Kathleen Baril

Team LGBTQ’s Monique Matthews helps lead U.S. sitting volleyball to Paralympics gold

September 7, 2021September 7, 2021 by Kathleen Baril

U.S. took home their second consecutive gold medal in sitting volleyball and TEAM USA sitting volleyball teammates were champion allies to Monique Matthews and her husband as he transitioned. https://www.outsports.com/paralympics/2021/9/5/22658450/sitting-volleyball-monique-matthews-paralympics-gold-medal

US’s first gay ambassador James C. Hormel dies

August 16, 2021August 16, 2021 by Kathleen Baril

James Catherwood Hormel, a philanthropist and the first openly LGBT person to represent the United States as an ambassador, passed away Friday, August 13th. https://www.ebar.com/news/national/news//307836/uss_first_gay_ambassador_james_c_hormel_dies

First openly gay woman to hold political office is honored

June 30, 2021June 30, 2021 by Kathleen Baril

Kathy Kozachenko was inducted into the LGBTQ Victory Hall of Fame this year. She was elected to the Ann Arbor City Council 47 years ago. https://www.clickondetroit.com/all-about-ann-arbor/2021/06/28/meet-the-michigan-woman-who-was-the-first-openly-gay-person-elected-to-political-office-in-the-us/

LGBTQ trailblazers

June 30, 2021June 30, 2021 by Kathleen Baril

This article highlights five LGBTQ trailblazers of color who “have been working for decades to open doors through their art, activism, entrepreneurship and mentorship. Collectively, they have created a legacy of empowerment.” https://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/26/style/lgbtq-activists-artists-trailblazers.html

Lavender Book app for Black queer people is launched

May 22, 2021May 21, 2021 by Kathleen Baril

The Lavender Book app was recently launched. Its key feature is a crowdsourced search engine that provides users with safe establishments in a variety of locations. https://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-news/new-lavender-book-app-will-map-safe-spaces-black-queer-people-rcna945

Lego introduces new set for Pride

May 21, 2021May 21, 2021 by Kathleen Baril

Lego Lovers look out for this new set! Lego is releasing its first ever LGBTQ+ set for Pride Month called “ Everyone is Awesome”. https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2021/05/20/lego-announces-lgbtq-set-ahead-pride-month-everyone-awesome/5179622001/

Gay character on “The Simpsons” recast with a gay actor

April 28, 2021April 28, 2021 by Kathleen Baril

The Simpsons’ gay character Julio has been recast with a gay actor. The character is now voiced by actor Tony Rodriguez. https://www.gaytimes.co.uk/culture/the-simpsons-beloved-gay-character-julio-has-been-recast-with-a-gay-actor/

William & Mary names building after gay historian

April 27, 2021April 27, 2021 by Kathleen Baril

The College of William & Mary renamed an academic building after a gay alumnus, John E. Boswell, author of the 1980 book Christianity, Social Tolerance and Homosexuality: Gay People in Western Europe from the Beginning of the Christian Era to the 14th Century. https://www.washingtonblade.com/2021/04/26/william-mary-names-academic-building-after-gay-historian/

Transgender and Non-Binary book collection for kids launched

April 13, 2021April 13, 2021 by Kathleen Baril

The GenderCool Project, a storytelling campaign led by 18 young people known as the “Champions,” has teamed up with the company A Kids Book About to create a collection of books. https://finance.yahoo.com/news/transgender-non-binary-youth-influencers-135300143.html

DC and Marvel publishing anthologies celebrating queer characters

March 17, 2021March 17, 2021 by Kathleen Baril

DC and Marvel Comics will celebrate Pride Month with anthologies celebrating queer characters. https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-out/dc-marvel-comics-celebrate-pride-month-lgbtq-anthologies-n1261136