Our Families: Featuring Native American Two Spirit Families
The Our Families videos highlight the personal trials and triumphs of LGBT families of color. This video focuses on Native American Two Spirit Families.
News: Racial Justice
Communities of Color Supporting the Freedom to Marry in Washington State
An outpouring of support has come from straight communities and leaders of color in Washington that understand that their communities include LGBT families and that our families are stronger when we all are treated equally.
Statement on the Supreme Court Ruling on SB 1070
Executive director Jeana Frazzini joined Causa Oregon, ACLU of Oregon and others for a press conference in response to the Supreme Court ruling.
Color me with Pride
There are so many events happening this month there is no way you could possibly attend them all. If you are having trouble deciding when and where to go this month, struggle no more. Here is a breakdown of local QTPOC events you don’t want to miss.
Portland Black Pride 2012
Things are heating up and this year and we are bringing the heat. That is why the theme for Portland Black Pride 2012 is Fire!
Celebrate Mama’s Day Our Way!
Basic Rights Oregon is proud to be part of the Strong Families campaign and is joining with organizations, families and mamas across the nation to Celebrate Mama’s Day Our Way!
Crossroads: Immigrant Rights, Workers Rights and LGBT equality
We had a wonderful and interactive workshop last week exploring the parallel histories and intersections of the LGBT and Immigrant’s rights movement.
Work begins on new Our Families video featuring Native Americans
Following on the success of the “Our Families” video series, work has begun on producing a “Two Spirits” video featuring LGBT Native Americans.
SHARING OUR STORIES
In October 2011 we launched three incredibly powerful videos as a part of the Our Families campaign highlighting the experiences, trials, and triumphs of African American, Latino, and Asian and Pacific Islander LGBT people in our communities. These stories continue to be shared…
