Douglas D. Schumann Library & Learning Commons: LGBTQ+ Pride Month: Organizations &amp; Activism

Local Organizations

BAGLY (The Boston Alliance of LGBTQ+ Youth)
BAGLY is a "youth-led, adult-supported organization committed to social justice, and creating, sustaining and advocating for programs, policies and services for the LGBTQ+ youth community. BAGLY believes in a world that is more equitable and safe for LGBTQ+ youth and prioritizes the needs of LGBTQ+ youth of color, trans and gender non-conforming youth, and homeless LGBTQ+ youth."
Gay for Good
“Gay For Good energizes and mobilizes the LGBTQ community to interact with the greater community by volunteering our time to various social welfare and environmental service projects. We hope to, over time, support goodwill and understanding between the LGBTQ and greater city communities through regular collaborative volunteer service projects.”
The List: Boston's Queer Agenda
“The List: Boston’s Queer Agenda integrates the arts, Internet technology and social change to create cultural activism with a particular eye towards lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, alternative, women’s, and progressive communities, including allies.”
TCNE: Trans Community of New England
TCNE is a Boston-area transgender support organization for the transgender community. TCNE has offered transgender social activities and support since the 1970’s including the annual First Event transgender conference.

National Organizations

GLAAD
“GLAAD rewrites the script for LGBTQ acceptance. As a dynamic media force, GLAAD tackles tough issues to shape the narrative and provoke dialogue that leads to cultural change. GLAAD protects all that has been accomplished and creates a world where everyone can live the life they love.” Resource page: https://www.glaad.org/resourcelist
Human Rights Campaign
“The Human Rights Campaign, the largest national gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender advocacy organization, envisions an America where GLBT people are ensured of their basic equal rights, and can be open, honest and safe at home, at work and in the community.”
It Gets Better Project
"The It Gets Better Project is a nonprofit organization with a mission to uplift, empower, and connect lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer youth around the globe. Growing up isn’t easy, especially when you are trying to affirm and assert your sexual orientation and/or gender identity. It can be a challenging and isolating process – but, the good news is, no one has to do it alone."
Matthew Shepard Foundation
“The Matthew Shepard Foundation’s mission is to amplify the story of Matthew Shepard to inspire individuals, organizations and communities to embrace the dignity and equality of all people. Our work is an extension of Matt’s passion to foster a more caring and just world. We share his story and embody his vigor for civil rights to change the hearts and minds of others to accept everyone as they are.”
National LGBTQ Task Force
"The National LGBTQ Task Force advances full freedom, justice and equality for LGBTQ people. We are building a future where everyone can be free to be their entire selves in every aspect of their lives."
Out to Innovate
"Out to Innovate is a professional society and global community of LGBTQ+ students and professionals in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics."
PFLAG
"PFLAG is the first and largest organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) people, their parents and families, and allies. With over 400 chapters and 200,000 members and supporters crossing multiple generations of families in major urban centers, small cities, and rural areas across America, PFLAG is committed to creating a world where diversity is celebrated and all people are respected, valued, and affirmed.”
The Trevor Project
"The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people under 25."