetz. Thank you, Francesca!