Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) was started in 1999 by transgender advocate Gwendolyn Ann Smith as a vigil to honor the memory of Rita Hester, a transgender woman who was killed in 1998. The vigil commemorated all the transgender people lost to violence since Rita Hester’s death, and began an important tradition that has become … Read more
Delaware has a new LGBTQ+ themed specialty license plate. It is one of about twenty specialty plates offered by the state. The United Way of Delaware Pride Council Plate (pictured above) costs $50 and funds raised support the United Way of Delaware Pride Council. You can order a plate online or fill out this form … Read more
The Pride Body Project is an opportunity for men to talk about body image issues together. The two session program is designed for men who are gay, bisexual, or experience attraction to other men (including trans men who experience attraction to other men). This group is at higher risk for eating disorders and the program … Read more
Are you a caregiver for someone in your home? Sussex Pride Aging is a network of community members and advocate working to support LGBTQ+ older aduts. We are currently exploring how we can best support caregivers and we want to connect with you! Please share your contact information below and answer a few short questions … Read more
The Delaware Prostate Cancer Coalition will be hosting Coffee and Conversation on the 4th Wednesday of every month at the Beebe Medical Center on Route 24 in Suite 312 (The Cancer Support Community Suite) starting at 9:00 AM. All men are welcome. For more information contact the Delaware Prostate Cancer Coalition.
Speak Out Against Hate (SOAH) and Sussex Pride stand in solidarity today following a troubling incident of hate-based violence that occurred on August 17th in Rehoboth Beach. Details of this incident are available on the Rehoboth Beach Police Department Facebook Page: (facebook.com/rehobothbeachpolice) We express our heartfelt support to the three women who were directly … Read more
If you or someone you know has been impacted by a Hate Crime in the state of Delaware, please let us know. We are here for you. Information on Hate Crimes resources are provided below from the Department of Justice Office on Civil Rights. The Justice Department’s information on reporting Hate Crimes: Please report hate crimes … Read more
The Delaware Alliance Against Sexual Violence currently has two job openings which involves work in New Castle, Kent, and Sussex Counties. The Delaware Alliance Against Sexual Violence is Delaware’s newly formed, federally designated statewide sexual assault coalition. Sexual Violence Prevention SpecialistThis is a full time positionClick here to download the job description TrainerThis is a … Read more
Doxy PEP, or doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis, is an emerging preventive measure aimed at reducing the risk of certain sexually transmitted infections (STIs), particularly syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia (Doxy PEP does not protect against viral infections like HIV or MPox). Doxy PEP is especially relevant for sexual and gender minorities (SGM), and others who may face … Read more
The Unitarians Universalists of Southern Delaware (UUSD) will offer a comprehensive sexuality course for 7th to 9th graders starting October 6th. Our Whole Lives (OWL) is a comprehensive sexuality course that aims to help students make informed and responsible decisions about their sexual health and behavior. It equips participants with accurate, age-appropriate information in many … Read more