by Dwain Bridges | Mar 31, 2023 | Human Rights, Self Love & Acceptance
On this Transgender Day of Visibility, THRIVE SS Inc stands in solidarity with all trans and gender nonconforming communities. We recognize and honor the immense courage and resilience of trans and gender nonconforming individuals who have fought for visibility,...
by Larry Scott-Walker | Jan 30, 2023 | Black History, Human Rights
Lorraine Hansberry was an African American playwright, author, and civil rights activist, best known for her play A Raisin in the Sun. She was born in Chicago in 1930 and passed away in 1965. Hansberry’s play A Raisin in the Sun, which debuted on Broadway in...
by Larry Scott-Walker | Jan 27, 2023 | Human Rights
Joseph Beam was a Black gay writer, poet, and activist who was a prominent figure in the Black LGBTQ+ community in the 1980s. He was born in New York City in 1946 and passed away in 1988. Beam was a gifted writer and poet, known for his powerful and evocative work...
by Larry Scott-Walker | Jan 24, 2023 | Health & Wellness, Human Rights
Healthcare is a fundamental right that everyone deserves, yet implicit bias within the healthcare system can create barriers for certain marginalized communities, particularly Black SGL (same-gender-loving) people living with HIV. Implicit bias refers to unconscious...
by Larry Scott-Walker | Jan 23, 2023 | Human Rights
Housing is a crucial aspect of healthcare, particularly for Black SGL (same-gender-loving) and queer communities. These communities often face discrimination and barriers to accessing safe and affordable housing, which can have a significant impact on their physical...
by Larry Scott-Walker | Jan 18, 2023 | Human Rights, Self Love & Acceptance
Black queer and same-gender loving (SGL) heroes like Marsha P. Johnson, Essex Hemphill, Bayard Rustin, and James Baldwin have played a vital role in shaping the LGBTQ+ rights movement, yet their contributions are often overlooked in mainstream narratives of LGBTQ+...
