UWM LGBTQ + Resource Center

06/21/2021

Photos from UWM Lubar Entrepreneurship Center's post

06/17/2021

In addition to Pride Month, June is also Black Music Month. Throughout the month, we'll be sharing musical artists who have made an impact in both Black and LGBTQ+ communities.

Image text: Born in Charlotte, raised in Philadelphia and a Southern Baptist Church is Ivy Sole origin story. Singing in the church is where they began to become familiar with performing and vocal training. Now much older, Ivy Sole has a newfound connection with spirituality that supports their q***rness. Ivy Sole identifies as q***r but doesn’t want it to be a “thesis” of their music, rather that it is a "detail" of their career as a whole. Ivy Sole began with spoken word poetry, and since then, their writing has continued to evolve with them. Ivy Sole's 2016 project, Eden, was a sprawling exploration of self, which followed two introspective EP’s, East and West. Their 2018 album, Overgrown, is their entire self on display, after growing, reflecting on their youth and the exploration of adulthood. When asked about how their identity as a Black q***r person plays a role in the music Ivy Sole is making, they go onto say, “...As far as q***r Black artistry, I think it’s important because there are so few people getting highlighted. As a broad umbrella, it would be Blackness, and under that umbrella, it would be q***rness. So interacting with the world as a Black q***r person necessitates a different perspective. It’s important to listen to people who have this perspective, especially if it’s rooted in their truth,” in an interview with The Gumbo, a website that showcases the multi-dimensional experience of Hip-Hop.

Some songs to listen to are: "Dream Girl," "Heavy," and "You Don't Know My Name." Check out their albums, "Eden" and "Overgrown." Check out their newest EP, "SOUTHPAW."

In addition to Pride Month, June is also Black Music Month. Throughout the month, we'll be sharing musical artists who have made an impact in both Black and LGBTQ+ communities.

Image text: Born in Charlotte, raised in Philadelphia and a Southern Baptist Church is Ivy Sole origin story. Singing in the church is where they began to become familiar with performing and vocal training. Now much older, Ivy Sole has a newfound connection with spirituality that supports their q***rness. Ivy Sole identifies as q***r but doesn’t want it to be a “thesis” of their music, rather that it is a "detail" of their career as a whole. Ivy Sole began with spoken word poetry, and since then, their writing has continued to evolve with them. Ivy Sole's 2016 project, Eden, was a sprawling exploration of self, which followed two introspective EP’s, East and West. Their 2018 album, Overgrown, is their entire self on display, after growing, reflecting on their youth and the exploration of adulthood. When asked about how their identity as a Black q***r person plays a role in the music Ivy Sole is making, they go onto say, “...As far as q***r Black artistry, I think it’s important because there are so few people getting highlighted. As a broad umbrella, it would be Blackness, and under that umbrella, it would be q***rness. So interacting with the world as a Black q***r person necessitates a different perspective. It’s important to listen to people who have this perspective, especially if it’s rooted in their truth,” in an interview with The Gumbo, a website that showcases the multi-dimensional experience of Hip-Hop.

Some songs to listen to are: "Dream Girl," "Heavy," and "You Don't Know My Name." Check out their albums, "Eden" and "Overgrown." Check out their newest EP, "SOUTHPAW."

06/10/2021

In addition to Pride Month, June is also Black Music Month. Throughout the month, we'll be sharing musical artists who have made an impact in both the Black and LGBTQ+ communities.

Image text: Some may not know Tayla Parx (yet), but many will know of her artistry. Over the past several years, the singer-songwriter has penned hits for some of your favs and some of the biggest names in the music industry: Janelle Monáe, The Internet, Ariana Grande, BTS--and many more. Tayla Parx also writes for herself. She uses her music to express her sexual fluidity and avoids using gendered pronouns in any of her music. Her sexuality has never leaned towards one gender at any point in life and she likes the idea that her songs could be about anybody. Representation is everything to Tayla Prax, and as a person who strongly cares about the voices of Black and LGBTQ+ people, she hopes that by being a Black bisexual woman making strides in the music industry, she can inspire other Black LGBTQ+ musicians.

In addition to Pride Month, June is also Black Music Month. Throughout the month, we'll be sharing musical artists who have made an impact in both the Black and LGBTQ+ communities.

Image text: Some may not know Tayla Parx (yet), but many will know of her artistry. Over the past several years, the singer-songwriter has penned hits for some of your favs and some of the biggest names in the music industry: Janelle Monáe, The Internet, Ariana Grande, BTS--and many more. Tayla Parx also writes for herself. She uses her music to express her sexual fluidity and avoids using gendered pronouns in any of her music. Her sexuality has never leaned towards one gender at any point in life and she likes the idea that her songs could be about anybody. Representation is everything to Tayla Prax, and as a person who strongly cares about the voices of Black and LGBTQ+ people, she hopes that by being a Black bisexual woman making strides in the music industry, she can inspire other Black LGBTQ+ musicians.

06/03/2021

In addition to Pride Month, June is also Black Music Month. Throughout the month, we'll be sharing musical artists who have made an impact in both the Black and LGBTQ+ community

Image text: In 2021, Kaytranada was nominated for a Best New Artist Grammy, ultimately winning one for Best Dance Recording. But, Kaytranada is hardly new to music, as he has been building a career in the music industry for a decade. It began from making beats when he was young to SoundCloud remixing songs, gaining popularity from various mixes like his 2012 remix of Janet Jackson's "If" or Teedra Moses’s "Be Your Girl." In 2016, Kaytranada came out as gay. When revisiting the conversation of sexuality in another interview, Kaytranada realizes the importance of representation in music. He states, "A lot of young kids who aspire to be musicians probably have the same inner struggles as me, being Black and gay just [trying to] fit in," the DJ told Billboard. "It could be inspiring to them." He dedicates his wins to other Black and LGBTQ+ musicians

In addition to Pride Month, June is also Black Music Month. Throughout the month, we'll be sharing musical artists who have made an impact in both the Black and LGBTQ+ community

Image text: In 2021, Kaytranada was nominated for a Best New Artist Grammy, ultimately winning one for Best Dance Recording. But, Kaytranada is hardly new to music, as he has been building a career in the music industry for a decade. It began from making beats when he was young to SoundCloud remixing songs, gaining popularity from various mixes like his 2012 remix of Janet Jackson's "If" or Teedra Moses’s "Be Your Girl." In 2016, Kaytranada came out as gay. When revisiting the conversation of sexuality in another interview, Kaytranada realizes the importance of representation in music. He states, "A lot of young kids who aspire to be musicians probably have the same inner struggles as me, being Black and gay just [trying to] fit in," the DJ told Billboard. "It could be inspiring to them." He dedicates his wins to other Black and LGBTQ+ musicians

05/19/2021

For the end of the semester, Velvet Goldmine! 🎀 #LGBTQMovieOfTheWeek

For the end of the semester, Velvet Goldmine! 🎀 #LGBTQMovieOfTheWeek

05/15/2021

Good luck on finals to everyone! 💞📓

Good luck on finals to everyone! 💞📓

05/06/2021

The musical artist, Be Steadwell! 🎵 #LGBTQAltMediaOfTheWeek

The musical artist, Be Steadwell! 🎵 #LGBTQAltMediaOfTheWeek

05/03/2021

Pridefest Milwaukee | Health And Wellness Directory

Check out this resource Milwaukee Pride has compiled! A digital health and wellness directory for Milwaukee resources-- https://www.pridefest.com/health-and-wellness/health-and-wellness-directory/

Do you serve the LGBTQ community? Do you know someone or an organization that does? We encourage new listings! Complete the easy online form to be included in the PrideFest Health & Wellness Directory!

05/03/2021

There's still time to register for the African & African American Graduation Celebration for those graduating this semester, or in the summer semester! Hosted by the UWM-Black Student Cultural Center Friday, May 14th at 5:00pm, register here: http://bit.ly/AAAVGRmay2021RSVP

There's still time to register for the African & African American Graduation Celebration for those graduating this semester, or in the summer semester! Hosted by the UWM-Black Student Cultural Center Friday, May 14th at 5:00pm, register here: http://bit.ly/AAAVGRmay2021RSVP

04/30/2021

The Black Flamingo by Dean Atta | Directed by Lisa Cazzato Vieyra

For a deeper dive into the author of The Black Flamingo, here's a short film related to the book! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UdejBoQ1v8

Produced as part of Tate London Schools and Teachers project The Black Flamingo Open Studio.

04/30/2021

Dean Atta, author of the novel, The Black Flamingo 🇬🇷 🎀 🇯🇲 #LGBTQAuthorOfTheWeek

Dean Atta, author of the novel, The Black Flamingo 🇬🇷 🎀 🇯🇲 #LGBTQAuthorOfTheWeek

04/29/2021

🗯⭐️TONIGHT! Take Back the Night is happening at 7pm! Link to join: bit.ly/SignupTBTN2021 ⭐️🗯

04/29/2021

Scholarships | LGBT Resource Center

There's still a couple of days to apply for these scholarships, open to students who will be enrolled in Fall 2021. Check some out here to see if you're eligible: https://uwm.edu/lgbtrc/resources/scholarships/. Find the link to the Panther Scholarship Portal at the bottom of the page!

Scholarships UWM recently launched the Panther Scholarship Portal, which encompasses all 2020-2021 school year university wide scholarship opportunities and most Schools/Colleges scholarship opportunities. UWM also offers LGBTQIA Scholarship Opportunities, detailed in the list below. You are encoura...

04/28/2021

Dear Ex 🛵 #LGBTQMovieOfTheWeek

Dear Ex 🛵 #LGBTQMovieOfTheWeek

04/26/2021

Happening tomorrow! If you reserved a spot, be there for the discussion starting at 3pm!

Norris Health Center Survivor Support and Victim Advocacy will be hosting a book club for S*xual Assault Awareness Month. The book will be "Know My Name" by Chanel Miller. The group discussion will be via Teams on April 27th from 3-4:30pm. We are proud to sponsor the event so that participants may receive a free copy of the book. To sign up, email [email protected]. Full details at https://uwm.edu/norris/bookclub/.

04/22/2021

Vane Lily! 🎰🦅 #LGBTQAltMediaOfTheWeek

Vane Lily! 🎰🦅 #LGBTQAltMediaOfTheWeek

04/22/2021

On Thursday, May 6th at 12:00pm UWM will be hosting an Anti-Racism Roundtable on Confronting Anti-Asian Bias. See the detail below for more information:

On Thursday, May 6th at 12:00pm UWM will be hosting an Anti-Racism Roundtable on Confronting Anti-Asian Bias. See the detail below for more information:

04/20/2021

Timeline Photos

Nominations are open for the special vice president election! Nominate yourself now to be a SA VP next year! https://uwm.edu/studentassociation/elections/special-election/

04/16/2021

George M. Johnson, author of All Boys Aren't Blue 🦋 #LGBTQAuthorOfTheWeek

George M. Johnson, author of All Boys Aren't Blue 🦋 #LGBTQAuthorOfTheWeek

04/14/2021

Weekend 🎆 #LGBTQMovieOfTheWeek

Weekend 🎆 #LGBTQMovieOfTheWeek

04/12/2021

UndocuWeek is happening this week! Join us to bring awareness to and celebrate our undocumented communities!

Join us tomorrow at 3pm for a webinar on being Undocumented During the Pandemic, participate in UndocuAlly Training on Wednesday at 2:30pm or view and discuss the film, Not Like You and Me, available on Canvas throughout this week!

*Receive a free DREAMERS placard when you participate in at least one UndocuWeek event*

04/08/2021

Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up With Me 📰 #LGBTQAltMediaOfTheWeek

Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up With Me 📰 #LGBTQAltMediaOfTheWeek

04/05/2021

Sue Schaffner is a New York photographer who works under the alias GIRL RAY. Schaffner founded the public art project, D**E ACTION MACHINE! (DAM!) with artist Carrie Moyer in 1991. Her commercial photography has been featured in magazines and advertising and is licensed internationally by Getty Images and Corbis. Schaffner's commercial work can be viewed on her website, https://www.girlray.com. #LGBTQArtistOfTheWeek

04/02/2021

Ari North, Author of Always Human 🤖 #LGBTQAuthorOfTheWeek

Ari North, Author of Always Human 🤖 #LGBTQAuthorOfTheWeek

03/31/2021

Open Letter Supporting Trans Women and Girls

Open Letter Supporting Trans Women and Girls

OPEN LETTER SUPPORTING TRANS WOMEN & GIRLSIn observance of Women’s History Month and Transgender Day of Visibility, we write this letter as feminist leaders in advocacy, business, entertainment, media, politics, and social justice who stand as, with, and for transgender and nonbinary people. Trans...

03/31/2021

💜Join us TOMORROW with the Inclusive Excellence Center for Women in Activism! Register with the link: bit.ly/WomenActivismRegistration 💜

03/30/2021

Photos from University of Wisconsin Milwaukee's post

03/29/2021

Norris Health Center Survivor Support and Victim Advocacy will be hosting a book club for S*xual Assault Awareness Month. The book will be "Know My Name" by Chanel Miller. The group discussion will be via Teams on April 27th from 3-4:30pm. We are proud to sponsor the event so that participants may receive a free copy of the book. To sign up, email [email protected]. Full details at https://uwm.edu/norris/bookclub/.

Norris Health Center Survivor Support and Victim Advocacy will be hosting a book club for S*xual Assault Awareness Month. The book will be "Know My Name" by Chanel Miller. The group discussion will be via Teams on April 27th from 3-4:30pm. We are proud to sponsor the event so that participants may receive a free copy of the book. To sign up, email [email protected]. Full details at https://uwm.edu/norris/bookclub/.

03/23/2021

The UWM Health Promotion and Awareness Department will be hosting 2 virtually facilitated violence prevention learning opportunities on April 1st and 15th from 6-8pm. The sessions focus on bystander intervention and healthy relationships. Both events will be held on Microsoft Teams, links are included in the comments!

03/22/2021

Carrie Moyer is a painter and writer living in Brooklyn, New York. She is the Director of the MFA Program in Studio Art at Hunter College. Moyer is represented by DC Moore Gallery. In 1991, Moyer co-founded one of the first le***an public art projects, D**E ACTION MACHINE! (DAM!) with photographer Sue Schaffner. Between 1991 and 2004, DAM! filled the streets of New York City with public art campaigns. A typical DAM! project was comprised of 5,000 posters wheatpasted throughout New York City over the course of a month, but the group also utilized other modes of sharing information such as buttons, stickers, and distribution of catalogs by mail. DAM! campaigns inserted le***an images into recognizable commercial contexts, revealing how America’s mainstream culture depicts le***ans and how they are not advertised to as a consumer group in our capitalism-driven society. DAM! advertisements promised le***ans what has been denied to them by the mainstream; power, inclusion, and public recognition of identity. Moyer's website is http://www.carriemoyer.com/ and the website for DAM! is http://www.dykeactionmachine.com/. #LGBTQArtistOfTheWeek

Carrie Moyer will be presenting a virtual Artist’s Now lecture at UWM on March 31st 2021.

Photo of Moyer @ Girl Ray, 2016

03/19/2021

Adiba Jaigirdar, author of Hani and Ishu's Guide to Fake Dating, a book released this upcoming May! 👭🏫 #LGBTQAuthorOfTheWeek

Adiba Jaigirdar, author of Hani and Ishu's Guide to Fake Dating, a book released this upcoming May! 👭🏫 #LGBTQAuthorOfTheWeek

03/19/2021

The LGBTQ+ Resource Center and Women's Resource Center are looking for a student to work in an administrative role between the two offices. This student will work closely with the LGBTQ+RC Assistant Director, WRC Assistant Director, and the Director of Gender & S*xuality Advocacy to ensure the two offices are best prepared to serve our student populations as we return to in-person services in Fall '21. This position will begin remotely in April or May of 2021 and transition to on campus as the 2021-22 academic year approaches.

Apply by April 12th at https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/4545437

The LGBTQ+ Resource Center and Women's Resource Center are looking for a student to work in an administrative role between the two offices. This student will work closely with the LGBTQ+RC Assistant Director, WRC Assistant Director, and the Director of Gender & S*xuality Advocacy to ensure the two offices are best prepared to serve our student populations as we return to in-person services in Fall '21. This position will begin remotely in April or May of 2021 and transition to on campus as the 2021-22 academic year approaches.

Apply by April 12th at https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/4545437