National Coming Out Day
With a brother who is gay and others who are friends and even family members who are gay, it is time to stand up against homophobia and anti-gay attitudes, words, and actions. Listen to and consider this PSA from GLAAD -- Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation.
Be a friend and an ally -- won't you?
Be a friend and an ally -- won't you?
ABC Allies & Friends
Here are 10 ways to be a friend and ally -- From GLAAD
- Be a listener.
- Be open-minded.
- Be willing to talk.
- Be inclusive and invite LGBT friends to hang out with your friends and family.
- Don't assume that all your friends and co-workers are straight. Someone close to you could be looking for support in their coming-out process. Not making assumptions will give them the space they need.
- Homophobic comments and jokes are harmful. Let your friends, family and co-workers know that you find them offensive.
- Confront your own prejudices and homophobia, even if it is uncomfortable to do so.
- Defend your LGBT friends against discrimination.
- Believe that all people, regardless of gender identity and sexual orientation, should be treated with dignity and respect.
- If you see LGBT people being misrepresented in the media, contact us at glaad.org.
Hat tip to my other blogging home -- Faithfully Liberal
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