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Truthsgiving: The True History of Thanksgiving And how you can support Native communities this holiday and beyond.

The PrideVMC LGBTQ+ Veterinary Directory is a searchable resource for anyone looking for LGBTQ+ friendly veterinarians, veterinary technicians, businesses, and organizations. PrideVMC members are welcome to participate in the directory. To do so contact [email protected].

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Supporting LGBTQ kids in schools is win-win for all students, experts say Vincent Pompei, an assistant professor at San Diego State University, and Emily Fisher, a professor in the school psychology program at Loyola Marymount University, discuss recent California legislation that increases support for LGBTQ youth in schools

Mental Health Support - Pride Veterinary Medical Community PrideVMC's mission is to create a better world for the LGBTQIA+ veterinary community that embraces wellbeing by being their authentic selves.

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This was one of my very first designs that I posted and put on apparel! It's still available on t-shirts, hoodies, and sweatshirts on my Etsy under the "Plants!" section (link in bio)! 💖🌈

If you've been here since this design, thank you so so much for sticking around and coming along this journey with me. 🥺❤️

(image description: bright turquoise block letters that read "plants against gender norms" with different houseplants above and below the letters in different LGBTQIA+ themed pots)

LGBTQ+ mental health and su***de prevention resources - please share. And remember, asking for help is a sign of strength!

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We know that our student members are our future. They inspire us to be better and do better. We are honored and proud to support our student-led arm, the Pride Student Veterinary Medical Community (PrideSVMC).

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Contact [email protected] to learn more about PrideSVMC including grants and scholarships!

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Who is PrideVMC?

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The mission of the Pride Veterinary Medical Community (PrideVMC) is to create a better world for the LGBTQ+ veterinary community. We do so by striving to foster acceptance and inclusivity for people of all s*xual orientations, gender identities, and gender presentations within the veterinary medical profession and community.

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We fight discrimination, build collaborative networks, and support LGBTQ+ veterinary students through mentorship and scholarship programs. PrideVMC membership is open to the entire animal health and veterinary community regardless of role, race, color, religion, national origin or citizenship status, s*x, gender identity or expression, s*xual orientation, age, disability, or military status. Allies are welcome!

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1 in 4 high school students identifies as LGBTQ About 1 in 4 high school students identifies as LGBTQ, according to a report the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released on Thursday, using data from 2021.  In 2021, 75.5 per…

Pride month originates from the riot known to many as the Stonewall Uprising that began on June 28, 1969 at the Stonewall Inn in Greenwich Village, New York City. This uprising was a chance for members of the LGBTQ+ community to come together and stand up for long overdue rights. For many, the march was then, and is now, a way to be seen and a chance to live authentically.

PrideVMC, which celebrates our 30th anniversary in 2023 (all year long!), was founded on that history with a mission of creating a better world for the LGBTQ+ veterinary community and a vision for an empowered LGBTQ+ veterinary community that embraces wellbeing by being their authentic selves.

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PrideVMC and our student-led arm PrideSVMC are excited to offer activities and events in honor of Month June 2023. Details can be found on our public calendar at https://buff.ly/2UKuigt.

Everyone is welcome!

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Posted • From “We cannot separate the importance of a sense of belonging from our physical and mental health. The social ties that accompany a sense of belonging are a protective factor helping manage stress and other behavioral issues. When we feel we have support and are not alone, we are more resilient, often coping more effectively with difficult times in our lives. Coping well with hardships decreases the physical and mental effects of these situations.”

All kids need places where they feel at home. Sports can be that place. School should be that place. Let’s make it so.

Prints, shirts and mugs available: Transpainter.com/shop (link in bio)
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