{"id":165,"date":"2024-07-08T10:22:44","date_gmt":"2024-07-08T15:22:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lgbtrc\/?page_id=165"},"modified":"2026-04-06T08:53:06","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T13:53:06","slug":"intersectional-identities","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lgbtrc\/support-resources\/intersectional-identities\/","title":{"rendered":"Intersectional Identities"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>This page houses a collection of resources that&nbsp;can be used as educational tools for people who may want to learn more about a range of LGBTQ+ identities, how LGBTQ+ identities can interact with other social identities (such as race, socio-economic status, and ability status), and who are interested in obtaining resources and support surrounding LGBTQ+ identities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These lists are&nbsp;not all-encompassing of the social identities affecting people\u2019s lives and experiences, and each resource list does is not all-inclusive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are welcome to feedback about these resources, especially if someone finds that a resource that is listed is now out of date. Our hope is that these will be living documents that will grow and change with time, but be manageable for folks to explore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-race-amp-ethnicity\">Race &amp; Ethnicity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-arab-amp-middle-eastern-descent\">Arab &amp; Middle-Eastern Descent<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion uwm-p-accordion--icon-left-circle\" data-accordion-prefix-classes=\"uwm\" data-accordion-cool-selectors=\"1\"><button class=\"uwm-p-accordion--toggle-button size-p-md\">Expand All<\/button>\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Arab &amp; Middle-Eastern Descent Advocacy Organizations<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p><strong>Arab Foundation for Freedoms and Equality<\/strong><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/al-bab.com\/sexual-diversity-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gay and Lesbian Arabic Society<\/a><\/strong><br>An international organization that serves as a networking organization for Gays and Lesbians of Arab descent or those living in Arab countries.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Arab &amp; Middle-Eastern Descent Communities<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ahwaa.org\/learn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AHWAA<\/a><\/strong><br>[bilingual] A discussion platform that protects the identities of its users through pseudonyms and avatars. It boasts a \u201ccommunity-powered defense system\u201d by keeping some features like private messaging locked until users make contributions judged positive by their peers. The goal of the platform is to give LGBT individuals in the Arab world a safe, private community.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Arab &amp; Middle-Eastern Descent Education and Information<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mondoweiss.net\/2011\/06\/arab-lgbt-movement-we-are-not-victims-in-need-of-a-white-male-savior-working-in-london\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Arab LGBT Movement Speaks Out<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mykali.weebly.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">My.Kali.Mag<\/a><\/strong><br>A monthly magazine that concerns the LGBTQ community from all around the world and dedicated for people who live in the: Middle East, for foreigners who live in the Arab world, for those new-gay-to-be, for those who\u2019re away fom home and for those who\u2019re intereseted in entering the world of My.Kali.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrw.org\/video-photos\/interactive\/2018\/04\/16\/no-longer-alone\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">No Longer Alone &#8211; LGBT Voices from the Middle East and North Africa<\/a><\/strong><br>Human Rights Watch and the Arab Foundation for Freedoms and Equality (AFE) teamed up to produce videos featuring Arabic-speaking LGBT activists describing their journeys of self-acceptance. Through the campaign \u201cNo Longer Alone,\u201d they offer messages of support and encouragement to LGBT people living in Arabic-speaking countries in the Middle East and North Africa.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-asian-amp-pacific-islander\">Asian &amp; Pacific Islander<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion uwm-p-accordion--icon-left-circle\" data-accordion-prefix-classes=\"uwm\" data-accordion-cool-selectors=\"1\"><button class=\"uwm-p-accordion--toggle-button size-p-md\">Expand All<\/button>\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Asian &amp; Pacific Islander Advocacy Organizations<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nqapia.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>National Queer Asian Pacific Islander Alliance<\/strong><\/a><br>The National Queer Asian Pacific Islander Alliance is a network of Asian, South Asian, Southeast Asian, and Pacific Islander LGBTQ organizations.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Asian &amp; Pacific Islander Coming Out Resources<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/asianprideproject.org\/about\">Asian Pride Project<\/a><\/strong><br>Provides a space for LGBTQ Asian Americans and their family members to connect through stories and experiences with each other, as well as&nbsp;culturally-relevant, language-specific resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q&amp;A Space<\/strong><br>Our goal is to provide API LGBT youth who do wish to come out and are struggling with the process with linguistically appropriate and culturally confident tools and resources to come out to whomever they\u2019d like at whatever time they\u2019re comfortable. When we see the diversity and depth of experiences of Asian Pacific Islander LGBT people, we can grow closer as a community.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Asian &amp; Pacific Islander Education and Information<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.visibilityproject.org\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The Visibility Project<\/strong><\/a><br>The Visibility Project uplifts stories and images of the national queer Asian Pacific American women and transgender community. They seek to change the narrative of the present and past by sharing their histories through accessible visual arts and unfiltered documentary interviews.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/assets2.hrc.org\/files\/assets\/resources\/HRC-Coming_Out-API-FINAL-web-2018.pdf\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Coming Out: Living Authentically as LGBTQ Asian and Pacific Islander Americans<\/a><\/strong><br>A collaboration between the National Queer Asian Pacific Islander Alliance and the Human Rights Campaign to provide Asian and Pacific Islander specific information on coming out, family support, religion &amp; faith, contemporary leaders, and more.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Asian &amp; Pacific Islander Faith Resources<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/clgs.org\/our-work\/roundtable-projects\/asian-and-pacific-islander-roundtable\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><br>The Center for Lesbian and Gay Studies in Religion and Ministry<\/strong><\/a><br>The Asian and Pacific Islander Roundtable envisions the emergence of coalitions and networks of API-LGBTQ and API allies across the country that affirm the dignity and spiritual wholeness of API-LGBTQ people of faith.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Asian &amp; Pacific Islander Region Specific<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-south-asian\">South Asian<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.deqh.org\/\">Desi LGBTQ+ Helpline for South Asians (DeQH)<\/a><\/strong><br>DeQH is the first and only national Desi lgbtQ+ Helpline in the United States. They offer free, confidential, culturally sensitive peer support, information and resources for LGBTQ+ South Asian individuals, families and friends around the globe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.desirainbow.org\/\"><strong>Desi Rainbow Parents &amp; Allies<\/strong><\/a><br>Desi Rainbow Parents &amp; Allies was conceived in 2017 for South Asian families and friends of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning individuals to learn about LGBTQIA+ issues, find community with one another and learn how to better support their loved ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-south-east-asian\">South East Asian<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/malayaproject.blogspot.com\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The Malaya Project<\/strong><\/a><br>Photographer Deney Tuazon and filmmaker Gregory Pacificar, come together to create The Malaya (Free) Project. A photography project highlighting the lives of various proud gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer Filipino\/as.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-black-african-american-and-afrikan-diaspora\">Black, African American, and Afrikan Diaspora<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion uwm-p-accordion--icon-left-circle\" data-accordion-prefix-classes=\"uwm\" data-accordion-cool-selectors=\"1\"><button class=\"uwm-p-accordion--toggle-button size-p-md\">Expand All<\/button>\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Black, African American, and Afrikan Diaspora Advocacy Organizations<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/nbjc.org\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">National Black Justice Coalition<\/a><\/strong><br>NBJC is a civil rights organization dedicated to empowering Black lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/centerforblackequity.org\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Center for Black Equality<\/a><\/strong><br>Our mission is to promote a multinational LGBT network dedicated to improving health and wellness opportunities, economic empowerment, and equal rights while promoting individual and collective work, responsibility and self-determination.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Black, African American, and Afrikan Diaspora Coming Out Resources<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrc.org\/resources\/coming-out-living-authentically-as-black-lgbtq-people\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Coming Out: Living Authentically as Black LGBTQ+ People<\/strong><\/a><br>HRC provides a guide to handling the challenges of coming out for Black LGBTQ+ people.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Black, African American, and Afrikan Diaspora Communities<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.redbonepress.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>RedBone Press<\/strong><\/a><br>RedBone Press publishes work celebrating the cultures of Black lesbians and gay men, and work that further promotes understanding between Black gays and lesbians and the Black mainstream.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Black, African American, and Afrikan Diaspora Education and Information<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrc.org\/resources\/being-african-american-lgbtq-an-introduction\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Being African-American &amp; LGBTQ: An Introduction<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Black, African American, and Afrikan DiasporaReligious Resources<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-christianity\">Christianity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nblc.org\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>New Beginnings Life Center<\/strong><\/a><br>To connect people with God and to provide opportunities to build relationships while becoming followers of Christ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-non-denominational\">Non-Denominational<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/clgs.psr.edu\/our-work\/roundtable-projects\/african-american-roundtable\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The Center for Lesbian and Gay Studies in Religion and Ministry<\/strong><\/a><br>The African American Roundtable at CLGS (AART) seeks the full inclusion of Black lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people in communities of faith and the mobilization of Black communities of faith in support of social justice for LGBT people.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-latine-chicanx\">Latine \/ Chicanx<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion uwm-p-accordion--icon-left-circle\" data-accordion-prefix-classes=\"uwm\" data-accordion-cool-selectors=\"1\"><button class=\"uwm-p-accordion--toggle-button size-p-md\">Expand All<\/button>\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Latine \/ Chicanx Advocacy Organizations<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/unidoslgbt.com\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Unid@s<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;[Multilingual] The mission of Unid@s is to create a multi-issue approach for advocacy, education, and convening of and for our communities. Guided by economic justice, feminist, environmental, and pro-peace values, UNID@S joins a global effort to transform systems and policies to create a just and equitable world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/immigrationequality.org\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Immigration Equality<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/a>[Bilingual] A national organization fighting for equality under U.S. immigration law for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and HIV-positive individuals . Immigration Equality provides legal aid and advocacy for LGBT and HIV-positive immigrants and their families.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Latine \/ Chicanx Communities<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/tnlr.org\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>The Network\/La Red<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;[Bilingual] A survivor-led, social justice organization that works to end partner abuse in lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, BDSM, polyamorous, and queer communities. Rooted in anti-oppression principles, their work aims to create a world where all people are free from oppression. They strengthen communities through organizing, education, and the provision of support services.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Latine \/ Chicanx Education and Information<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/assets2.hrc.org\/files\/assets\/resources\/HRC_Coming_Out_Latinx.pdf?_ga=2.44030189.973411727.1550505917-8867049.1550083473\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Coming Out: Living Authentically as Latinx Americans<\/a><\/strong><br>A collaboration between the Human Rights Campaign and several Latinx organizations to provide Latinx specific information on coming out, family support, religion &amp; faith, contemporary leaders, and more.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Latine \/ Chicanx Faith-Related Resources<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/clgs.psr.edu\/our-work\/roundtable-projects\/latinoa-roundtable\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>The Center for Lesbian and Gay Studies in Religion and Ministry<\/strong><\/a><br>To promote understanding, acceptance and affirmation of Latino\/a LGBTQ persons and their families by transforming Latino\/a faith communities and the wider Latino\/a community.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-native-american-american-indian-first-nations\">Native American \/ American Indian \/ First Nations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion uwm-p-accordion--icon-left-circle\" data-accordion-prefix-classes=\"uwm\" data-accordion-cool-selectors=\"1\"><button class=\"uwm-p-accordion--toggle-button size-p-md\">Expand All<\/button>\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Native American \/ American Indian \/ First Nations Communities<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/glaad.org\/?s=Native+American\">GLAAD\u2019s Blog on Native American LGBT Community<\/a><\/strong><br>GLAAD is leading the conversation for LGBT equality, and changing the culture. As the LGBT movement\u2019s communications epicenter, GLAAD is the principal organization that works directly with news media, entertainment media, cultural institutions and social media.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Native American \/ American Indian \/ First Nations Education and Information<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/graduate.lclark.edu\/live\/files\/15810-tribal-equity-toolkit-20\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Indigenous Ways of Knowing (IWOK)<\/strong><\/a><br>IWOK released the second edition of the groundbreaking Tribal Equity Toolkit: Tribal Resolutions and Codes to Support Two Spirit and LGBT Justice in Indian Country. Many Indian tribal governing documents are patterned after the U.S. constitution, which means Indigneous traditions and cultures are not always reflected in governing resolutions. The Tribal Equity Toolkit creates ways for Tribal government to adjust their codes and policies to include and reflect the experiences of Two Spirit and LGBT tribal members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/nativeout\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">NativeOut<\/a><br><\/strong>NativeOUT was originally founded in 2004 as a social group named the Phoenix Two Spirit Society, by Corey Taber, Ambrose Nelson, and Victor Bain in Phoenix, Arizona.&nbsp;Through our website, video productions, social networks and in-person presentations, we educate the world about the Indigenous LGBTQ\/Two Spirit people of North America.<strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ihs.gov\/lgbt\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">LGBTQ and Two Spirit Health<\/a><\/strong><br>The Indian Health Service (IHS) works to ensure that Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning and Two Spirit (LGBTQ-2S) American Indian and Alaska Native (AI\/AN) individuals and their families receive equal access to health services in the communities where they live.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-sexuality\">Sexuality<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-asexual\">Asexual<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion uwm-p-accordion--icon-left-circle\" data-accordion-prefix-classes=\"uwm\" data-accordion-cool-selectors=\"1\"><button class=\"uwm-p-accordion--toggle-button size-p-md\">Expand All<\/button>\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Asexual Communities<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.asexuality.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>The Asexuality and Visibility Network (AVEN)<\/strong><\/a><br>This organization hosts the world\u2019s largest online asexual community and has a large archive with resources on asexuality. They seek to create an open and honest discussion about asexuality between asexual and sexual people alike. Good site if new to asexuality and want to learn more.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Asexual Education Materials<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.asexualunderground.blogspot.com\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Love from the Asexual Underground Blog<\/strong><\/a><br>A blog dedicated to giving the asexual perspective on love, sex, and romance and other topics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Asexualidad en Breve<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Understanding Asexuality and Aromanticism<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/aceweek.org\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ace Week<\/a><\/strong><br>A website providing information and resources on Asexual Awareness Week.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Asexual Relationship Resources<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/grasexuality.wordpress.com\/2012\/03\/28\/how-to-have-sex-with-an-asexual-person\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>How to Have Sex with an Asexual Person<\/strong><\/a><br>An in-depth guide for how to safely approach sex with an asexual person, including both casual sex and sex in the context of a romantic relationship. As such it doesn\u2019t focus on physical techniques, but more on setting up a good frame for such interactions to go as smoothly as possible.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Asexual Research<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.asexualexplorations.net\/home\/extantresearch.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Asexual Explorations Bibliography<\/a><\/strong><br>This website provides sources for academic work and research on the subject of asexuality.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Asexual Other Resources<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/azejournal.com\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Aze Journal<\/a><\/strong><br>A journal publishing asexual, aromantic, and agender writers and artists, created by Michael Paramo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.asexuality.org\/en\/topic\/195986-resources-in-other-languages\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Resources in Other Languages<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bisexual-pansexual-fluid\">Bisexual \/ Pansexual \/ Fluid<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion uwm-p-accordion--icon-left-circle\" data-accordion-prefix-classes=\"uwm\" data-accordion-cool-selectors=\"1\"><button class=\"uwm-p-accordion--toggle-button size-p-md\">Expand All<\/button>\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Bisexual \/ Pansexual \/ Fluid Advocacy Organizations<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/biresource.org\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The Bisexual Resource Center<\/strong><\/a><br>The BRC is the oldest national bisexual organization in the U.S. that advocates for bisexual visibility and raises awareness about bisexuality throughout the LGBT and straight communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.binetusa.org\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>BiNet USA<\/strong><\/a><br>As America\u2019s umbrella organization and voice for bisexual, pansexual, fluid, queer-identified and all other of us \u201csomewhere in between\u201d people as well as their lesbian, gay, transgender, \u201cstraight but not narrow\u201d and questioning friends and allies, BiNet USA facilitates the development of a cohesive network of independent bisexual and bi-friendly communities; promotes bisexual, pansexual and bi-inclusive visibility; and collects and distribute educational information regarding sexual orientation and gender identity with an emphasis on the bisexual and pansexual and allied communities.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Bisexual \/ Pansexual \/ Fluid Coming Out Resources<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/issuu.com\/biphoria\/docs\/getting_bi_2011\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Getting Bi in a Gay\/Straight World<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Bisexual \/ Pansexual \/ Fluid Education and Information<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.advocatesforyouth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ITIMB-Bisexual-Pansexual-for-print.pdf\">I Think I Might Be Bisexual<\/a><\/strong><br>Advocates for Youth<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-intersex\">Intersex<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion uwm-p-accordion--icon-left-circle\" data-accordion-prefix-classes=\"uwm\" data-accordion-cool-selectors=\"1\"><button class=\"uwm-p-accordion--toggle-button size-p-md\">Expand All<\/button>\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Intersex Resources<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.intersexinitiative.org\/index.html\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Intersex Initiative<\/strong><\/a><br>Intersex Initiative (IPDX) is a Portland, Oregon based national activist and advocacy organization for people born with intersex conditions. It was founded by Emi Koyama, a multi-issue social justice activist and former intern at Intersex Society of North America (2001-02).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.isna.org\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Intersex Society of North America<\/strong><\/a><br>The Intersex Society of North America (ISNA) is devoted to systemic change to end&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.isna.org\/faq\/end_secrecy\">shame, secrecy<\/a>, and&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.isna.org\/faq\/surgery\">unwanted genital surgeries<\/a>&nbsp;for people born with an anatomy that someone decided&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.isna.org\/faq\/what_is_intersex\">is not standard for male or female<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bodieslikeours.org\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Bodies Like Ours<\/a><\/strong><br>Bodies Like Ours&nbsp;seeks to end the shame and secrecy that surrounds people born intersex and\/or with atypical genitals through community forums and peer support.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-aromantic\">Aromantic<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion uwm-p-accordion--icon-left-circle\" data-accordion-prefix-classes=\"uwm\" data-accordion-cool-selectors=\"1\"><button class=\"uwm-p-accordion--toggle-button size-p-md\">Expand All<\/button>\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Aromantic Resources<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.them.us\/story\/facts-you-should-know-about-aromantic-people\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">7 Facts You Should Know About Aromantic People<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aromanticism.org\/en\/resources-1\"><strong>AUREA\u2019s Resource page<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-religion-amp-spirituality\">Religion &amp; Spirituality<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion uwm-p-accordion--icon-left-circle\" data-accordion-prefix-classes=\"uwm\" data-accordion-cool-selectors=\"1\"><button class=\"uwm-p-accordion--toggle-button size-p-md\">Expand All<\/button>\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Buddhism<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lionsroar.com\/lgbtq-buddhism\/\"><strong>LGBTQ Buddhists<\/strong><\/a><br>A collection of teachings from, profiles on, and conversations with LGBTQ folks in Buddhism.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Christianity<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qchristian.org\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The Gay Christian Network<\/strong><\/a><br>GCN works to strengthen each individual\u2019s relationship with God, first through helping people reconcile their faith and sexuality when necessary, but then moving beyond that to promote ongoing spiritual growth as they continue their walk with Christ. A person who is growing in Christ is better able to live out His light and love with others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/radicallyinclusive.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>The Fellowship<\/strong><\/a><br>The Fellowship is a coalition of Christian churches and ministries which recognize the need for networking, accountability, fellowship and resource facilitation. The mission is to become a catalytic resources agent for the unity and support of churches and ministries who desire to celebrate and proclaim the radically inclusive love of Jesus Christ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/mccchurch.org\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Metropolitan Community Churches<\/strong><\/a><br>Since its founding in 1968, MCC has been at the vanguard of civil and human rights movements by addressing important issues such as racism, sexism, homophobia, ageism, and other forms of oppression. MCC has been on the forefront in the struggle towards marriage equality in the US and other countries worldwide and continues to be a powerful voice in the LGBT equality movement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/ucccoalition.org\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>UCC Coalition For LGBT Concerns<\/strong><\/a><br>The UCC Coalition advocates for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community in the UCC, and equips UCC congregations to become effective witnesses to Christ\u2019s extravagant welcome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uua.org\/lgbtq\">Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations<\/a><\/strong><br>Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Ministries (LGBTQ Ministries) is guided by the vision that someday we will be able to put ourselves out of business and that oppression against people of all ages, abilities, colors, and economic classes who are marginalized on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity\u2013whether the oppression be overt or subtle\u2013will be a thing of the past.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gaychurch.org\/find_a_church\/\"><strong>Find an Affirming Chuch<\/strong><\/a><br>Find an LGBTQ-affirming church in your area, or search by U.S. state or Canadian province. Sorted by denomination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-adventist\">Adventist<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/sdakinship.org\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Seventh-day Adventist Kinship<\/strong><\/a><br>SDA Kinship is a diverse worldwide community of individuals who have participated in the Adventist community and have felt ostracized by church leaders, administrators, or members because of their sexual orientation or gender variation, their support for family or friends, or their convictions about equality and justice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-baptist\">Baptist<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.awab.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Association of Welcoming &amp; Affirming Baptists<\/a><\/strong><br>AWAB is made up of a growing number of member churches, affiliated organizations, and individuals willing to go on record as welcoming and affirming of all persons without regard to sexual orientation or gender identity. These organizations and individuals have joined together to advocate for the full inclusion of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons within Baptist communities of faith.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rainbow Baptists<\/strong><br>Rainbow Baptists is a website providing support, information and advocacy for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer-identitied Baptists, their family and friends. This is an outreach ministry of AWAB.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-brethren-and-mennonites\">Brethren and Mennonites<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bmclgbt.org\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Brethren Mennonite Council for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Interests<\/strong><\/a><br>The mission of BMC is to cultivate an inclusive church and society and to care for the Mennonite and Brethren lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and allied community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-catholic\">Catholic<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/dignityusa.org\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>DignityUSA \u2013 Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual &amp; Transgender Catholics<\/strong><\/a><br>DignityUSA works for respect and justice for people of all sexual orientations, genders, and gender identities\u2013especially gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender persons\u2013in the Catholic Church and the world through education, advocacy, and support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-christian-scientist\">Christian Scientist<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.emergence-international.org\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Emergence International<\/strong><\/a><br>Emergence is a worldwide community of Christian Scientists, their families and friends providing spiritual and educational support for lesbians, gay man, bisexuals and transgender individuals as they deal with homophobia and heterosexism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-methodist\">Methodist<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.umaffirm.org\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Affirmation \u2013 United Methodists<\/strong><\/a><br>Affirmation is an independent voice of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and queer people and our supporters. We are an activist, all-volunteer, not-for-profit organization that challenges The United Methodist Church to be inclusive, and radically speaks out against injustice for LGBTQ people around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-mormon\">Mormon<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/affirmation.org\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Affirmation<\/strong><\/a><br>Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals from every background and situation, united in the shared experience of a spiritual and\/or cultural heritage in the Chruch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-pentecostal\">Pentecostal<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/rpifellowship.com\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Fellowship of Reconciling Pentecostals International<\/strong><\/a><br>The RPI is a network of Pentecostal ministers, churches, and ministries which seeks by means of the full gospel of Jesus Christ to reconcile all repentant people to God without regard to race, gender, political persuasion, economic or educational status, sexual orientation, nationality, religious affiliation, or any other thing that divides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-presbyterian\">Presbyterian<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mlp.org\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>More Light Presbyterians<\/strong><\/a><br>Following the risen Christ, and seeking to make the Church a true community of hospitality, the mission of More Light Presbyterians is to work for the full participation of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) people in the life, ministry and witness of the Presbyterian Church (USA) and in society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-unitarian-universalism\">Unitarian Universalism<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uua.org\/lgbtq\">Unitarian Universalist Association<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Hinduism<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.galva108.org\/\">Gay &amp; Lesbian Vaishnava Association<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hinduamerican.org\/\">Hindu American Foundation<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Islam<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.muslimalliance.org\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Muslim Alliance for Sexual and Gender Diversity<\/a><\/strong><br>The Muslim Alliance for Sexual and Gender Diversity works to support, empower, and connect LGBTQ Muslims. They seek to increase the acceptance of gender and sexual diversity within Muslim communities, and to promote a progressive understanding of Islam that is centered in inclusion, justice, and equality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.imaan.org.uk\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Imaan<\/strong><\/a><br>Imaan supports LGBT Muslim people, their families and friends, to address issues of sexual orientation within Islam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/mpvusa.org\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Muslims for Progressive Values<\/strong><\/a><br>MPV envisions a future where Islam is understood as a source of dignity, justice, compassion and love for all humanity and the world. We do this by creating opportunities for religious discourse, volunteer and community activities, and cultural events bringing together the arts, spirituality and social activism. MPV is a progressive Muslim voice on contemporary issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.well.com\/user\/queerjhd\/\">Queer Jihad<br><\/a><\/strong>Queer Jihad is a online resource for LGBT identified Muslims in their struggle for acceptance.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Judaism<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.keshetonline.org\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Keshet&nbsp;Ga\u2019avah<\/strong><\/a><br>Keshet is a national grassroots organization that works for the full equality and inclusion of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) Jews in Jewish life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.jqinternational.org\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>JQInternational.org<\/strong><br><\/a>A Los Angeles-based organization whose mission including \u201ccreating community and advancing greater inclusion of LGBT Jews and Allies via identity building programs and services that embody Jewish values.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-orthodox\">Orthodox<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.eshelonline.org\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Eshel<\/strong><\/a><br>Eshel\u2019s mission is to create community and acceptance for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender Jews and their families in Orthodox communities.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Paganism<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pluralism.org\/sacred-bodies\"><strong>Sacred Bodies<\/strong><\/a><br>An article from Harvard\u2019s The Pluralism Project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dowsingfordivinity.com\/2021\/01\/01\/queer-pagan-books-list-2021\/\"><strong>Queer Pagan Booklist<\/strong><\/a><br>A list of queer pagan books from various traditions, mostly focused on spirituality and witchcraft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-wicca\">Wicca<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thequeerness.com\/2017\/03\/12\/queer-and-wicca-a-contradiction\/\"><strong>Queer and Wicca: A Contradiction?<\/strong><\/a><br>An article that advocates for queer Wiccan practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Norse Paganism<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fornsidrofamerica.org\/\"><strong>Forn Sidr of America<\/strong><\/a><br>A universalist and humanist denomination of Norse Heathenry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/skaldskeep.com\/heathenry\/the-lgbtq-reclamation-of-ergi-in-norse-heathenry\/\"><strong>The LGBTQ+ Reclamation of \u201cErgi\u201d<\/strong><\/a><br>A blog post outlining the history and modern use of the term \u201cergi\u201d for Norse Heathens.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Sikhism<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.salzburgglobal.org\/news\/latest-news\/article\/sukhdeep-singh-i-want-to-assure-other-young-queer-sikhs-that-one-could-be-gay-and-sikh\"><strong>Gay and Sikh<\/strong><\/a><br>An article for the Salzburg Global LGBT Forum\u2019s program on LGBT and Faith by Sukhdeep Singh, the founder and editor-in-chief of Gaylaxy Magazine.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">People of Color<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion uwm-p-accordion--icon-left-circle\" data-accordion-prefix-classes=\"uwm\" data-accordion-cool-selectors=\"1\"><button class=\"uwm-p-accordion--toggle-button size-p-md\">Expand All<\/button>\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Where can I connect with LGBTQIA+ students of color?<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p>The LGBTQ+ Resource Center hosts Queer &amp; Trans People of Color (QTPOC) social events and programming throughout each semester. To stay up to date on what events are coming up, follow us on Instagram at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/uwmlgbtqrc\/\">@uwmlgbtqrc<\/a>&nbsp;or follow our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/uwm.qtpoc\/\">@uwm.qtpoc<\/a>&nbsp;account for more specific updates.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">What are other student organizations to check out?<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p>To find the most up to date list of Cultural Student Organizations and other identity-based student organizations, please check out <a href=\"https:\/\/pantherorgs.uwm.edu\/home_login\">PantherOrgs<\/a>. Although these organizations are not specially tailored to LGBTQ students, all students of color and allies are welcome.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">What are some resources for QPOC?<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p>Queer people of color (QPOC) may have particular needs around coming out and building community. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lgbt.wisc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/175\/2017\/03\/QPOC-Crossroads-Resource-Guide.pdf\">UW Madison\u2019s Crossroads Initiative Resource<\/a><\/strong><br>Addressing the intersectional realities of students\u2019 lives. This initiative bridges the work of both the Multicultural Student Center and the LGBT Campus Center to address the needs of students living in the intersections of race, sexuality, gender, and other layers of identity<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/immigrationequality.org\/legal\/legal-help\/resources\/\">Immigration Equity Resources<\/a><\/strong><br>A national resource that has worked to secure safe haven, freedom, and equality for the LGBTQ and HIV-positive communities. Through direct legal services, policy advocacy, and impact litigation, they support immigrants who face discrimination based on who they are and whom they love.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">How does 51ÁÔÆæ nondiscrimination policies protect students of color?<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p>The 51ÁÔÆæ Office for Equity and Diversity\u2019s (EDS) mission is to integrate equal opportunity and diversity into 51ÁÔÆæ\u2019s institutional climate. 51ÁÔÆæ\u2019s policies provide equal opportunity in its admissions, employment, educational programs, and activities without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>EDS is dedicated to preventing discrimination and guiding institutional compliance with applicable federal and state laws. 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