Day of Action Activities

You are invited to participate in today’s Day of Action by engaging in one of the recommendations listed below. This is an opportunity to support your LGBTQ+ Community.

Thank you for your support. 

Educate yourself

Google is a great tool for LGBT allies. Maybe there’s a word or an issue you don’t understand, and that’s okay! Not everyone knows everything, but it is important to take the initiative. For example: “what are the differences between transgender and genderfluid?” or “what does pansexual mean?” It is also a good idea to educate yourself on current legislation involving the LGBT community and learn how you can help.

Confront homophobia or transphobia

For many LGBT folks, speaking out against homophobic or transphobic people can be dangerous. As a straight/cisgender person you are in a better position to do this, with far less consequence. Do not tolerate hate speech, “jokes” or homophobic behaviors. You may not change anyone’s minds but you may be making someone else in the room feel a little safer. 

Help lift voices of people of color

LGBT people of color face higher rates of unemployment, violence, and poverty. Understand that people of color in the LGBT community will have different experiences with discrimination, and support artists, writers, and activists working towards equality for LGBT people as well as people of color.

Human Rights Campaign

Become a member of the Human Rights Campaign(opens in new window)

Stonewall Alliance of Chico

Sign up to volunteer at Stonewall Alliance of Chico(opens in new window)

Educate yourself about anti-LGBTQ bills(opens in new window)

Educate yourself about anti-Trans bills

State-level legislation

E-mail or call the governor and members of your state legislature(opens in new window) to support state-level nondiscrimination legislation, such as marriage equality and other LGBT civil rights measures.

Contact Religious Leaders

Post the Open Letter to Religious Leaders on Sexual and Gender Diversity (PDF) on bulletin boards, or republish it in your congregational web site or newsletter. 

19 LGBTQ+ Movies on Netflix to Help You Learn About & Celebrate the Community(opens in new window)

Books to Read(opens in new window)

Documentaries to watch(opens in new window)

Register to Vote(opens in new window)

LGBTQ+ Courses(opens in new window)