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This week, as we kick off the celebration of #PrideMonth, Luminate honors the LGBTQ+ music makers whose unwavering dedication to their craft continues to shape the musical landscape and empower queer voices. Year over year, we see queer representation in the music industry increasing. In 2021, there were 35 solo artists ranked in the Top 1,000 who self-identified as LGBTQ+; so far in 2024, that number has increased to 39. Consumption of these artists similarly increased, from 17.9M units in 2021 to 20.8M units in 2023. At the genre level, Pop, R&B/Hip-Hop and Rock lead the way in queer representation, with the majority of these queer artists performing in one of those genres. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eGEb6E3i

Kimberle Crenshaw is a Black civil rights advocate and a scholar of Critical Race Theory who coined the term "Intersectionality." She reminds us that there are complex relationships between all identities and the impact of structures of oppression, especially for Black women, Black genderqueer folks, BIPOC, Disabled people, LGBTQ people, and immigrants. #Intersectionality #DisabilityJustice [Image Description: White text reads "KIMBERLE CRENSHAW. There are many, many different kinds of intersectional exclusions - not just black women but other women of color. Not just people of color, but people with disabilities. Immigrants. LGBTQ people. Indigenous people." Text is on an orange background. To the right is a photo of Kimberle Crenshaw, Black woman with brown braids wrapped in a bun, silver hoop earrings, wearing a black and white cardigan. In the lower left corner is an orange and purple Embraced Body logo. Image is on a purple background.]

Kimberle Crenshaw is a Black civil rights advocate and a scholar of Critical Race Theory who coined the term "Intersectionality." She reminds us that there are complex relationships between all identities and the impact of structures of oppression, especially for Black women, Black genderqueer folks, BIPOC, Disabled people, LGBTQ people, and immigrants. #Intersectionality #DisabilityJustice [Image Description: White text reads "KIMBERLE CRENSHAW. There are many, many different kinds of intersectional exclusions - not just black women but other women of color. Not just people of color, but people with disabilities. Immigrants. LGBTQ people. Indigenous people." Text is on an orange background. To the right is a photo of Kimberle Crenshaw, Black woman with brown braids wrapped in a bun, silver hoop earrings, wearing a black and white cardigan. In the lower left corner is an orange and purple Embraced Body logo. Image is on a purple background.]

SJSU School of Information faculty, Dr. Michele Angeline V. and Dr. Darra Hofman, recently published a study about LGBTQ+ students’ library privacy in the COVID-19 pandemic. Per their study, "Utilizing a multi-method, multidisciplinary approach, we conducted a study to examine the information and privacy risks imposed upon or heightened for LGBTQ+ university students by COVID-19, with a focus on the roles of libraries and librarians." Check out the article here: https://ow.ly/wyQu50R7zAK

The Eurovision - *Separating the music from the politics* - the Eurovision is the biggest song contest in the world, *and politics should not be involved in it.* > The slogan chosen for the 2024 Eurovision is "United By Music". *Let the music speak, not antisemitism and hate.* Music bridges divides and unites people, nations and cultures. > *Israel is the only democracy in the Middle East; the only country in the region that allows freedom of relgion and worship to every person and every faith, and the only one that promotes the rights of women, minorities, and the LGBTQ+ community, which are denied in other countries in the region.* #UnitedByMusic by being #United4Eden!

Today, we celebrate Juneteenth, a day of profound historical significance and a symbol of freedom and resilience. On June 19, 1865, enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, learned of their emancipation—over two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed. Juneteenth reminds us of the enduring fight for equality and the importance of recognizing and honoring this history. It's a time to reflect on the progress made and acknowledge the work still needed to achieve true equality and justice. As we commemorate this day, it's crucial to also highlight the unique struggles faced by Black members of the LGBTQIA+ community. They endure the compounded challenges of both racial and queer discrimination, fighting for acceptance and equality on multiple fronts. Let’s amplify their voices, support intersectional advocacy, and continue striving for a more inclusive and equitable society for all. Happy Juneteenth! #juneteenth #freedomday #equality #inclusion #lgbtqia #intersectionality #blacklivesmatter

When conducting research with the team for our 'Queer, Now & Next' trend report, it was clear, this year we will see LGBTQIA+ youth come together to drive positive change in the world, reshaping the agenda to create a better world of tomorrow - this is the energy we need in 2024. Now, is the time for brands to become part of this positive cultural force and effect positive change as well, there are so many ways this can be achieved. Super excited to have collaborated with some pretty special individuals on this report. Inside you can find ten socio-political and cultural queer trends GT has identified to help brands stay ahead of the cultural curve. Remember, queer culture informs mainstream culture and queer media is not just for queer audiences. So come get involved in what we are doing. Download the report here & let me know what you think https://lnkd.in/eU7y9AQe

We often advise brand research & marketing teams to mine the comments posted in response to content shared by queer social media influencers as a source for powerful consumer insights. You can quickly ascertain the mindset of consumers on a particular issue, topic or even category and it's a terrific source for qualitative research (and it's free). The nearly 2K comments shared by LGBTQ+ people in response to inclusive greeting cards at Target is a great example. It demonstrates a hunger for LGBTQ+ visibility and inclusion and the power of being seen. From countless comments expressing, "I need this!" to a touching, "If anyone gave me one of these I’d frame it and put it on my wall," these consumers are telling brands about the power of everyday inclusion. https://lnkd.in/eP2jHUii #SeeAll #LGBTQ+ #insights #multiculturalmarketing https://lnkd.in/eP2jHUii

"With the support of music, many of us begin to break our silence, completing a personal journey from self-discovery to self-expression and self-acceptance." To celebrate LGBT+ History Month, Youth Music NextGen writer, David Simkins, examines the importance of queer representation and identification in music for young people. #LGBTplusHM https://lnkd.in/e8xD-_iN

New article with Cathy A. R. Brant out now--available online and in print soon. Before Stonewall: Early LGBTQ+ Activism in Philadelphia, in Social Studies and the Young Learner. In this article, we present two curated text sets, each featuring a primary source analysis activity to engage upper elementary students in an examination of LGTBQ+ activism in Philadelphia between 1965 and 1969 as part of a larger unit on civil rights activism in the United States. Through engagement with the text sets shared in this article, students are encouraged to build understanding of LGBTQ+ history and make connections between organizers’ efforts and the work of Black civil rights advocates who inspired LGBTQ+ activists. Thus, teachers and students can learn not only about LGBTQ+ people and Black civil rights activists, but also directly from them through primary and secondary sources.