LGBT Resources

These resources can be useful to your work of combating homophobia, biphobia and transphobia in your local community. We have included information about political, educational and family organizations that are committed to this work. We have also included specific resources (guides, factsheets, films and books) that can assist you in addressing homophobia, biphobia and transphobia in any aspect of your work around LGBT issues. There are resources in Spanish as well for the Latino/a community.

What Feminists Can Do In Their Local Communities to Combat Homophobia/Biphobia/Transphobia

LGBT Political and Educational Organizations:

Advocates for Youth
Al-Fatiha Foundation
Asian Pacific Islander PFLAG
BiNet USA
Gay, Lesbian and Straight Educators Network
SAGE: The LGBT Aging Project
The Audre Lorde Project
The Federation of Statewide LGBT Organizations
The Gay-Straight Alliance Network
The Human Rights Campaign
The National Black Justice Coalition
The National Center for Lesbian Rights
The National Center for Transgender Equality
The National Gay and Lesbian Task Force
The National Latina/o Coalition for Justice
The National Organization for Women
The National Youth Advocacy Coalition
Transgender Law and Policy Institute

Family Organizations:

Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays
Family Pride
Children of Lesbians and Gays Everywhere

Organizations Working with the Media:

The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation

Legal Organizations:

Lambda Legal
American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
The National Center for Lesbian Rights
Gay and Lesbian Advocates & Defenders

Faith Organizations:

Soulforce
Dignity USA
Al-Fatiha Foundation

Organizing Resources:

"Most Frequently Asked Questions about LGBT People" (PFLAG)
"Dos and Don'ts for families and friends" of LGBT individuals (PFLAG)
Equality in the States: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Americans and State Laws and Legislation (HRC)
Transgender Civil Rights Project (NGLTF)
Transgender Reports & Research (NGLTF) Recommended reading at this link: Glass Half Full and Transgender Equality: A Handbook for Activists and Policymakers
Safe Schools & Youth (PFLAG)
FAQ on Safe Zones on campus (National Consortium of Directors of LGBT Resources in Higher Education)

Espaņol/Latina/o Organizaciones:

GLAAD.org en Espaņol
Somos Latinos
San Diego LGBT Community Center
Bienestar
Amigas Latinas

Recursos:

Mano a Mano Listserve para LGBT Latino/a's
Para contactar al moderador de Mano a Mano
GLAD: Advertencia Para Parejas Binacionales del Mismo Sexo

What Feminists Can Do In Their Local Communities to Combat Homophobia/Biphobia/Transphobia

Small actions that make a difference:

• Wear a pin that represents your support the LGBT community
• Put a safe space sticker on your doors and/or locker
• Donate to a LGBT grassroots organization
• Participate in the "Day of Silence"
• Educate yourself about homophobia, transphobia, and bi phobia

Medium actions that make a difference:

• Educate your friends and family about homophobia, transphobia, and biphobia
• Join a protest, rally, etc. that is fighting for equal rights for the LGBT community
• Print out flyers (available links above) and had them out at school
• Organize or join a Gay Straight Alliance at your school
• Organize a meeting to educate your colleagues on homophobia, biphobia, transphobia

Large actions that make a difference:

• Organize a LGBT pride week at school or in your local community
• Organize a town meeting to help educate and reach out to your local community to inspire them to be active in the fight for the LGBT community
• Before or after services at your church, synagogue, mosque, temple conduct an educational
• Write your local congressman letters expressing the support you have for the LGBT community and equal rights

Write to NOW and tell us about your actions!