Mental Health, Well-being, and Empowerment Organizations National Queer & Trans Therapists of Color Network was established as a call to organize mental health practitioners to establish a network where therapists can deepen their analysis of healing justice and where QTPoC community can connect to care. Healing Resources for Black Queer and Trans Communities In this time of great change, uncertainty, and hope, the LGBT Health Resource Center has developed a list of resources to support Black members of their communities who may be in need of healing, support, therapy, and self-care. Mental Health, Well-being, and Empowerment Resources The NYABPsi wishes a very joyful Pride 2021 to our LGBTQ family!ħ Essential Self-Care Tips for Queer Black People Feeling the Weight of Black Suffering-This article offers practical self-care tips for LGBTQ folx.Īll Black Lives Matter: Mental Health of Black LGBTQ Youth-This executive report by The Trevor Project reveals findings about Black LGBTQ mental health concerns and needs.īlack LGBTQ Women Beat Depression B est This article describes how LGBTQ women may take a strengths-based approach in addressing their depression. The decision was made to protect the gay and transgender community and other minorities, who are “most often targeted with excessive force and/or without reason,” NYC Pride said, and that as an organization, it is “unwilling to contribute in any way to creating an atmosphere of fear or harm for members of the community.To support and uplift our LGBTQ family during Pride 2021 and beyond, we have developed a resource list offering information on practical tips for mental health and well-being, and a selection of New York-based and national organizations promoting Black LGBTQ mental health, well-being, and community building. The New York Police Department would only provide first response or security “when absolutely necessary as mandated by city officials," the organization said. NYC Pride will be reallocating first responders and security to trained private security, community leaders, and reviewed volunteers instead of relying on law enforcement. That said, we’ll still be there to ensure traffic safety and good order during this huge, complex event.”ĬLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER
“The idea of officers being excluded is disheartening and runs counter to our shared values of inclusion and tolerance. “Our annual work to ensure a safe, enjoyable Pride season has been increasingly embraced by its participants,” Detective Sophia Mason, deputy commissioner of public information, told the Washington Examiner. Once the ban ends, the Community Relations and Diversity, Accessibility, and Inclusion committees, as well as the executive board, will review whether the ban should continue or cease, NYC Pride’s announcement said. Johns, Executive Director of the National Black Justice Coalition, Anita Dolce Vita, Owner, Creative Director, and Editor-in-Chief of DapperQ, Shijuade Kadree, Principal and Founder, Compass Strategies Consulting, LLC, and Devin Norelle, model, advocate, and writer for their guidance in helping to inform these changes,” Thomas added. “We are also grateful for the contributions of David J. “We would like to extend our thanks to the Anti-Violence Project which provided invaluable advice and counsel to help us take these important steps.”īIDEN SPOKE TO NETANYAHU ABOUT VIOLENCE, HOPES FOR A CONCLUSION 'SOONER THAN LATER' “This announcement follows many months of conversation and discussion with key stakeholders in the community,” said NYC Pride Co-Chair Andre Thomas.