International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia
International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and TransphobiaBy Leo Kirkham The International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia is celebrated on May 17 every year. The holiday was imagined in 2004…
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Allies: Speak up on the Day of Silence
Allies: Speak up on the Day of SilenceBy Leo Kirkham We all remember – or for some of us, currently experience – how cruel kids can be in school. Bullying…
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Celebrating National Transgender Day of Visibility
Celebrating National Transgender Day of Visibility 2023By Leo Kirkham National Transgender Day of Visibility, celebrated on March 31, was founded in 2009 by transgender activist Rachel Crandall as a response…
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National LGBTQ Health Awareness Week
National LGBTQ Health Awareness WeekBy Leo Kirkham Sponsored by the National Coalition for LGBTQ Health, the 21st annual National LGBTQ Health Awarness Week is March 20-24, 2023. This week celebrates…
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23 LGBTQ Books to Read in 2023
23 LGBTQ Books to Read in 2023By Leo Kirkham Finding a good book is no easy feat. But whether it’s gray and rainy or shining and bright, this list of…
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Leo Kirkham
KALEIDOSCOPE PROGRAM COORDINATOR Leo Kirkham (They/Them) Leo Kirkham (they/them) obtained their B.S. degree in Public Health from the University of Washington Seattle in 2016. Leo has worked with LGBTQIA+ youth…
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Jay Baldwin
KALEIDOSCOPE PROGRAM DIRECTOR Jay Baldwin (They/Them) Jay Baldwin is Kaleidoscope’s Program Director and the case manager for Kaleidoscope’s LGBTQ+ Tailored Services Program for DCFS Youth and Families. Jay has been…
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Self Love on Valentine’s Day
Self Love on Valentine’s DayBy Leo Kirkham Valentine’s Day is an ancient holiday that has changed over time from a feast day to honor the Christian martyr Saint Valentine, to…
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Gains and Losses in our LGBTQ+ Community
Gains and Losses in our LGBTQ+ CommunityBy Leo Kirkham The New Year is a time for reflection and renewal. For the LGBTQ community, the New Year can be a time…
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