READ: Civil Rights Movement Timeline CLICK HERE TO VIEW The civil rights movement was an organized effort by Black Americans to end racial discrimination and gain equal rights under the law. It began in the late 1940s and ended in the late 1960s. Although tumultuous at times, the movement was mostly nonviolent and resulted in…
LISTEN: Becoming 'Black Moses' CLICK HERE TO VIEW Marcus Garvey was an immigrant, a firebrand, a businessman. He was viewed with deep suspicion by the civil rights establishment. He would…
LISTEN: The Year We Learned to Fly - Kids Books Read Aloud (3-5) CLICK HERE TO VIEW The Year We Learned to Fly is a children's picture book written by…
WATCH: Esperanza Spalding - Jazz house kids (3-5) CLICK HERE TO VIEW Best New Artist Grammy winner Esperanza Spalding was the featured guest for Jazz House Kids 2010 Inside the Jazz Note hosted by Christian McBride. Conversation, Q&A, Duets and the Camden Creative Arts High School Big Band featuring Esperanza Spalding and Christian McBride.
PARTICIPATE: Jean-Michel Basquiat Inspired Self-Portraits (3-5) CLICK HERE TO VIEW Let the inspiration of Jean-Michel Basquiat’s graffiti street art inspire you to paint a self portrait in the same style. Use bright colors, dimension, words, and shapes to express your feelings right on the canvas, just like Basquiat!
READ: READ: BlackPast CLICK HERE TO VIEW BlackPast.org, an online reference center makes available a wealth of materials on African American history in one central location on the Internet. These materials include an online encyclopedia of over 4,000 entries, the complete transcript of more than 300 speeches by African Americans, other people of African ancestry,…
LISTEN: The 2010s: A Jazz Revival In Black Music CLICK HERE TO VIEW On this episode of All Songs Considered, host Robin Hilton is joined by Nate Chinen, from WBGO…
LISTEN: It Don’t Mean a Thing - Duke Ellington (3-5) CLICK HERE TO VIEW "It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)" is a 1931 composition by Duke Ellington with lyrics by Irving Mills, now accepted as a jazz standard. The music was written and arranged by Ellington in August 1931 during…
WATCH: Spider-Man Into the Spider-Verse CLICK HERE TO VIEW Teen Miles Morales becomes the Spider-Man of his universe, and must join with five spider-powered individuals from other dimensions to stop a threat for all realities.
READ: 'Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse' Lovingly Introduces Miles Morales, A Black Kid From Brooklyn CLICK HERE TO VIEW Read to learn more about Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, Sony’s latest iteration of the Marvel character’s world. Into the Spider-Verse, follows an Afro-Latinx teenager Miles Morales (voiced by Shameik Moore), a Brooklyn kid who is bitten by…
READ: The History of Women’s History Month CLICK HERE TO VIEW The Library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution and United States Holocaust Memorial Museum join in commemorating and encouraging the study, observance and celebration of the vital role of…
EXPERIENCE: Democracy Limited: Chicago Women & The Vote CLICK HERE TO VIEW Discover the ways women organized to challenge the status quo and how these different paths led to a mass movement for suffrage. Find out what the vote did and did not accomplish, and for whom. Connect themes of the past with the present,…
WATCH: Women’s History Month, All About the Holidays (K-2) (3-5) CLICK HERE TO VIEW In the United States, March is Women's History Month. Many people use the month to honor the accomplishments of American women and educate communities about the history of women in the United States and the women's rights movement.
PARTICIPATE: 12 Female-Empowering Instagram Accounts To Follow For Daily Inspiration CLICK HERE TO VIEW Social media can breed all sorts of negativity, but it has also given us a platform to connect and spread positive messages of self-love and self-worth. Here, we pick our favorite Instagram accounts whose posts never fail to give us a…
READ: "Untamed" by Glennon Doyle CLICK HERE TO VIEW More than just a memoir, this book takes the reader on a journey of self-discovery. It seeks to liberate women from the societal expectations that bind them, to honor beauty and rage equally — it speaks to the soul. While Doyle’s previous books Love Warrior and…
WATCH: KIDZ BOP Celebrates Women's History Month! (K-2) CLICK HERE TO VIEW KIDZ BOP is celebrating Women's Month by celebrating all the amazing women that inspire us to be the best we can be!
LISTEN: Shortlisted CLICK HERE TO VIEW Sandra Day O'Connor became the first female Supreme Court Justice in 1981, but before that there was a long history of female candidates waiting…
WATCH: Ted Talk- Reflections from a lifetime fighting to end child poverty CLICK HERE TO VIEW What does it take to build a national movement? In a captivating conversation with TEDWomen curator Pat Mitchell, Marian Wright Edelman reflects on her path to founding the Children's Defense Fund in 1973 -- from the early influence of…
READ: Malala's Magic Pencil by Malala Yousafzai (K-8) CLICK HERE TO VIEW Nobel Peace Prize winner and New York Times bestselling author Malala Yousafzai's first picture book, inspired by her own childhood. Malala's first picture book will inspire young readers everywhere to find the magic all around them. As a child in Pakistan, Malala made…
EXPERIENCE: Women and Art CLICK HERE TO VIEW Explore how art examines feminism. What forms does feminism take on a personal level (by an individual) or on a larger scale (by a society)? How does gender inequality intersect with injustices related to race, ethnicity, religion, age, or other markers of identity (visible or invisible)? What…
WATCH: Fireheart on Hulu CLICK HERE TO VIEW In New York City in 1932, women are not allowed to be firefighters. When the city's firemen disappear in mysterious fires, Georgia Nolan sees a golden opportunity. She disguises herself as "Joe" and joins a team of improvised firemen. Animation. Family Movie. 2022
WATCH: This Little Trailblazer Read Aloud | Read Aloud CLICK HERE TO VIEW Read along with this read aloud story about women who were trailblazers! This Little Trailblazer by Joan Holub & Daniel Roode highlights inspirational stories of famous women and is perfect for real aloud during Women's History Month and all throughout the year!
EXPERIENCE: Frida Kahlo: Five Works CLICK HERE TO VIEW Frida Kahlo: Five Works offers a rare chance to explore a selection of works by acclaimed Mexican painter Frida Kahlo.
LISTEN: The History of Chicks - Frida Kahlo CLICK HERE TO VIEW A horrible accident set Frida Kahlo on the way to her status as an artistic icon.
LISTEN: What Will She Do Next? (6-8) CLICK HERE TO VIEW What Will She Do Next? Broadway stars, historical women, and family-friendly showstoppers. Musical theatre writing team Bird & Mirabella…
LISTEN: The History Chicks Podcast CLICK HERE TO VIEW Our goal is to introduce you to female characters in history, factual or fictional via our podcast and show notes. An…
READ: Meet the Night Witches, the Daring Female Pilots Who Bombed Nazis By Night CLICK HERE TO VIEW They flew under the cover of darkness in bare-bones plywood biplanes. They braved bullets and frostbite in the air, while battling skepticism and sexual harassment on the ground. They were feared and hated so much by the…
LISTEN: The Good Divorce CLICK HERE TO VIEW Why is the beginning of the year such a big time for divorce? We speak with attorney Lauren Hunt to learn more…
WATCH: Ted Talk- How to overcome apathy and find your power CLICK HERE TO VIEW "Sí, Se Puede!" -- "Yes, we can!" It's the rallying cry Dolores Huerta came up with as a young activist in the 1970s, and she's lived by it in her tireless pursuit of civil rights ever since. With her signature…
PARTICIPATE: Herstory: Stories of Elgin Women CLICK HERE TO VIEW To celebrate Women's History Month and the Library's 150th anniversary, Linda Rock brings to life a variety of Elgin women, including Laura Raymond Gifford, Mary Carpenter Lord and Alice Byrd Potter.
READ: The Surprising History of International Women’s Day CLICK HERE TO VIEW Though International Women’s Day may be more widely celebrated abroad than in the United States, its roots are planted firmly on American soil.
READ: Famous Firsts in Women's History CLICK HERE TO VIEW American women’s history has been full of pioneers: Women who fought for their rights, worked hard to be treated equally, and made great strides in fields like science, politics, sports, literature, and art. These are just a few of the remarkable accomplishments by trail-blazing women…
WATCH: She Persisted (3-5) CLICK HERE TO VIEW This book celebrates thirteen American women who helped shape our country through their tenacity, sometimes through speaking out, sometimes by staying seated, sometimes by captivating an audience. They all certainly persisted.
RAD COMMUNITY EVENT: Women’s Empowerment Showcase Through this showcase, we hope to empower women by highlighting leadership in business, advocacy in wellness, and supports in our community. CLICK HERE TO VIEW VENDORS AND SCHEDULE Come out to Marlowe Middle School on Saturday, March 9th to: support local businesses owned by women build connections with other…
EXPERIENCE: Breaking In: Women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math CLICK HERE TO VIEW STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) skills have been identified as necessary for a country to remain economically competitive. Many have pointed out that society as a whole improves when diverse teams tackle technological and scientific problems. Yet, women are persistently…
LISTEN: Lost Women in Science CLICK HERE TO VIEW Lost Women of Science tells the remarkable stories of forgotten women of science.
WATCH: Hidden Figures CLICK HERE TO VIEW Three brilliant African-American women at NASA -- Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson -- serve as the brains behind one of the greatest operations in history: the launch of astronaut John Glenn into orbit, a stunning achievement that restored the nation's confidence, turned around the Space Race…
EXPERIENCE: Women’s Day Market in Chicago CLICK HERE TO VIEW International Women’s Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the historical, cultural, and political achievements of women. To honor the hardworking women-owned businesses in the Lincoln Square Ravenswood area, we'll be hosting our 3rd Annual International Women's Day Market at Artifact Events. The market…
WATCH: Jeannette Rankin: The First Woman Member of U.S. Congress CLICK HERE TO VIEW Jeannette Rankin (1880-1973) made history as the first woman elected to the U.S. Congress and the only member of Congress to vote against U.S. participation in World War I and World War II. A determined suffragist, she helped women in her…
READ: 11 Bold Women Who Changed the World CLICK HERE TO VIEW From the female Paul Revere and a Hollywood starlet-turned-inventor to a political pioneer and the first female sports star, explore the legacies of these daring women.
EXPERIENCE: Famous Women Trivia (3-5) CLICK HERE TO VIEW Printable flashcards that provide trivia questions and answers that highlight significant women throughout history.
READ: The Nudge And Tie Breaker That Took Women's Suffrage From Nay To Yea CLICK HERE TO VIEW This article and accompanying podcast explore the story of the ratification of the 19th amendment and the last hope in Tennessee.
LISTEN: The Ghost of Alice Paul CLICK HERE TO VIEW By 1972, the Equal Rights Amendment had passed both the House and the Senate, but it didn't receive the required…
WATCH: Sonia Sotomayer (3-5) CLICK HERE TO VIEW Before Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor took her seat in our nation's highest court, she was just a little girl in the South Bronx. Justice Sotomayor didn't have a lot growing up, but she had what she needed -- her mother's love, a will to learn, and…
EXPERIENCE: Game Changers- Women and Sports CLICK HERE TO VIEW Sports are integral to American national identity whether as metaphor, cultural past time, or economic driver. Though Americans take sports seriously, women and men have had very different experiences with sports participation. Competition—the core element of the national obsession with sports—has been problematic for America…
WATCH: A League of Their Own CLICK HERE TO VIEW As America's stock of athletic young men is depleted during World War II, a professional all-female baseball league springs up in the Midwest, funded by publicity-hungry candy maker Walter Harvey (Garry Marshall). Competitive sisters Dottie Hinson (Geena Davis) and Kit Keller (Lori Petty) spar with…
READ: She Spent Her Life Fighting for Equity for Women in Sports CLICK HERE TO VIEW Christine Grant, the Title IX pioneer who died in December of 2021, often lamented the historically poor treatment of female athletes, asking incredulously, “Can you imagine that?”
LISTEN: On Female Rage CLICK HERE TO VIEW In this episode, Leslie Jamison, a writer and teacher, explores the potentially constructive force of female anger — and the shame that…
READ: A Female Rage Reading List CLICK HERE TO VIEW An increasing number of novels are putting women’s anger front and center.
WATCH: Ted Talk - “The Power of Women’s Anger” CLICK HERE TO VIEW Anger is a powerful emotion -- it warns us of threat, insult, indignity and harm. But across the world, girls and women are taught that their anger is better left unvoiced, says author Soraya Chemaly. Why is that, and what might we…
LISTEN: The Accidental Activist CLICK HERE TO VIEW n 1965, Sybil Stockdale was a mild-mannered Navy wife in Southern California. But after her husband’s plane was shot down over Vietnam,…
PARTICIPATE: Brave Girls Virtual Storytime: Just Like Me (Ages 5-8) CLICK HERE TO VIEW Calling all young readers and their grownups! Join author Vanessa Brantley-Newton as she reads her 2022 picture book Just Like Me. Vanessa will then lead our young readers in a “draw along” and answer young readers’ questions! This program is free,…
PARTICIPATE: Teen Virtual Trivia Contest: Woman's History CLICK HERE TO VIEW This event is held online. It's Women"s History Month! How much do you know about famous women? Come join the staff of the Pelham Bay Library and find out. This event will take place over Google Meet. You must register with your email address…
PARTICIPATE: Take the ‘Which Shero Are You?’ Quiz CLICK HERE TO VIEW Take our quiz to find out which inspiring Shero you are!
PARTICIPATE: Virtual Comics Chat CLICK HERE TO VIEW This event is online only. Join us as three librarians talk about some of our personal favorite comics and manga that we hope you'll check out! The theme will be comics for Women's History Month and spring. Teens who attend and visit any of the three libraries…
WATCH: Ted Talk-Me Too is a movement, not a moment CLICK HERE TO VIEW In 2006, Tarana Burke was consumed by a desire to do something about the sexual violence she saw in her community. She took out a piece of paper, wrote "Me Too" across the top and laid out an action plan for…
WATCH: Brave Girls Virtual Storytime presents author Sulma Arzu-Brown CLICK HERE TO VIEW Join the National Women's History Museum and author Sulma Arzu-Brown as she reads her 2015 children's book Bad Hair Does Not Exist in both English AND Spanish on Brave Girls Virtual Storytime! Sulma will answered questions live from the audience afterward.
WATCH: Ted Talk-The political progress women have made -- and what's next CLICK HERE TO VIEW Women have made enormous progress over the last century -- challenging the status quo, busting old taboos and changing business from the inside out. But when it comes to political representation, there's still a long way to go, says…
LISTEN: Feminist Detective: The Case of Body Positivity - with Ruth Whippman CLICK HERE TO VIEW Women have made enormous progress over the last century -- challenging the status quo,…
PARTICIPATE: Let's Celebrate: Women Empowerment CLICK HERE TO VIEW In honor of Women's History Month, we will discuss the importance of women empowerment. Women will share their stories for inspiration. Location: Office Evolution 2300 Barrington Rd Suite 400 Hoffman Estates, IL 60169; 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM CDT
WATCH: “The Vote” CLICK HERE TO VIEW The Vote tells the dramatic culmination story of the hard-fought campaign waged by American women for the right to vote — a transformative cultural and political movement that resulted in the largest expansion of voting rights in U.S. history.
WATCH: Susan B. Anthony (K-2) CLICK HERE TO VIEW Learn about the life of this activist and her fight for women's rights.
WATCH: Women’s Right to Vote- A Kid Explains History (6-8) CLICK HERE TO VIEW Less than a hundred years ago in the United States, women weren't allowed to vote. Now, for the first time ever, one of the two major political parties has nominated a woman to be their choice for President. Mr. Q is…
PARTICIPATE: We've Come a Long Way, Ladies! A Musical Celebration of the 19th Amendment CLICK HERE TO VIEW Mezzo soprano Audrey Johnson takes the audience on an interactive journey celebrating the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment. Location: Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street Barrington, IL 60010. Time: 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM CDT
WATCH: Hey, Where's my Girlhood? CLICK HERE TO VIEW Girls built America. This video explores how girls' work gave other women leisure time, made industries more profitable, sparked a consumer revolution, and reshaped labor laws. Through their labor and activism, they made workplaces safer for everyone. Learn more in the Girlhood (It‘s complicated) online exhibition…
EXPERIENCE: Girl Scouts History (K-2) CLICK HERE TO VIEW Blazing trails and redefining what’s possible for girls everywhere? Girl Scouts have been true to this since 1912.
LISTEN: Maria Tallchief (3-5) CLICK HERE TO VIEW A head-twirling tale of fairies, firebirds and en pointe feats! Maria Tallchief is a trailblazing dancer who leapt into fame to become…
PARTICIPATE: International Women’s Day Panel at Northern Illinois University CLICK HERE TO VIEW The Division of International Affairs, the Gender and Sexuality Resource Center, and the Center for the Study of Women, Gender and Sexuality is hosting a panel discussion on “What Does International Women’s Day Mean to You?” Panelists will speak about the nuances…
WATCH: Julia CLICK HERE TO VIEW Julia is inspired by Julia Child’s extraordinary life and her long-running television series, “The French Chef,” which pioneered the modern cooking show. Through Julia’s life and her joie de vivre, the series explores a pivotal time in American history – the emergence of public television as a new social…
LISTEN: That's What She Did Podcast CLICK HERE TO VIEW A podcast about the womxn leaders, innovators & rebels you probably don't already know. With her trademark sassy style and…
WATCH: Ted Talk- An interview with the Queen of Creole Cuisine CLICK HERE TO VIEW Leah Chase's New Orleans restaurant Dooky Chase changed the course of American history over gumbo and fried chicken. During the civil rights movement, it was a place where white and black people came together, where activists planned protests and where…
WATCH: Ted Talk- The urgency of intersectionality CLICK HERE TO VIEW Now more than ever, it's important to look boldly at the reality of race and gender bias -- and understand how the two can combine to create even more harm. Kimberlé Crenshaw uses the term "intersectionality" to describe this phenomenon; as she says, if…
READ: Intersectional feminism: what it means and why it matters right now CLICK HERE TO VIEW From the disparate impacts of the COVID-19 crisis in communities around the globe to international protests against racism and discrimination, current events have shown that we are far from achieving equality. Trying to interpret and battle a multitude of…
READ: Virtual Bookshelf: Women’s History Month CLICK HERE TO VIEW Join NEH in celebrating Women’s History Month this March with this selection of NEH-funded projects examining women’s achievements and contributions to history, culture, and society.
PARTICIPATE: Teen Virtual Book Discussion: Women's History CLICK HERE TO VIEW This program is held online. Come and join staff of the Pelham Library and hear about books about Women's History, for Women's Hhistory Month, and tell us about your favorites. This event will take place over Google Meet. You must register with your email…
WATCH: Girl Culture CLICK HERE TO VIEW Girls produce culture. This video examines how girls have taken cues taken cues from style icons in movies and music as well as each others and used fashion to transform themselves, markets, and ideas about gender and growing up. Learn more in the Girlhood (It’s complicated) online exhibition…
EXPERIENCE: National Women’s History Museum (online exhibits) CLICK HERE TO VIEW From the National Women’s History Museum’s mission statement page, they state that “For the last twenty years, the National Women’s History Museum has served as the largest online cultural institution dedicated to US women’s history. As an institution, it has galvanized support for preserving,…
WATCH: Dear Girl (K-2) CLICK HERE TO VIEW The #1 New York Times bestseller that Today show co-anchor Hoda Kotb calls “a beautiful, beautiful book.” The bestselling author of I Wish You More, Amy Krouse Rosenthal, and her daughter Paris Rosenthal collaborate to bring you the heartwarming and inspiring Dear Girl,
LISTEN: The Birth Control Pill - But Can It Be Done? CLICK HERE TO VIEW When Margaret Sanger opened her birth control clinic in 1916, she knew she was breaking…
EXPERIENCE: National Museum of American History - Girlhood CLICK HERE TO VIEW Girlhood (It’s complicated) commemorates the anniversary of woman suffrage by exploring the concept of girlhood in the United States, but also how girls changed history in five areas: politics, education, work, health, and fashion. We argue that girlhood has an unexpected and complicated…
WATCH: Ted Talk- An interview with the founders of Black Lives Matter CLICK HERE TO VIEW Born out of a social media post, the Black Lives Matter movement has sparked discussion about race and inequality across the world. In this spirited conversation with Mia Birdsong, the movement's three founders share what they've learned about leadership…
EXPERIENCE: Representation with a Hyphen: Latinas in the Fight for Women's Suffrage CLICK HERE TO VIEW Presented in partnership with the National Women's History Museum and NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises’ "Unstoppable Women" initiative. A story of Latina’s bicultural political engagement and experience in the United States.
WATCH: Great Women Who Changed the World (K-2) CLICK HERE TO VIEW Kate Pankhurst, descendent of Emmeline Pankhurst, has created this wildly wonderful and accessible book about women who really changed the world. Discover fascinating facts about some of the most amazing women who changed the world we live in. Fly through the sky with…
WATCH: Ted Talk- 3 questions to ask yourself about everything you do CLICK HERE TO VIEW How you respond to setbacks is what defines your character, says Stacey Abrams, the first Black woman in the history of the United States to be nominated by a major party for governor. In an electrifying talk, she shares…
PARTICIPATE: Reclaim Her Name CLICK HERE TO VIEW Throughout history, female authors have published under male or neutral pen names to hide their true identities. To celebrate Women’s History Month, librarians Katie Bradley and Carrie Zamorano will highlight undercover authors past and present. Woodstock Public Library; 6:30 PM. Limited Seating. Registration Required.
READ: Over 200 Years of Service: The History of Women in the U.S. Military CLICK HERE TO VIEW From the battlefields of the American Revolution to the deserts of Kuwait, women have been serving in the military in one form or another for more than 200 years. They have had to overcome decades of obstacles…
LISTEN: America's Woman Warriors CLICK HERE TO VIEW Women soldiers are returning home from Iraq and Afghanistan, and facing new challenges.
WATCH: Courageous First Ladies (K-2) CLICK HERE TO VIEW Courageous First Ladies Who Changed the World is an introduction to some incredible women who used their time in the White House to help others. Written by Heidi Poelman and illustrated by Giovana Medeiros, the book explores themes of selflessness, perseverance, humility, and the importance of…
LISTEN: They Don’t Understand That We’re Real People CLICK HERE TO VIEW A month ago, Texas adopted a divisive law which effectively banned abortions in the state. Despite a number…
WATCH: Ted Talk- The work that makes all other work possible CLICK HERE TO VIEW Domestic workers are entrusted with the most precious aspects of people's lives -- they're the nannies, the elder-care workers and the house cleaners who do the work that makes all other work possible. Too often, they're invisible, taken for granted…
WATCH: Girl Wonder (3-5) CLICK HERE TO VIEW This is a true story about girls making breakthroughs in barriers in the 19th and 20th century Mid-West America. This story is about a country girl in Ohio, who has the determination and skill to make an impact on the way girls were viewed in baseball.
WATCH: Slam Poetry: Calling out Mainstream Feminism CLICK HERE TO VIEW Feminism might be all about equality, but these Denver-based slam poets point out all women aren't always heard. Ashia Ajani, Abby Friesen-Johnson, Tolu Obiwole and Alexis Rain Vigil tackled the topic of mainstream feminism at the 2014 Brave New Voices festival, an annual youth…
WATCH: Hidden Figures | Storytime Read Aloud (3-5) CLICK HERE TO VIEW Join us for storytime as illustrator Laura Freeman reads the picture book version of Hidden Figures, the incredibly inspiring true story of four Black women who helped NASA launch astronauts into space. Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson, Katherine Johnson, and Christine Darden were good…
READ: Learn about Katherine Johnson (6-12) CLICK HERE TO VIEW Life Story: Katherine Johnson (1918–2020) NASA Mathematician - The story of a Black mathematician whose calculations contributed significantly to American space exploration.
READ: Queer Portraits in History CLICK HERE TO VIEW A compendium of queer people in the 19th and 20th centuries.
WATCH: What a Wonderful World - Playing for Change (3-5) CLICK HERE TO VIEW Playing For Change is proud to present this video of the song "What A Wonderful World" featuring Grandpa Elliott with children's choirs across the globe. In these hard times, children and music bring us hope for a better future. Today we…
WATCH: Everybody’s Welcome (K-2) CLICK HERE TO VIEW Fans of the New York Times bestseller All Are Welcome will love this timely tale about kindess, empathy, and charity, with clever…
WATCH: Love is Powerful By Heather Dean Brewer (3-5) CLICK HERE TO VIEW A little girl carries a big message—and finds it thrillingly amplified by the rallying crowd around her—in an empowering story for the youngest of activists.Mari raised her sign for everyone to see.Even though she was small and the crowd was very big,and…
WATCH: A Queer Vision of Love and Marriage CLICK HERE TO VIEW Love is a tool for revolutionary change and a path toward inclusivity and understanding for the LGBTQ+ community. Married activists Tiq and Kim Katrin Milan have imagined their marriage -- as a transgender man and cis woman -- a model of possibility for…
PARTICIPATE: CenterLink, The Community of LGBTQ Centers CLICK HERE TO VIEW CenterLink is an international nonprofit organization and member-based association of LGBTQ centers and other LGBTQ organizations serving their local and regional communities. Our mission is to strengthen, support, and connect LGBTQ community centers. We currently have over 325 member LGBTQ centers worldwide providing essential…
READ: How Frank Ocean changed everything with 'Channel Orange' CLICK HERE TO VIEW Frank Ocean's debut studio album "Channel Orange" was released on July 10, 2012. The album was immediately met with acclaim and became an instant classic. It debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 and won the Grammy Award for best urban…
LISTEN: Channel Orange CLICK HERE TO VIEW Channel Orange is the debut studio album by American R&B singer-songwriter Frank Ocean. It was released on July 10, 2012, by Def Jam…
PARTICIPATE: The Smithsonian American Art Museum - Pride Family Zone Art Activities CLICK HERE TO VIEW Visit this page throughout the month for craft activities, coloring pages, video performances, and more as we celebrate Pride. We are inclusive in our celebration and welcome families of all kinds to explore the contributions of LGBTQ+ communities to…
WATCH: How to Survive a Plague CLICK HERE TO VIEW How To Survive A Plague is the untold story of the efforts that turned AIDS into a mostly manageable condition – and the improbable group of young men and women who, with no scientific training, infiltrated government agencies and the pharmaceutical industry, and helped identify…
READ: Six Times Journalists on the Paper’s History of Covering AIDS and Gay Issues CLICK HERE TO VIEW The New York Times had a spotty record of covering the AIDS epidemic in the early 1980s — and gay culture in general. Times staffers reflect on the paper’s past, and what we can learn from it…
LISTEN: Coming Out - It is a Process! CLICK HERE TO VIEW Heather Hester discusses the six stages of the Cass Model of Coming Out and shares personal experiences along…
WATCH: Out & Proud in Chicago CLICK HERE TO VIEW Jane Lynch hosts this documentary about the history of Chicago's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities.
WATCH: My Own Superhero (3-5) CLICK HERE TO VIEW A song to empower every child.
WATCH: Why Gender Pronouns Matter CLICK HERE TO VIEW "My pronouns are they/them/theirs, and that's a non-negotiable...they're so important because they are the smallest and easiest way that you can acknowledge somebody's identity."
READ: A Guide To Gender Identity Terms CLICK HERE TO VIEW Issues of equality and acceptance of transgender and nonbinary people — along with challenges to their rights — have become a major topic in the headlines. These issues can involve words and ideas and identities that are new to some. NPR put together a…