#BHAM17

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Only 28% of bisexuals report that the most important people in their life are aware of their sexuality, compared to 77% of gay men and 71% of lesbians. (via @lgbtmap)

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(via https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUnCguCLxZo)

Learn about health and wellness among Black bi+ folks with contributors to the recent book Black LGBT Health in the United States: The Intersection of Race, Gender, and Sexual Orientation (Lexington Books): Roberto L. Abreu, M.S., Ed.S., NCC LaShaune P. Johnson, PhD Jonathan Mathias Lassiter, PhD H. Sharif “Herukhuti” Williams, PhD, MEd Moderated by Denarii Monroe, board member of the Bisexual Resources Center

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Black Bisexual Health Teach-In (Video)

Black Bisexual Health Teach-In (Video)

On Saturday, March 25th (#BlackBiBeauty Day), Center for Culture, Sexuality, and Spirituality (CCSS) in association with Bisexual Resource Center and FluidBiDesign hosted a teach-in and Twitter town hall focused on Black bi+ (e.g., bisexual, sexually fluid, and non-monosexual) health. The event was a part of Bisexual Health Awareness Month (March) and Black Bi Beauty Day. The contributing authors…

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Did you know? 5.5% of women are #bisexual. 

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March 2017: Bi Health Awareness Month

The Bisexual Resource Center (BRC) will celebrate Bi Health Awareness Month (BHAM) for the fourth consecutive year with the launch of a social media campaign beginning March 1st, 2017. 

BHAM aims to raise awareness of health disparities within the bi+ community and promote resources and action; this year, the campaign focuses on social health disparities and steps to build social support and resiliency. The campaign will run on the BRC’s Twitter @brc_central (using #BiHealthMonth and #BHAM17), Facebook, Tumblr, blog, and campaign website. The BRC invites individuals and organizations to participate in the campaign online and within their own communities.

Throughout the month of March, the BRC will partner with various LGBTQ+ organizations, including the BiCast, BiNetUSA, Bi Tennessee, COLAGE, GLSEN, the Movement Advancement Project, the National Coalition for LGBT Health, and the Vanderbilt Program for LGBTI Health to feature statistics, resources, and action across various spheres of social health:

March 1-3: Background information on social health

March 6-10: (Friends) Social/geographic isolation, finding bi+ community, volunteer opportunities in bi+ organizations

March 13-17: (Family) Chosen family vs. family of origin, coming out to family, resources for family of bi+ folk

March 20-24: (Partners) Mixed orientation relationships, characteristics of healthy relationships, resources for healthcare providers

March 27-30: (Community) Showcasing bi+ experiences of community relationships, resources to improve bi+ competency in schools, workplaces, healthcare settings, etc.

For more information, please visit the BHAM campaign website.

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61% of bisexual women & 37% of bisexual men faced violence from intimate partner. (via @lgbtmap)

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5 Ways to be an Ally to Bi+ People

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5 Steps to creating bi-supportive spaces by @ellynruthstrom - a must-read for those working in schools & communities!

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Want your own bi+-specific space but don't know where to start? Check out our brand new guide: http://biresource.org/products-page/books/growing-a-bi-community-a-handbook-for-facilitators/

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Almost HALF of bisexuals live on less than $30,000/year, compared to only 28% of all US adults. (via @lgbtmap)

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61% of bisexual women report experiencing rape, physical violence, or stalking from an intimate partner, compared to 43% of lesbians and 35% of heterosexual women.(via @lgbtmap)

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Bisexual+ youth are often told that their sexual identities are “just a phase." They are bisexual, pansexual, queer, fluid, no label, and they often go without affirmation & support. Whatever label you use – even if you don’t use one – if you are attracted to more than one gender, know that the bi+ community welcomes you.

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James’ Story: Out as #bisexual at work meant harassment + jokes. Read more: www.lgbtmap.org/invisible-majority

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30% of bisexual youth who had sexual contact with both sexes reported dating violence. (via @lgbtmap)

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31% of bisexual people report sexual harassment at work and 13% reported not being hired or promoted due to their sexuality.  (via @lgbtmap)

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Although #BiHealthMonth has come to a close, we encourage you to continue these conversations year-round. Thank you to all of our partners: The BiCast, BiNetUSA, Bi Tennessee, COLAGE, GLAAD, GLSEN, the LGBT Health Resource Center of Chase Brexton Health Care, the Los Angeles Bi Task Force, the Movement Advancement Project, the National Coalition for LGBT Health, PAVES Nonprofit, and the Vanderbilt Program for LGBTI Health!