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| Who are we: LGBT Allies |
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As defined by the Human Rights Campaign, a straight supporter or straight ally is someone who supports and honors sexual diversity, acts accordingly to challenge homophobic remarks or behaviors and explores and understands these forms of bias within him- or herself. Just as it takes courage for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people to be open and honest about who they are, it also takes courage to support your LGBT friends or loved ones.
There are many different ways that you can show your support for the LGBT people in your life. Again, there is no one “right” way to demonstrate your support – and being supportive does not require you to march in parades or become an activist. By opening up and being honest with the people in your life about knowing and caring for a LGBT person, you will be taking a small, but important, step toward making the world more understanding and supportive for that person.
In 2006, a non-discrimination statement was drafted, signed by numerous faculty and staff and published in the Bloomsburg University Newspaper. The list is published on the commission web page where there is a simple form for adding your signature in support of the statement. |
| Who are we: Safe Zone Members |
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Although “Safe Zone” signs began appearing on BU office doors in 2006, the first training for related to Safe Zone was offered in September 2008. At that time, the commission began distinguishing between two types of supporters:
- LGBT Allies - individuals who have not received Safe Zone training but wish to indicate their support for the LGBT community
- Safe Zones – individuals who have received Safe Zone training.
A list of trained staff and faculty providing “Safe Zones” can be found here. |
| Who are we: LGBTA Commission |
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Under the direction of the Provost and the Office for Social Equity, the Office for LGBT interests at Bloomsburg University opened in the spring of 2006 and is guided by an advisory board that consists of students, faculty, and staff. We are committed to making Bloomsburg University a safe and welcoming space for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered students, faculty, and staff through four avenues:
- Education
- Programming
- Advocacy
- Public Policy
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| Who are we: Public Figures |
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Wikipedia List
Current pop culture figures:
- Ani DiFranco (Musician)
- Barney Frank (Politician)
- B. D. Wong (Actor, Law & Order)
- Chaz (Chastity) Bono (Musician, child of Sonny & Cher)
- Chris Colfer (Actor, Glee)
- David Bowie (Musician)
- Domenico Dolce & Stefano Gabbana (Fashion designer)
- Ellen DeGeneres (Comedian)
- Elton John (Musician)
- Eric Alva (Activist)
- George Michael (Musician)
- George Takei (Actor, Star Trek, Heroes)
- Gianni Versace (Fashion designer)
- Glen Maxey (Politician)
- Ian McKellan (Actor)
- Jonathan Groff (Actor, Spring Awakening, Glee)
- KD Lang (Musician)
- Lance Bass (Musician)
- Lily Tomlin (Actor)
- Luke Macfarlane (Actor, Brothers & Sisters)
- Matthew Mitcham (Olympic diver)
- Melissa Etheridge (Musician)
- Nathan Lane (Actor)
- Niel Patrick Harris (Actor, Doogie Howser, How I Met Your Mother)
- Rosie O’Donnell (Comedian)
- TR Knight (Actor, Grey's Anatomy)
Historical figures:
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