Celebrating the (R) in Our P.R.I.D.E

[Sean Rice]

This week for Pride Month, we are celebrating the "R" in our acronym:

*Realness*: in the ballroom community, displays an individual passing (not
questioning authenticity) as elements of societal norms. The LGBTQ+
community has both battled to assimilate into the status quo of society and
threw norms out the window. In celebrating the community, we want to let
each person know that they are the gold-standard and all that you are is
real and true! So continue to uplift representation of the community in all
facets and remember the concept of self-authorship!

Check-out these pieces of representation for Realness:

*Articles/Readings:*

Unapologetically Queer, 100 percent real: The only way of life
<https://queerkentucky.com/unapologetically-queer-100-percent-real-the-only-way-of-life/>

Improving the Lives and Rights of LGBTQ People in America
<https://www.americanprogress.org/issues/lgbtq-rights/reports/2021/01/12/494500/improving-lives-rights-lgbtq-people-america/>

*Videos:*

Paris Is Burning Realness <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHpt37S3wL8>

*Janet Mock on 'Passing' & Redefining Realness
<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmqi3LaTef4>*

*Musical Selections:*

RuPaul - The Realness  <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jrUibTfAVI>

Sylvester, "You Make Me Feel Mighty Real" (1978)
<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oG2ixYJ79iE>

Let’s celebrate through learning, understanding and amplifying the voices
of the LGBTQ+ community! Stay engaged with us on Instagram and be on the
look-out for more content next week!

Happy Pride Month!!!!

SEAN RICE JR.
(He, Him, His)
Coordinator of Multicultural Initiatives
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