June is Pride Month! We know that members of the LGBTQIA+ community face discrimination in several ways. Here are 20 national and local organizations that have been created to help members of the LGBTQIA+ community. 

 

National Resources

  • Amnesty International – amnestyusa.org
    • Amnesty International states on their website, “We work both at home and abroad to tackle the most pressing human rights violations.” This is a good resource for people all over the world to use when their human rights have been violated.
  • Family Equality Council – familyequality.org
    • Family Equality Council advocates for LBGTQ+ issues. They educate families, speak out about equality, and fight to protect LGBTQ+ people.
  • National Center for Transgender Equality – transequality.org
    • The National Center for Transgender Equality educates transgender people about their rights and takes action by supporting legistlation that protects the rights of transgender people, like the Equality Act. 
  • National LGBTQ Task Force – thetaskforce.org
    • The National LGBTQ Task Force is a great tool for members of the LGBTQ+ community. They use their resources to mobilize their members to take action and to stay informed. 
  • The Trevor Project website states, “Our trained counselors are here to support you 24/7. If you are a young person in crisis, feeling suicidal, or in need of a safe and judgment-free place to talk, call the TrevorLifeline now at 1-866-488-7386.” This is a great place to reach out to if you or a loved one needs help.
  • OutServe-SLDN – sldn.org
    • OutServe-SLDN is “a united voice for the LGBTQ military and veteran community – and our modern military families.” Their mission is to make a real difference in the lives of LGBTQ servicemembers, military spouses, veterans, and family members through advocacy, education, and support. 

 

National Resources for POC

  • API Equality – LA – apiequalityla.org
    • Their mission is to empower “Asian and Pacific Islander communities to achieve LGBTQ, racial, and social justice.” Their campaign aims to increase access to mental healthcare and holistic community wellness for LGBTQ people.
  • Audre Lorde Project – alp.org
    • The Audre Lorde Project focuses on creating resilience uplifting the LGBTQ community in the New York City area. They have events multiple times a year to bring together LGBTQ+ people of color and heal as a community.
  • Black Transman Inc – blacktransmen.org
    • Their website states, “Black Transmen, Inc. provides positive and affirming support to enrich the lives of transmen thru EmpowerHIM. The EmpowerHIM program offers self empowerment through mentoring, access to resources, and financial assistance to support his healthy transition and leadership development.” This is a good resource for transgender people of color across the nation.                                                                                 Graphic by Renee Garris
  • Incite! – incite-national.org
    • Incite is working to end violence in their homes, communities, and states to create a safer world for women of color.
  • Muslims for Progressive Values – mpvusa.org
    • Muslims for Progressive Values has a goal of reflecting Islam as “a source of dignity, justice, compassion, and love for all.” They have counseling services and use their resources to advocate for human rights.
  • National Black Justice Coalition – nbjc.org
    • The mission of the National Black Justice Coalition is to “end racism, homophobia, and LGBTQ+/SGL bias and stigma.” This organization is working to create policies that advance equity for black individuals, families, and communities. 
  • Trans People of Color Coalition – transpoc.org
    • The Trans People of Color Coalition creates visibility and safe space for transgender people of color.

 

Resources in North Texas

  • North Texas Pride – northtexaspride.com
    • “North Texas Pride advocates unity, equality and community integration for LGBTQ and allies through forums and events that promote pride and self-acceptance, education and awareness, and social interaction.”
  • Coalition Aging LGBT – cfa.lgbt
    • “Our Mission: Improve and protect the quality of life of older LGBT adults in North Texas through coordination and collaborations for health, housing, advocacy, financial security and social services.”
  • Trans-Cendence International – transcendint.org
    • “Trans-Cendence offers peer led support for transgender/gender diverse individua

    • ls as well as peer support for those surrounding them.”
  • PFLAG Denton – pflag.org
    • “PFLAG is the first and largest organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) people, their parents and families, and allies.”
  • Transgender Education Network of Texas – transtexas.org
    • “TENT is an organization dedicated to furthering gender diverse equality in Texas. We work to accomplish this through education and networking in both public and private forums. Through our efforts we strive to halt discrimination through social, legislative, and corporate education.”
  • Dallas Voice – dallasvoice.com
    • “The premiere media source for LGBT Texas.”
  • GALA North Texas – galanorthtexas.org
    • “Celebrating diversity & enhancing equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer North Texans.”