Monthly Archives: May 2017

TRIAD PRIDE — IN BURLINGTON

PFLAG Alamance is happy to recommend….   Together ~ Exploring diversity, freedom, and humanity Public · Hosted by Triad Pride Men’s Chorus and  Triad Pride Women’s Chorus   Sunday, June 4, 4 PM – 6PM   Walter M Williams High School 1307 S … Continue reading

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LGBTQ+ and Addiction

Substance use disorders have a greater effect on LGBTQ+ people than on the heterosexual population. The LGBTQ+ community must overcome several obstacles, including being denied substance abuse treatment because of their sexual identity. However, through the proper understanding and accommodation … Continue reading

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U.S. Census Won’t Collect LGBT Data

In my roughly 20 years working in the federal policy arena, few things have become clearer to me than the importance of data. If something is not counted, it is neither seen nor understood. For all intents and purposes, it … Continue reading

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LGBTQIA-Specific Group for Grief Support —Grief for any reason

Hospice Counselling Center of Alamance-Caswell will begin an LGBTQUI-specific grief-support monthly group, meeting on the 4th Wednesday of every month.  The first meeting will be on Wednesday, May 24th, 6 to 7:30 pm at the Hospice Counselling Center at 914 … Continue reading

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Lavender Graduation at Elon University

Elon Holds its Annual  Lavender Graduation Honoring LGBTQIA Graduates & Achievements Across Elon On May 1st over 160 students, faculty, staff and community supporters of Elon’s LGBTQIA students gathered on the campus for a pre-graduation event that has continued to … Continue reading

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