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As a part of William Paterson's commitment to promoting a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for all genders and sexual identities, the Center for Diversity and Inclusion works in collaboration with all university departments to validate the experiences and serve the needs of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Gender and sexual identity resources at William Paterson University:
Academic Resources:
African American ResourcesBlacklight Online | Black LGBTQ magazineNational Black Gay Men’s Advocacy Coalition | Advocacy and education organization for Black gay menNational Black Justice Coalition (NBJC)| Civil rights organization for Black LGBT/SGL peopleZuna Institute | Advocacy organization for Black lesbians
Chican@ and Latin@ ResourcesLatino GLBT History Project | Collection of LGBT historical archivesLatino USA | Podcast of LGBTQ Latinx storiesUnity Coalition | Advocacy and education organization for LGBT equality
Native American ResourcesNativeOUT | Organization for indigenous LGBTQ/Two-Spirit people in North AmericaNative Youth Sexual Health Network | Education and advocacy organization for indigenous youth
Asian American ResourcesNational Queer Asian Pacific Islander Alliance | Advocacy and education organizationAPI Equality-LA | Asians and Pacific Islanders for LGBT Equality; coming out resources
Jewish ResourcesJewish LGBT Network | Social and support organization that maintains a list of LGBT-affirming synagoguesJQInternational | Advocacy and support organization for LGBT Jews and alliesJQYouth | Support organization for LGBT Jewish youth and their familiesKeshet | Advocacy organization for the full integration of LGBT Jews into Jewish life
Muslim ResourcesQueer Muslims | Resource and narrative-sharing blog for LGBTQ MuslimsThe Muslim Alliance for Sexual and Gender Diversity | Support and advocacy organization for LGBTQ MuslimsQueer Ummah: A Visibility Project | Collection of personal stories by queer MuslimsThe “I Am Not Haraam” Project | Resource and storytelling blog by and for LGBTQ Muslims
LGBTQIA Resources for Athletes
Outsports | National LGBT sports news sourceCampus Pride Sports Index | Equity in Higher Education in Sports Athlete Ally | Allies for LGBT+ athletes, professional and collegiateYou Can Play Project | Promoting respect for all athletesNCAA Office of Inclusion | NCAA resources and information