Good News Notes: “Five nonprofit organizations will receive a total of $1 million each, split by $250,000 a year for four years, to support initiatives for economic inclusion among the nation’s LGBTQ+ youth, workforce and elder communities. Here’s where the money is going: 1. GLSEN, formerly the Gay and Lesbian Independent School Teachers Network, combats…
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New Meriden barber shop will cater to those on autism spectrum
Good News Notes: “As a way to make his new barbershop more inclusive, Eddie Rivera and his barbers are all being certified to work with individuals with autism. Rivera, owner of New Style Hair Studio, feels it can be difficult for someone on the autism spectrum to find a place to get a haircut. ‘I…
Wheaton Proud: Resident Starts Coalition Of Pro-LGBTQ Businesses
Good News Notes: “Jacob Kniep moved to Wheaton three years ago, and he loved the community so much, he decided to stay. While living in Wheaton, Kniep has made it his mission to champion LGBTQ causes in the city, most recently by creating a coalition of businesses who openly support LGBTQ causes under the banner…
ReelAbilities festival returns to foster acceptance
Good News Notes: “The power of the arts and conversation to move people of every stripe will be on full display soon as the ReelAbilities Houston Film & Arts Festival returns for an eighth year. The citywide event, which includes some pre-festival happenings and unfolds in earnest Feb. 11-20 at multiple locations, presents film screenings,…
‘Tour of Kindness’ visits Spink County schools
Good News Notes: “The Tour of Kindness visited Redfield, Doland and Mellette this month. Started by Justine Kougl, of Busby, Montana, the Tour of Kindness was birthed three years ago out of a desire to see a change in environments where teasing and bullying are commonplace. ‘We started it initially because Quinn, my youngest daughter,…
Girl With Down Syndrome Featured In American Girl Catalogue
Good News Notes: “Ivy Kimble, a 4-year-old girl with Down syndrome from Chicago, was included in an October American Girl product catalogue.” “Ivy models a matching red dress along with another child and an American Girl baby doll.” “Ivy’s mom, Kristin Kimble, told ABC Chicago Affiliate WLS in an interview that including children with Down syndrome in…
Gabrielle Union And Dwyane Wade donate to LGBTQ youth organization
Good News Notes: Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade have created a t-shirt to support the LGBTQ community. 50% of the proceeds will go to the cause. In her tweet about the project Gabrielle says, “As a family, we believe inclusion and equality are two essential pillars needed to move towards growth and progressive thinking and…
Spice Girls Open Reunion Tour in Dublin
“We welcome all ages, all races, all gender identifies, all countries of origin, all sexual orientations, all religions and beliefs, all abilities” https://variety.com/2019/music/news/spice-girls-open-reunion-tour-dublin-1203226095/