Inviting In: Bobby Edwards
As an educator, of now over three decades, I have always been keenly aware of the potential implications of sharing publicly my life as a Black same gender loving man. I am s
Inviting In: Brenton Brock
It was my close friend, Darnell, who I met in seminary, that introduced me to this radical notion of “inviting in.” Prior to our conversation, at a local Shake Shack in
Inviting In: Royce Hall
'Lock(her) Room' Age 4. I burned holes into the lifeguard’s Eyes with the deepest stare of disturbance possible when said to me, “You stand with the girl
Inviting In: Asha Falcon
I invite you into knowing me ,Asha. I show up into my world as a Black Woman. A cheerful, friendly emotional person. I like to have several lines of effort going at once. I’m
Inviting In: Chris Epps
At the age of 25, I elected to be transparent with my Mother about being Same Gender Loving. As many young Black men of the SGL community, I had to wade thru the complexities
Inviting In: Tiffany Lattimore
“Not everything you face can be changed, but nothing can be changed until you face it." —James Baldwin Growing up, as a child you're told what your gender is f
Inviting In: Jeff Perkins
My #InvitingIn story started when I was 17 years old when I first came out to my best friend, then my mom. It was an interesting experience for sure! I remember I wrote my mom a le
Inviting In: Isaiah Wilson
#InvitigIn Requires Community This notion of #InvitingIn is a very privileged conversation that many people may never feel they can engage in due to life’s circumstances. Wit
LGBTQ/SGL History Month and Inviting In
October marks the observance of LGBTQ/SGL History Month . During this month we celebrate the lives and contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and sam
Inviting In: Dr. Baranda J. Fermin
I've never asked permission for how to show up in the world. From as young as I have memories I can recount how this is a fact. I have however always felt and observed how many