Wednesday, January 5, 2011

2011 Is So Gay!

Every year, there are a variety of events, activities, and observances that are relevant to the LGBT community. It's difficult to get a comprehensive list, but here is a good start on upcoming days of observance to be aware of.

Truly, 2011 is so gay. As is every year!

Please feel free to leave a comment on other LGBT day or observance/holidays (holigays :) ) that you think should be added.

January

February

  • National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day - Feb 7
  • Feb 15 - TENTATIVE SAVE THE DATE! Equality NC Day Of Action in Raleigh (lobby day)

March

  • National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day - Mar 10

April

  • TransAction Day - Apr 8 in 2010
  • Day of Silence - Apr 16

May

  • National Foster Care Month - May
  • The International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHO) - May 17
  • Harvey Milk Day - May 22

June

  • LGBT Pride Month - Jun
  • Gay Days at Walt Disney World: the first week in Jun
  • National HIV/AIDS Testing Day - Jun 27
  • Stonewall Anniversary - Jun 30

July

August

September

  • Celebrate Bisexuality Day - Sep 23
  • National Gay Men's HIV/AIDS Awareness Day - Sep 27
  • NC Pride - around last weekend in Sep

October

  • GLBT History Month - Oct
  • National Coming Out Day - Oct 11
  • Ally Week - around Oct 18-22
November
  • National Adoption Awareness Month - Nov
  • Equality NC Equality Conference & Gala - mid Nov (date, location pending)
  • National Adoption Day is celebrated the Saturday before Thanksgiving
  • National Transgender Day of Remembrance - Nov 20
December
  • World AIDS Day - Dec 1

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