Episode Notes During our Silver Saturday Celebration earlier this year, members of BPI got together and shared a few coming out stories. This conversation was led by Kerri Regan and Shannon Dyer, giving space to anyone who chose to share their coming out experience. Now, in honor of National Coming

Episode Notes In this latest episode of Pride Connection, Robin talks about self-care. She delves into what it is, how to practice it, and why it’s important. She then opens the floor to participants Shannon, Tom, and Kristeen for their views and personal practices. Toward the end of the show, all

Born out of activism decades ago, gay men's choruses have continued to be a force for change in the queer community.

Asexuality teaches us that we can, and should, celebrate platonic bonds in the ways usually reserved for romance

Could bans on adult content easily be extended to deem LGBTQIA+ content as ‘mature’?

Leading Off: The Department of Justice toys with the idea of banning trans Americans from owning guns. The NRA comes to an unexpected defense of the trans community. Texas successfully passes a bathro...

Back in 2005, Heath Ledger and Jake Gyllenhaal captured lust shading into love, and love decaying into heartbreak. The movie got a lot of things right — but not everything.

In the latest twist on DeSantis' war on Pride crosswalks in the state, a judge has ruled that police had no probable cause to arrest a sidewalk chalkers. Then, three more were arrested.

Episode Notes This week on Pride Connection, we present another highlight from our Pride Month Silver Saturday Festivities. Listen in as Shannon and Jessica host a discussion with our members about books, movies and TV shows we have particularly enjoyed. In this era of looming sensorship, anti-LG

Episode Notes Tune in as the whole BPI Crew gathers for a virtual brunch sharing toasts and memories spanning Blind LGBT Pride International's 25 year history!! You'll hear stories about our founding, funny, chance meetings and even a little karaoke too! Here's to many more years a

Increasing awareness and inclusion of the blind LGBTQ community.

Episode Notes Although the month of June, widely recognized as LGBTQ Pride Month has ended, we’re still here, and we’re queer all year! In fact, July is Disability Pride Month, so we can all just keep on celebrating! In this spirit, we’d like to offer you a replay of our first-ever live-streamed pr

The news from Victory Institute also highlights the high-ranking LGBTQ+ officeholders around the nation.

Cuban transgender man Danny Ortiz has for years been stuck with his birth name "Daniela" - a name he does not want and that does not reflect his preference.

I wrote this article last year for the Spoonie Authors Network, with quotes from Derek Newman-Stille, Dianna Gunn, and C.L. Carey. Because it’s July, and Disability Pride Month has begun, I thought it made sense to repost it! Cait Gordon is an award-winning Canadian speculative fiction writer and anthology editor who advocates for disability, mental health, and neurodiversity representation in written works.

An estimated 900 trans+ people and allies turned up at Westminster, making it the largest LGBTQIA+ lobby on record

"They ask for equal dignity in the eyes of the law," then-Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy wrote in the June 26, 2015, ruling legalizing same-sex marriage. "The Constitution grants them that right."

Activists across the country celebrated landmark decision

I wrote this piece just after the U.S. Supreme Court legalized marriage equality nationwide on June 26, 2015. I want to reshare it as we approach the 10-year anniversary, as a reminder of why so many…

Jim Obergefell, plaintiff in the landmark Supreme Court case that legalized gay marriage in all 50 states, reflects on the decision 10 years later and the LGBTQ community's current civil rights fight.

BPI Presents: 25 Years of Pride — And YES, QUEER GEAR IS HERE!    Darling, it’s finally happened. Blind LGBT Pride International — that’s BPI to all our besties — is serving up 25 years of fabulousness with a sizzling side of queer gear that’s as bold and beautiful as our community! Say it with … Continue reading Queer Gear

Welcome to our 1-stop membership portal. Whether you are thinking about joining our organization for the first time or you are renewing your membership, you need not look any further. We aim to offer the optimum membership option for your time and budget. Whether you are an ally or a member of the lgbtq+ community, … Continue reading Join BPI

By Kerri Regan   Hey, do you have any plans for Saturday, June 21? Why not join our global blind LGBTQ community for a celebration a quarter-century in the making? It’s Pride Month! It’s Summer! And it’s our 25th Birthday!!! LET’s PARTY!!!   Blind LGBT Pride international is turning 25—and we’re inviting YOU to join … Continue reading Announcing BPI Silver Anniversary Celebration on June 21

Episode Notes What do you remember about the world 25 years ago? What do you remember about our community and the strides we had made at that point? We’d love to hear your favorite Blind Pride memories—from conventions and social meetups to groundbreaking programming and unforgettable moments of co