Contributed to LGBT Weekly BY LAILA IBRAHIM We talk about coming out as if it’s something you only do once. In my experience it’s an ongoing part of life. Sometimes it’s easy, and other times it makes my stomach flutter. I first came out as a lesbian 30 years ago when I was still in […]
By Justin Toro and Donna Futterman, M.D., US News Health June is Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning – or LGBTQ – Pride Month. For many, it’s the colorful and provocative gay pride parades that define the occasion, but beyond the glitter lies a much deeper meaning. LGBTQ Pride acknowledges this community’s violent struggle, pays homage […]
Tuesday, June 14, 2016 At Adolescent Counseling Services, we were shocked and saddened to learn of the devastating attack on the LGBTQ+ community during Latin Night at PULSE nightclub in Orlando, Florida. We wish to express our deepest condolences to the loved ones of those who were killed. As people around the world grieve and […]
Written By: Rodrigo Garcia-Reyes, Outlet Program Spanish-language and Education Coordinator 22 states, including California and the District of Columbia require public schools teach sex education. 35 states and the District of Columbia allow parents to opt-out on behalf of their children. A 2011 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) survey indicates that more than […]
