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17
Nov

Written By Steph Perkins

Because of You.

Because of you, PROMO is ready for whatever comes in 2018. In 2017, we have seen rhetoric, guidance, executive actions, legislation, and even violence, targeting LGBT Missourians within our neighborhoods, in Jefferson City, and at the federal level. It can sometimes be ...

15
Nov

Written By Katie Stuckenschneider

Transgender Day of Remembrance Events in Missouri

Monday, November 20 is Transgender Day of Remembrance. In 2017 alone, there have been 25 transgender murders, that we know about, including two right here in Missouri (Kiwi Herring and Ally Lee Steinfeld). PROMO commits to working with our national and local partners ...

31
Oct

Written By Katie Stuckenschneider
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Five Ways to Make Your Mental Health a Priority Today

Today, November 1, is Stress Awareness Day. In honor of this day let's take a look at five ways you can take care of YOU today, and every single day. 1. Take a digital break, once a month for an entire weekend. ...

17
Oct

Written By Karis Agnew
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Top 5 Reasons We Need Inclusive Businesses

It is all too often we hear about businesses who are denying LGBT people services. We see the cases, hear reports from friends, and read the news articles. But we don’t hear enough about the positives-- the businesses that ...

11
Oct

Written By Mandi Kowalski

Celebrating National Coming Out Day in the Show-Me State

In a perfect world there would be no need to “come out.” There would be no National Coming Out Day. All humans would be each other's allies and express affirmation for each other’s sexual orientation and gender identity. But ...

10
Oct

Written By Elizabeth Fuchs
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How the Department of Justice’s Guidance is a License to Discriminate

You are beautiful. Let’s just start with that. Take a minute and remember how beautiful you are. How perfect you are, exactly how you are. You are loved. You are light. You are beautiful. Last week, the United States ...

5
Oct

Written By Katie Stuckenschneider

12 Unforgettable Moments in Missouri LGBT History

Before we begin, did you know LGBT History Month was founded by a Missourian? Rodney Wilson, a Missouri history teacher, started LGBT History Month in 1994. That, in itself, is unforgettable. These unforgettable moments are in no particular order. Have more ...

19
Sep

Written By Steph Perkins
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The Stockley Verdict

This weekend has been an important past few days in the fight for equality and justice. This past Friday, former St. Louis Police Officer Jason Stockley was found Not Guilty by a judge for the killing of Anthony Lamar Smith. ...

25
Aug

Written By Steph Perkins

Difficult Two Weeks

Dear Friend, Early Tuesday morning, Kiwi Herring was killed by Saint Louis Metro Police Officers. Kiwi was a transgender woman of color and is survived by her partner and their three children. Kiwi was a member of our LGBT community. ...

22
Aug

Written By Karis Agnew
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LGBTQ Students: Making the Best of the School Year

This is the first year that I will not be returning back to school, and I can finally say that I am envious of all of you who get to return to the classroom. As an LGBT person, school was ...
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