To our LGBTQ+ members, colleagues, friends, and family – we love you, support you, and are here for you!
To LGBTQ+ allies – we need you.
In this critical moment, as LGBTQ+ rights are under attack, we need allies to stand with us, speak out, and take action. This fight cannot be carried alone—your support helps uplift those exhausted from constantly having to defend our existence, especially our trans and non-binary community members whose rights and lives are most at risk. We need you.
What can you do? Read on…
EDUCATE
Educate yourself first, and then share with others. The following resources will be helpful on your journey of education and engagement.
PrideVMC’s Allyship Toolkit – The following resources and many more can be found in the PrideVMC Allyship Toolkit.
Erin Reed – Independent journalist reporting news and discussing trans legislation and life.
ACLU Tracker – The ACLU works to ensure that lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people can live openly without discrimination and enjoy equal rights, personal autonomy, and freedom of expression and association.
MAP Equality Maps – MAP is an independent, nonprofit think tank. They work to create a thriving, inclusive, and equitable America where all people have a fair chance to pursue health and happiness, earn a living, take care of the ones they love, be safe in their communities, and participate in civic life.
Gender Identity Bill of Rights—Please read, sign, and encourage your workplace and local/state/national associations to sign their support. As of February 14, 2025, 1424 individuals and 300 organizations (including 13 veterinary schools) have signed their support.
Gender Diversity Guide – Read it, use it as a resource, and share it.
Follow and Learn From Trusted Experts – The following are the Instagram handles of a few such experts.
@erininthemorning
@translashmedia
@humanrightscampaign
@trevorproject
@translawcenter
@glaad
@glsen
@ChaseStrangio
@btfacollective
@imara_jones_
@trans_week
@nqttcn
ELEVATE
Elevate transgender, non-binary, and gender non-conforming voices.
Elevate initiatives that center authentic trans voices.
Elevate local drag events, including story hours, and hire performers.
DEMAND
Contact your local lawmakers and demand accountability.
SUPPORT
Donate to the organizations listed above such as the Transgender Law Center and The Trevor Project.
SHOW UP
Be present physically and mentally for the queers in your life. PrideVMC allyship handout cards in various formats are linked here and can be printed and shared.
Thank You!
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