On April 26th we recognize International Lesbian Visibility Day. This Day is meant to celebrate and bring visibility to lesbian members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
When we speak of visibility as representation, we mean media representation, and in the areas of health and community services. Being literally seen can foster a sense of identity affirmation. Further, being represented leads to feeling safer to access care, support, and resources.
Read these 2022 LAMBDA Literary Awards winners:
Skye falling by Mia McKenzie (fiction).
Last days by Tamiko Beyer (poetry non-fiction).
The one you want to marry (and other identities I’ve had) : a memoir by Sophie Santos (memoir).
The headmistress by Milena McKay (romance).
Check out the London Lesbian Film Festival, North America’s Longest Running & Canada’s Only Lesbian Film Festival, this May 5th to 7th.
Antonietta/ Netta Coccaro (they/them)
2SLGBTQIA+ Representative
PSAC Ontario Council