Tumblr user makingqueerhistory:
Queer history is not and has never been, a history of tragedies. As someone who has studied it for over seven years, take it from me, there are moments of joy, laughter, and community to find all throughout it.
I truly believe that one of the big barriers that stop young queer people from learning their history is fear. I won't say that fear is unwarranted. There is injustice, heartbreak, and deep true sadness to be found in queer history. But that is not the sum of it.
Just as queer people have been hurt, betrayed, and oppressed, we have also been loved, treasured, and revered. Queerness is not and has never been universally despised. And when society hates us, we make community still. There is beauty in queer history, even in the more painful parts. It takes a level of bravery to open yourself up to that, but I think it is more than worth it. source
Queer history is not and has never been, a history of tragedies. As someone who has studied it for over seven years, take it from me, there are moments of joy, laughter, and community to find all throughout it.
I truly believe that one of the big barriers that stop young queer people from learning their history is fear. I won't say that fear is unwarranted. There is injustice, heartbreak, and deep true sadness to be found in queer history. But that is not the sum of it.
Just as queer people have been hurt, betrayed, and oppressed, we have also been loved, treasured, and revered. Queerness is not and has never been universally despised. And when society hates us, we make community still. There is beauty in queer history, even in the more painful parts. It takes a level of bravery to open yourself up to that, but I think it is more than worth it. source
Transcript: "Being "colorblind" does not = justice.
"And so many seem to prefer a claim of "not seeing color" over the work of eradicating racism and dismantling white supremacy.
"That is false peace.
"And that is not the dream or teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
"Bernice A. King" source
"And so many seem to prefer a claim of "not seeing color" over the work of eradicating racism and dismantling white supremacy.
"That is false peace.
"And that is not the dream or teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
"Bernice A. King" source
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The Alaska Department of Health has confirmed a case of measles in a child who recently traveled through several public locations in Anchorage.
If you or someone you know may have been in any of the locations listed below, it’s important to monitor for symptoms and consider vaccination.
🧠 Why this matters:
• Measles spreads easily — it’s one of the most contagious viruses out there. Those who are not vaccinated or are immunocompromised, including infants under one year who cannot yet be vaccinated, are at higher risk for severe disease and rely on those around them for protection.
• Early detection protects those closest to you and helps reduce the risk of severe illness and complications.
• Vaccination is the best protection — one dose of the MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine is ~93% effective, and two doses offer ~97% protection.
⏱️ Watch for symptoms 7–21 days after exposure:
• High fever
• Cough, runny nose, red eyes
• Rash that usually starts on the face and spreads source
If you or someone you know may have been in any of the locations listed below, it’s important to monitor for symptoms and consider vaccination.
🧠 Why this matters:
• Measles spreads easily — it’s one of the most contagious viruses out there. Those who are not vaccinated or are immunocompromised, including infants under one year who cannot yet be vaccinated, are at higher risk for severe disease and rely on those around them for protection.
• Early detection protects those closest to you and helps reduce the risk of severe illness and complications.
• Vaccination is the best protection — one dose of the MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine is ~93% effective, and two doses offer ~97% protection.
⏱️ Watch for symptoms 7–21 days after exposure:
• High fever
• Cough, runny nose, red eyes
• Rash that usually starts on the face and spreads source
‼️Our Liberating Brown Fatherhood workshop is BACK‼️ June 14th 10am-11:30am PST via Zoom, and June 7th in person here in Santa Ana in partnership with @latinodad_connection. Comment DADS down below for details ✊🏽☀️
What have we been taught about what it means to “be a man” in our world? What does it mean to be a “good father?” For those of us from the Latino & Chicano community, what did manhood and fatherhood look like growing up? Answering these questions can be difficult, especially for those of us who didn’t have many positive examples in our own lives.
Our Liberating Brown Fatherhood workshop offers men, fathers, and father figures a space to share our stories and reflect on:
☀️the experiences we had growing up as men
☀️the examples we had (or didn’t have) of men and fathers in our lives
☀️the lessons we learned, and the lessons we’ve had to unlearn
☀️how to strengthen our connection with the children in our lives source
What have we been taught about what it means to “be a man” in our world? What does it mean to be a “good father?” For those of us from the Latino & Chicano community, what did manhood and fatherhood look like growing up? Answering these questions can be difficult, especially for those of us who didn’t have many positive examples in our own lives.
Our Liberating Brown Fatherhood workshop offers men, fathers, and father figures a space to share our stories and reflect on:
☀️the experiences we had growing up as men
☀️the examples we had (or didn’t have) of men and fathers in our lives
☀️the lessons we learned, and the lessons we’ve had to unlearn
☀️how to strengthen our connection with the children in our lives source