The first post (below) on the theme "triangle" is light hearted and fun. This, on the same theme, is more serious and heart felt.Please also see: Gay and Gray: An Elder Hero for Gay Humanity at Time Goes By.
Triangle Foundation of Michigan:
Triangle Foundation of Michigan:
Mission Statement
It is the mission of Triangle Foundation
to promote equality and to secure
freedom from violence, intimidation and
discrimination for LGBT persons
throughout Michigan.
Vision Statement
We envision a society characterized by a
strong commitment to universal civil
rights; safe communities, workplaces,
and schools; stable families; and
self-reliant LGBT individuals.
Sounds like a vision we can all debate and perhaps support, right? The kind of thing we might discuss in a variety of settings, maybe pro, maybe con. Theoretical. But what about when it becomes more personal? Then where do we stand? What about when it's our daughter or son, our granddaughter or grandson, our niece or nephew, our sister or brother?
That precisely is why we must face our own biases, challenge our prejudices, educate ourselves with facts instead- because every LGBT individual IS a daughter, son, granddaughter, grandson, niece, nephew, sister or brother. Or maybe they're ready to emerge and are listening to our language and beliefs, watching our behavior to see if they can safely do this with us. And if they only hear negative judgments, how will they trust us as loved ones they can confide in, and, more importantly, how will they think and feel about themselves?
All our children and grandchildren are listening and watching. What do they hear and see about their present or future selves?
Lovingly dedicated to Judith and Kim.
