On Lesbian Visibility Day, we remember how it all got started and why it's still so significant. We recognize why it still matters.

Episode 12 May 02, 2023 00:04:15
On Lesbian Visibility Day, we remember how it all got started and why it's still so significant. We recognize why it still matters.
Not Just A Rainbow
On Lesbian Visibility Day, we remember how it all got started and why it's still so significant. We recognize why it still matters.

May 02 2023 | 00:04:15

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Show Notes

Lesbian Visibility Day is a day to celebrate and recognize the achievements of lesbians around the world. On this day, we remember how far we have come in terms of acceptance and visibility. But we also recognize that there is still more work to be done in order to ensure that all members of the LGBTQ+ community have equal rights and opportunities.

The first Lesbian Visibility Day was held on April 26th, 1999, with a march through downtown San Francisco. Since then, it has grown into an international event celebrated by many countries around the world. The goal of this day is to raise awareness about lesbian issues and advocate for equality for all members of the LGBTQ+ community. We need Lesbian Visibility Day because it provides a platform for us to share our stories and make our voices heard. It also serves as a reminder that we must continue fighting for recognition and acceptance in society.

The L in LGBTQ+ is an important part of the acronym, but it has been particularly marginalized over the past few years. This is due to a number of factors, including an increase in anti-lesbian rhetoric, a lack of representation in mainstream media, and a lack of visibility for lesbian issues.

This marginalization has had real-life implications for lesbians. For example, the term “lesbian MILF XXX” has become increasingly popular on porn sites and other online spaces, while cis lesbians have faced discrimination and violence due to their gender identity.

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