This guide recommends resources for members of the LGBTQIA+ community, those interested in learning more about the history of and ongoing discrimination against LGBTQIA+ individuals, and those completing LGBTQIA+ studies coursework at FIT.
February 8, 1994 (n648)-December/January 2009/10 (n1033/1034). Monthly
Continued as supplement to Out Magazine
“The national gay and lesbian magazine,” covering entertainment, legal issues, health, politics
2011/2012 (n3); Summer 2012 (n4); Winter 2013/2014 (n7); Fall/Winter 2018 (n11)-Current. Bi-annual
The first fashion magazine completely dedicated to celebrating transvestism, transexuality, crossdressing and androgyny in all their glory, covering fashion, art, culture, make-up, glamour, icons, amazing transformations and fun
December 1999; May 2000-June 2000; January 2003-September 2008; February 2010-Current. (with gaps). 6x per year
Incorporated The Advocate as a supplement
A gay and lesbian lifestyle magazine covering style, entertainment, fashion, the arts, politics and culture
"AVEN hosts the world's largest online asexual community as well as a large archive of resources on asexuality. AVEN strives to create open, honest discussion about asexuality among sexual and asexual people alike."
"Where everyone is celebrated for who they are. The Center is the heart and home of NYC’s LGBTQ community, providing programs for health, wellness and community connection."
"GLAAD rewrites the script for LGBTQ acceptance. As a dynamic media force, GLAAD tackles tough issues to shape the narrative and provoke dialogue that leads to cultural change. GLAAD protects all that has been accomplished and creates a world where everyone can live the life they love."
"The GLBT Historical Society collects, preserves, exhibits and makes accessible to the public materials and knowledge to support and promote understanding of LGBTQ history, culture and arts in all their diversity."
InterAct "uses innovative legal and other strategies to advocate for the human rights of children born with differences in their genitals, chromosomes, hormones, and reproductive anatomy."
"The It Gets Better Project’s mission is to uplift, empower, and connect lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) youth around the globe."
"Founded in 1973, Lambda Legal is the oldest and largest national legal organization whose mission is to achieve full recognition of the civil rights of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender people and everyone living with HIV through impact litigation, education and public policy work."
"The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) National Help Center, founded in 1996, is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization that provides vital peer-support, community connections and resource information to people with questions regarding sexual orientation and/or gender identity."
"NCLR is a national legal organization committed to advancing the civil and human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people and their families through litigation, legislation, policy, and public education."
"The National Center for Transgender Equality advocates to change policies and society to increase understanding and acceptance of transgender people. In the nation’s capital and throughout the country, NCTE works to replace disrespect, discrimination, and violence with empathy, opportunity, and justice."
"The National LGBTQ Task Force advances full freedom, justice and equality for LGBTQ people. We are building a future where everyone can be free to be their entire selves in every aspect of their lives."
"Transgender Law Center (TLC) is the largest national trans-led organization advocating for a world in which all people are free to define themselves and their futures. Grounded in legal expertise and committed to racial justice, TLC employs a variety of community-driven strategies to keep transgender and gender nonconforming people alive, thriving, and fighting for liberation."
"Founded in 1998 by the creators of the Academy Award®-winning short film TREVOR, The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people under 25."
Resources for Coming Out
Whether or not to come out in any particular situation is a very personal decision. The resources below offer support for those considering coming out to anyone in their life.