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A Resource Masterpost

In class, we were given an assignment to pick a credible LGBTQIA+ resource and share it. This is a list of those resources and a brief description of each from said classmates. I will try to keep it as up to date as possible, as I collect more and more resources. Feel free to inbox me your own suggestions and I will gladly add them to the list! 

1) Youtube.com/ImFromDriftwood

The resource I'd like to share with the class is I'm From Driftwood. This YouTube channel is just a collection of queer stories from various people. I think this is an important resource because sometimes we think we already know everything about being queer. This resource provides many perspectives on queer issues that we may not encounter otherwise.

2) accreditedschoolsonline.org

The source linked below is the source I'd like to share with the class because in Thursday's lecture we briefly talked about the lack of on-campus resources for the LGBTQ+ community on campus. This is an accredited Higher Education resources providing helpful information as well as scholarship opportunities. 

3)  https://m.poets.org/poetsorg/lgbtq-poetry

 This is a pretty simple resource to get reading some great queer literature without getting bogged down by length or having to sift through difficult non-fiction pieces. While it isn't super expansive, I find it helpful to read things other than theory and non-fiction when talking about any group of people.

4) https://www.leurmag.com/   (particular to Louisiana) 

 This source is an Arts & Culture magazine for the LGBTQIA+ creative community. It is based out of Baton Rouge so it is a local resource. You can actually submit work to them and possibly be published.

5) glaad.org

My pick for a good LGBTQIA+ Resource is GLAAD.org. It's a pretty large organization run by lgbtqia+ people, and it focuses largely on media and the portrayal of lgbtq+ people. It's got a lot of articles and lists of resources to improve knowledge of the community, and publishes a lot of articles on current events concerned with the lgbtqia+ community. If one needs a place to start learning about the community, current issues, or good media that represents the community, this is a great place to start. 

6) hrc.org

My pick for a good LGBT Resource is https://www.hrc.org. It is an informative page that supports equal rights for all. I found it helpful because it is one of the largest organizations that supports equal rights and educates the public on LGBT issues. The organization offers many opportunities for members of LGBT community, such as support, fellowships, careers, internships, etc. A great resource that educates others and allows people to get involved. 

7)  itgetsbetter.org

 I think this was a great organization that helps the youth in today’s society come out and as well as other to accept and understand the LGBTQ community! It has videos sharing inspirational videos that I think everyone should watch! This is a wonderful source for people to explore and have a heart warming experience!

8) http://www.apa.org/topics/lgbt/index.aspx

The American Psychological Association has some interesting articles on LGBTQ+ studies. There is a lot of information and links to other resources. They even have some articles in Spanish! I think it is important to approach our coursework from a psychological perspective—but that could just be the scientist in me!

9)  http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/MRC/GayVid2.html

I'm attaching a digital encyclopedia of LGBT representation in film. The list isn't super up to date but it's still a great resource. And if, anyone is interested in queer representation on the big screen check out The Celluloid Closet. There's a book and a documentary based on the book.

10) gertrudepress.org

 The online resource that I find helpful for understanding LGBTQ+ Studies is Gertrude Press. It is an online literary Journal that publishes fiction, poetry, essays, interviews and book reviews that relate to relevant LGBTQ+ topics. Gertrude Press also hosts chapbook contests. I think Gertrude Press is a wonderful resource for English 445 because this publication, which has firmly established itself as a LGBTQ+ literary journal and press, has recently allowed writers to submit work "that is not LGBTQ+ specific." The press is attempting, with this submission policy, to bridge the "gaps" that exist between the many social communities by providing a platform for these diverse communities to publish together, talk together, work together, and learn together. 

11)  www.glreview.org

 My pick as a helpful resource is The Gay and Lesbian Review Worldwide: A Bimonthly Magazine of History, Culture and Politics. The magazine publishes a variety of articles that revolve around LGBTQ history and culture. I find it helpful, because the content is academic and professional and have used a number of articles from past editions as sources for my essays and stories. On the main page, the editors of the website have a word block of tags, sizing the number of topics, forms of writing, and themes they have published in the past. The tags that are the largest, at the time of this posting, are “Review” (938), “Essays” (538), and “Politics: GLBT Rights” (130). I think the class will find it helpful as a potential resource for their projects when they need scholarly material focusing on LGBTQ.

12)  thetrevorproject.org

A great suicide prevention organization to help LGBTQ+ youth. 

a) Trevor Lifeline 866-488-7386 Available 24/7 Free

b) TrevorText Text the word “Trevor” to 1-202-304-1200 Available Thursday and Friday 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. ET Standard messaging rates apply

c) TrevorChat Enter the online portal on The Trevor Project’s website. Available 7 days a week, 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. ET Free

13) youtube.com/buzzfeedyellow

You can find a variety of LGBTQ+ videos from Buzzfeed online, especially on Youtube. They aren’t all great, but some of them are based off of interviews with real LGBTQ+ people, and I really like these because you are getting information directly from other members of the community. 

14) PFLAG.org 

PFLAG - Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays - is an organization with the purpose first and foremost of supporting the LGBTQ+ community. They have chapters in major cities everywhere, and it is a great place for your family or friends to go if they are having trouble with or need a place to start with being a good ally, and they do a lot in terms of supporting the actual queer community itself. The nearest local chapter to me holds conferences where queer organizations from all over the state gather to discuss problems/issues, hardships, and solutions to help the queer community. They also offer a variety of scholarships to help lgbtq+ students through college, and can offer a great support system in general. 

15) https://www.translifeline.org/

Highly important link here - the first suicide hotline specifically for trans folks. Trained counselors are on the line to help 18 hours a day, 7 days a week.  (877) 565-8860  U.S. Number.   The Canadian line is  (877) 330-6366

16) https://www.ostem.org/crisis-hotlines 

this website is a great resource of lgbtqia+ crisis hotlines, including Trevor Project and Translifeline

17) http://www.transfaithonline.org/intersections/suicide/getting_help/

is another great resource for suicide prevention/hotline help