LGBTQ+ People of Color are at Risk from Rising Voter Restrictions as Federal Protections Falter in the Senate, Advocates Say
Groups are paying attention as more states introduce voting restrictions that could disproportionately harm LGBTQ+ people of color and those with disabilities.
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Call To Action: New Year, New Attacks
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The Tennessee General Assembly reconvenes on January 11 after a year of attacks on LGBTQ people (particularly trans youth), reproductive freedom, COVID-19 mandates, and...
Nashville CARES Announces New COO
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Nashville CARES is pleased to announce the appointment of Jessica Hoke, LCSW as Chief Operating Officer of the organization.
Work Resumes on Nation’s Only Major Transgender Study
The data has been used by Congress, the Supreme Court and medical institutions for everything from writing legislation to creating social service programs. But...
It Begins With You
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Dez explained that when she was younger she knew she wanted to help others but didn’t know what that was going to look like....
For Some, How Family Handle Names and Pronouns Can Make or Break the Holiday
Many face difficult decisions about what to do around the holidays. But for those whose families embrace their identities, it can bring new joy...
Support From our Readers Motivates us Into New Year
In the December 2021 - January 2022 issue of Connect, your comprehensive source of LGBTQ+ information, we chat with The Aces. They are making...
Dr. James Hildreth to Speak at ‘The Red Ribbon Health Alliance Luncheon’
Nashville CARES Announces Dr. James Hildreth as Featured Speaker at The Red Ribbon Health Alliance Luncheon December 8, 2021
Liliana Bakhtiari Wins Runoff for Atlanta City Council; First LGBTQ Muslim Elected in GA; Only Non-Binary Councilmember of Major U.S. City
Liliana Bakhtiari (District 5) won her runoff election for the Atlanta City Council, becoming the first out LGBTQ Muslim elected in the state of Georgia...
Light Up the Holidays with Cheekwood
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The sights and sounds of the season have returned for the 2021 season of Cheekwood's Holiday LIGHTS. In its seventh year, the annual event...