[BiNet USA] [GLAAD]: Study Shows Stereotypes about Bisexuality are Harmful

Researchers publishing in the The Journal of Bisexuality say a variety of unfounded assumptions often driven by the media contribute to a culture of Biphobia that affects all bisexual people. The studies show that the Bisexual community is diverse and subject to discrimination from gay/lesbian and straight people alike, which negatively impacts the health and social lives of people who identify as bisexual.

Denise Penn, a director with the American Institute of Bisexuality (AIB), spoke with GLAAD (Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation) about her thoughts on these recent studies, and how to end stereotypes about bi people in the media.

Penn, who says that bisexuality "is sometimes forgotten" by the public, is very pleased with the increasing diversity of LGBT characters in the media, but notes "there's still a lot of progress to be made." Often when a character is portrayed as bisexual, "the stereotype lingers that it's a person who is confused, or someone who has a man and a woman on the side, or who has a woman and a man on the side."

Read Full Article Here:
http://www.glaad.org/blog/study-shows-stereotypes-about-bisexuality-are-harmful

Pat Tetreault, Ph.D.
Director, LGBTQA Resource Center at UNL
346 Nebraska Union
Lincoln, NE 68588-0453
402.472.1752

Consortium: Gay or bisexual males 18 - 25 - Research Participants Needed

From: Abel Jr, Robert [mailto:RAbelJr@devry.edu]
Sent: Tuesday, July 10, 2012 12:11 PM
To: practitioner@lgbtcampus.org
Subject: Consortium: Research Participants Needed

Good afternoon everyone. I am conducting my dissertation research on the relationship between family acceptance, internalized sexual stigma (ISS) and substance abuse in sexual minority males 18-25. This research has been approved by the Northcentral University’s Institutional Review Board (IRB# 2012-04-18-097).

In order to participate, participants must identify as a gay or bisexual male between the ages of 18-25. If you or someone you know would like to participate in this study, please use the link below and you will be directed to the online survey:

http://ncu.us2.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_77EcbJoYHgxIvoU

Thank you very much in advance for your time!  

Please feel free to forward the link to other people who might be eligible. If you have any question about this study, please direct all questions to psychapteacher@hotmail.com orDr. Jeanette Shutay, Dissertation Chair at, jshutay@my.ncu.edu.

Robert Abel, Jr.

Academic Affairs Specialist

DeVry University

Join the Cause

Hi, this is Taylor and Katelyn.

We are writing to you in hopes that you can help us to extend and spread the word about our message, our goal, and our dream. This dream is for one day in the near future for ALL Americans to have equal rights. Those within, who support, and who are close to anyone associated with the LGBT community understand the inequality faced within our country. Our hope is to change this, and we CAN’T do this on our own. We need the help and support of as many as possible. This is where we encourage you to help us.

As American citizens we have certain unalienable rights. Our Declaration of Independence states that those rights include Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness. Liberty means, The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on ones way of life. I think it is plain to see the LGBT community is clearly lacking one of our unalienable rights our forefathers believed we were endowed by our creator.

So now time to tell you about our plan! Katelyn and I believe it is time for us to make change if we want it. This is where you come into play. We are contacting a major university in each of the fifty states. We are specifically reaching out their Gay-Strait Alliance. We are asking each member of your Gay-Strait Alliance to write a letter to one of your own state senators (Nebraska: Ben Nelson and Mike Johanns). Address your grievances, what you want to change, and why you believe this change is beneficial to yourself and the American people.

This however is NOT hate mail. We are not going to break down any barriers or through to anyone if we use a hateful approach. Even our senators defenses will immediately go up. Katelyn and I believe in a peaceful approach to bring about a nonviolent change within our country.

After writing these letters please send them to our P.O. Box address. We will be collecting the letters and separating them by state. They will be addressed to your specific senator and all sent on a specific set date. If we receive only one hundred letters from each state, congress will be hit with 5,000 letters at once. If we could get two hundred we then have 10,000. So you see there is power in numbers. We ask that you please put your signature at the bottom of your letter. The signatures are important.

Katelyn and I believe you will understand the change we hope to have happen, and that you will support our cause. Now we encourage you to spread the word. Pass out our address to your friends and family who you believe would gladly help this cause. We also have a facebook page where you can find our address and our updates on our plans and progress.

The name of our small organization is US Also. You can find us at www.facebook.com/USAlso.

Our P.O. Box address is

P.O. Box 7127

Lee’s Summit, Missouri 64064

Thank you for you’re time.

Sincerely,

Taylor and Katelyn.

Taylor Sabin and Katelyn Shirk

US Also

Considering the Rights, Liberties, and Freedoms of the LGBT Community

Facebook.com/USAlso
P.O. Box 7217

Lee's Summit, MO, 64064

A Note from United In Pride Heartland Pride

Greetings! 2012 Candlelight Vigil. Omaha-Council Bluffs Gay Lesbian Bi-Sexual, Transgender and allies gather to remember those lost to HIV/AIDS as well as those currently and historically affected by hate, bigotry and bullying. We ask the community gather at 8pm near the stage at Stinson Park (Aksarben Village 67th and Center St.) At 830pm the short program will begin with opening prayer and blessing the ground where we will celebrate Pride on June 30th by the Rev. Susan Ellis from Northside Christian Church, words from community activist and author Ruth Marimo, community activist and GSA student Caitlin Slagle, words from Heartland Pride President Beth Rigatuso are among some of those whom will be a part of this vigil. There will be free candles to the first 100! This event is free and open to the public.

Sincerely, Board of Directors, Heartland Pride United In Pride Heartland Pride

Understanding K & the Red Balloon--TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

OMNIARTS NEBRASKA ANNOUNCES WORLD PREMIERE DOUBLE FEATURE--TICKETS NOW ON SALE!! 

OMNIARTS NEBRASKA PROUDLY PRESENTS: 

UNDERSTANDING K & THE RED BALLON 

- PERFORMANCES TO RUN JULY 19-21 AT THE LIED CENTER’S JOHNNY CARSON THEATRE - 

call 402-472-4747 for tickets

OmniArts nebraska, a new, 501(c)3 non-profit (pending) arts production company proudly announces the world premiere debut of its Season One production.Understanding K & the Red Balloon will premiere at the Lied Center’s Johnny Carson Theatre July 19 through July 21. 

Featuring completely original text, a never before heard musical score, in-house choreography and abundant visual and media art, Understanding K & the Red Balloon engages audiences to observe and experience the needs, hopes, and dreams of its members.

Understanding K is an original theatrical piece based on community workshops with children, and is created to shed light on their wisdom, dreams, fears, and desires. With a book and lyrics by OmniArts nebraska co-founders Daniel Kubert and Dustin Witte, Understanding K also features an original musical score by Dan Beard and Laurie Martinez, and performances by an ensemble cast of artists. Understanding K will introduce audiences to eleven fictional characters at various ages and throughout their lives as they share stories we should know, but probably don’t, thereby giving voice to their unique, yet universal perspective in an innovative and moving way.

Please be advised that while Understanding K is a work of fiction, it has been created from stories and creative responses collected from workshops and interviews with people from ages 3-50+, including approximately seventy-five fifth grade students. Much of the language is used verbatim, as it has been taken directly from statements, stories and impressions that these young people shared.

While some of the subject matter and language may be difficult and uncomfortable to face, they are also issues and language that our children are presented with daily. 

the Red Balloon [sic] is an original movement piece inspired by the 1956 Albert Lamorisse film, The Red Balloon. Created and choreographed by Daniel Kubert, the production features a score by Ed Love, as well as a professional performers and community members whose ages span more than five decades.  This whimsical movement piece is dedicated to the dreams which swept us away as children; the dreams we hope may someday sweep us away again.  

Understanding K & the Red Balloon will be presented July 19, 20 at 7:30pm and July 21 at 2:00pm and 7:30 pm, at the Johnny Carson Theatre, at the Lied Center for Performing Arts.  The opening night performance will be a benefit for the Peoples City Mission, and other youth organizations.  For tickets, call 402-472-4747, $15 for General Admission, $12 for students and seniors, plus fees.  For more information on OmniArts nebraska, please visit www.omniartsnebraska.org or contact them atinfo@omniartsnebraska.org.

Register Now for the 8th Annual National LGBTQ & Ally College Student Career Conference

Don't miss the 8th Annual National LGBTQ & Ally College Student Career Conference!
September 28-30, 2012
University of Illinois at Chicago

The conference will consist of keynotes, breakout sessions, panel workshops, and presentations focused on being "out" and open in the workplace. Hear LGBT  & Ally identified employees share their tips, resources, coming out stories, and advice on being "out" in the workplace. Learn great networking tools and resources as well as interviewing and resume tips. Attend the PRIDE Career Fair to find inclusive companies sharing their career, internship, and volunteer opportunities!

Group registration discounts are available! Groups consist of any mix of faculty, staff, and students. Here's how a group works:
1) Register your group online at http://www.regonline.com/Register/Checkin.aspx?EventID=1063165 
2) Once your group is confirmed, we will put together a special discount code for your campus. This will be sent to you and you choose who to distribute it out to.
3) Send out the code to everyone on your campus. Individuals will be able to register themselves under the group with the code up until the conference.

This is an easy way to get your group online and ready to go, allowing for all faculty, staff, and students on your campus to register to attend the conference without you having to know who will be attending at the time of your registration.

If you have any questions about registration or the conference, please e-mail Alex Gant, Conference & Operations Manager at alex@outforwork.com

Looking forward to seeing you at the conference!

CDC e-HAP FYI Updates: National HIV Testing Day 2012

CDC e-HAP FYI Updates: National HIV Testing Day 2012