Kathleen Baril

Nominations for Rainbow Roundtable Awards are open

March 8, 2022March 8, 2022 by Kathleen Baril

The Rainbow Round Table is currently accepting nominations for our non-book awards, the RRT Award for Political Activism, the Newlen-Symons Award for Excellence, and the Larry Romans Mentorship Award (with @godort). Submission deadline is March 31. https://www.ala.org/rt/rrt/awards

AASL signs letter calling a halt to anti-LGBTQ+ legislation

March 3, 2022March 3, 2022 by Kathleen Baril

“The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) has added its signature as to an open letter to state legislatures around the country calling on them to halt the advance of discriminatory, anti-LGBTQ+ legislation. AASL is one of twenty signatory associations, collectively representing more than seven million youth-serving professionals, calling on lawmakers to reconsider moving forward […]

In ‘Unboxing Queer History’ Podcast, Gerber/Hart Library Shares The Untold Stories Of Chicago’s LGBTQ Past

February 15, 2022February 15, 2022 by Kathleen Baril

Each episode of this podcast looks into Gerber/Hart’s archives to tell stories about queer people throughout Chicago history. https://blockclubchicago.org/2022/02/14/in-unboxing-queer-history-podcast-gerber-hart-library-shares-the-untold-stories-of-chicagos-lgbtq-past/

LGBTQ+ athletes in the Winter Olympics

February 1, 2022February 1, 2022 by Kathleen Baril

At least 35 LGBTQ+ athletes will be competing in the Beijing Winter Olympics. https://www.outsports.com/olympics/2022/1/26/22899981/beijing-winter-olympics-lgbtq-gay-athletes-list

Amy Schneider now has the 2nd-highest winning streak in ‘Jeopardy!’ history

January 25, 2022January 25, 2022 by Kathleen Baril

Amy Schneider won her 39th game making her the contestant with the second-most consecutive wins of all time. https://www.npr.org/2022/01/25/1075546531/jeopardy-amy-schneider-2nd-highest-winning-streak

Jim Obergefell to run for Ohio House

January 19, 2022January 19, 2022 by Kathleen Baril

Gay rights advocate Jim Obergefell and face of gay marriage announced Tuesday that he’s running for a seat in the Ohio legislature. https://apnews.com/article/us-supreme-court-ohio-toledo-sandusky-legislature-5b40b4148ddbe4498ae3ece2eac672f0

Michaela Jaé “Mj” Rodriguez wins Golden Globe

January 12, 2022January 12, 2022 by Kathleen Baril

Michaela Jaé “Mj” Rodriguez became the first transgender actor to win the Golden Globe for her role in the TV show Pose. https://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-pop-culture/mj-rodriguez-becomes-1st-transgender-actor-win-golden-globe-rcna11560

Review of notable LGBTQ+ movies and TV shows from 2021

January 4, 2022January 4, 2022 by Kathleen Baril

Check out these notable LGBTQ+ movies and TV shows from 2021. https://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-pop-culture/notable-lgbtq-films-tv-shows-2021-rcna9729

April Ashley, transgender activist dies at 86

January 4, 2022January 4, 2022 by Kathleen Baril

April Ashley was a transgender activist who continually advocated for transgender rights. https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-59816881

County commissioners denied funds to library after library hosted LGBTQ support group

November 30, 2021November 30, 2021 by Kathleen Baril

County commissioners in McConnellsburg, PA voted to not provide additional funding to the local public library because it had hosted a LGBTQ support group so some local citizens decided to raise money for the library. https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2021/11/29/fulton-county-library-funding-lgbtq/