The Rainbow Round Table is currently accepting nominations for our non-book awards, the RRT Award for Political Activism, the Newlen-Symons Award for Excellence, and the Larry Romans Mentorship Award (with @godort). Submission deadline is March 31. https://www.ala.org/rt/rrt/awards
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AASL signs letter calling a halt to anti-LGBTQ+ legislation
“The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) has added its signature as to an open letter to state legislatures around the country calling on them to halt the advance of discriminatory, anti-LGBTQ+ legislation. AASL is one of twenty signatory associations, collectively representing more than seven million youth-serving professionals, calling on lawmakers to reconsider moving forward […]
In ‘Unboxing Queer History’ Podcast, Gerber/Hart Library Shares The Untold Stories Of Chicago’s LGBTQ Past
Each episode of this podcast looks into Gerber/Hart’s archives to tell stories about queer people throughout Chicago history. https://blockclubchicago.org/2022/02/14/in-unboxing-queer-history-podcast-gerber-hart-library-shares-the-untold-stories-of-chicagos-lgbtq-past/
LGBTQ+ athletes in the Winter Olympics
At least 35 LGBTQ+ athletes will be competing in the Beijing Winter Olympics. https://www.outsports.com/olympics/2022/1/26/22899981/beijing-winter-olympics-lgbtq-gay-athletes-list
Amy Schneider now has the 2nd-highest winning streak in ‘Jeopardy!’ history
Amy Schneider won her 39th game making her the contestant with the second-most consecutive wins of all time. https://www.npr.org/2022/01/25/1075546531/jeopardy-amy-schneider-2nd-highest-winning-streak
Jim Obergefell to run for Ohio House
Gay rights advocate Jim Obergefell and face of gay marriage announced Tuesday that he’s running for a seat in the Ohio legislature. https://apnews.com/article/us-supreme-court-ohio-toledo-sandusky-legislature-5b40b4148ddbe4498ae3ece2eac672f0
Michaela Jaé “Mj” Rodriguez wins Golden Globe
Michaela Jaé “Mj” Rodriguez became the first transgender actor to win the Golden Globe for her role in the TV show Pose. https://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-pop-culture/mj-rodriguez-becomes-1st-transgender-actor-win-golden-globe-rcna11560
Review of notable LGBTQ+ movies and TV shows from 2021
Check out these notable LGBTQ+ movies and TV shows from 2021. https://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-pop-culture/notable-lgbtq-films-tv-shows-2021-rcna9729
April Ashley, transgender activist dies at 86
April Ashley was a transgender activist who continually advocated for transgender rights. https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-59816881
County commissioners denied funds to library after library hosted LGBTQ support group
County commissioners in McConnellsburg, PA voted to not provide additional funding to the local public library because it had hosted a LGBTQ support group so some local citizens decided to raise money for the library. https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2021/11/29/fulton-county-library-funding-lgbtq/