{"id":5294,"date":"2022-01-16T16:14:40","date_gmt":"2022-01-16T21:14:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/norahspeaks.com\/blog\/?p=5294"},"modified":"2022-01-19T19:56:37","modified_gmt":"2022-01-20T00:56:37","slug":"organizations-to-support-in-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/norahspeaks.com\/blog\/social-justice\/organizations-to-support-in-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"Organizations to Support in 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"5294\" class=\"elementor elementor-5294\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-ed6a36d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"ed6a36d\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2da612b\" data-id=\"2da612b\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1aeb364 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1aeb364\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Organizations to Support in 2022<\/h1>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-25c208d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"25c208d\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-fa26c6c\" data-id=\"fa26c6c\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4a5b999 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4a5b999\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>There are so many organizations and causes to support. I will outline a few of a variety of causes that truly support the people and issues they represent.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-782c401 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"782c401\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-0d9bcd9\" data-id=\"0d9bcd9\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-32e7f3f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"32e7f3f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Autism<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1df4045 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1df4045\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-408d8de\" data-id=\"408d8de\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2a6529b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2a6529b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/autisticadvocacy.org\/actioncenter\/\">Action Center | Autistic Self Advocacy Network (autisticadvocacy.org)<\/a>: The Autistic Self Advocacy Network seeks to advance the principles of the disability rights movement with regard to autism. ASAN believes that the goal of autism advocacy should be a world in which autistic people enjoy equal access, rights, and opportunities. We work to empower autistic people across the world to take control of our own lives and the future of our common community, and seek to organize the autistic community to ensure our voices are heard in the national conversation about us. Nothing About Us, Without Us!<\/p><p>What you can do:&nbsp;<\/p><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/autisticadvocacy.org\/policy\/action\/\">Sign up for action alerts<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/autisticadvocacy.org\/policy\/briefs\/\">Read reports and brief materials<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/autisticadvocacy.org\/actioncenter\/issues\/\">Read the issue tracker<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/autisticadvocacy.org\/actioncenter\/issues\/\">Learn about legislative and state advocacy<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/proxycaller.org\/\">Be a proxy caller<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/autisticadvocacy.org\/policy\/submit\/\">Share your policy stories<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/townhallproject.com\/\">Find a town hall<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/autisticadvocacy.org\/get-involved\/affiliate-groups\/\">Join an affiliate group<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/autisticadvocacy.org\/get-involved\/volunteer\/\">Volunteer<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/autisticadvocacy.org\/get-involved\/newsletter\/\">Get the newsletter<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-fb890c2 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"fb890c2\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-36c646d\" data-id=\"36c646d\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-87afc1f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"87afc1f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">LGBTQIA+<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e0f2974 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e0f2974\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a996d0c\" data-id=\"a996d0c\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-faca12b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"faca12b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Trevor Project- To end suicide among <span class=\"glossaryLink\"  title=\"Glossary: lesbian\"  aria-describedby=\"tt\"  data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;lesbian&lt;\/div&gt;&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt;Lesbian reflects female-aligned individuals that primarily attracted to other female-aligned individuals. Make sure it is appropriate as an ally to use this label in relation to another&amp;#039;s sexuality. Some people that like female-aligned individuals just use the term gay. Use the terms that people are using to describe themselves. If someone says they are gay and like people that like female-aligned individuals say that they are gay. Saying lesbian may not be appropriate because it could limit a person&amp;#039;s sexuality if they still figuring it out.I again point you towards GLSEN and The Trevor Project for support. Check out my resource hub as well!&lt;\/div&gt;\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>lesbian<\/span>, <span class=\"glossaryLink\"  title=\"Glossary: gay\"  aria-describedby=\"tt\"  data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;gay&lt;\/div&gt;&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt;attraction to a person of the same genderIt is also used to describe people within the LGBTQIA+ community. Like all other terms, make sure you find out what gay means to each individual and know what terms are appropriate to describe their sexuality. Some people who identify as gay use the term homosexual. That doesn&amp;#039;t make it okay for others that aren&amp;#039;t gay to use it!For more information, visit GLAAD or GLSEN. GLSEN hosts the Day of Silence yearly in April, a student led protest for LGBTQIA+ visibility.&nbsp; Students remain silent for a whole day to reflect the feeling of not being able to come out.If you or you someone you know is struggling with anything related to sexuality, I encourage you to visit sites like the Trevor Project for support if there isn&amp;#039;t support from you or your loved ones family or friends. More links are in my resource hub.&nbsp;&lt;\/div&gt;\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>gay<\/span>, <span class=\"glossaryLink\"  title=\"Glossary: Bisexual\"  aria-describedby=\"tt\"  data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Bisexual&lt;\/div&gt;&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt;Bisexuality is a sexual identity based on a person&amp;#039;s attraction to people of their gender and other gender identities. It can be more than just two genders.&nbsp;It isn&amp;#039;t always an equal attraction. Some use this as a way to dismiss bisexuality. Bi erasure is a real thing, and allies need to advocate for the recognition of this identity.So with the bisexual flag, the pink color represents sexual attraction to the same sex only (gay and lesbian). The blue represents sexual attraction to the opposite sex only (straight). The resultant overlap color purple represents sexual attraction to both sexes (bi).For more information, visit The Bisexual Resource Center which has great information for people that identify as bisexual and allies. Additionally, follow @bisexuals_speak, an Instagram account run by a friend of mine.Finally, check out my resource hub for more websites for the LBGTQIA+ community and allies.&lt;\/div&gt;\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>bisexual<\/span>, <span class=\"glossaryLink\"  title=\"Glossary: transgender\"  aria-describedby=\"tt\"  data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;transgender&lt;\/div&gt;&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt;Transgender describes people whose gender identity differs from the sex they were assigned at birth (GLAAD).&nbsp;&nbsp;For some people, their gender identity does not fit neatly into those two choices. For people that are transgender, the sex they were assigned at birth and their own internal gender identity do not match. Some people that are transgender try to bring their body in alignment with their identity, called a transition.FlagThe light blue stripes are the traditional color for baby boys. The pink stripes the traditional color for baby girls. The white stripe is for those who are transitioning or consider themselves having a neutral or undefined gender.&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Healthcare&amp;lt;\/strong&amp;gt;This involves many surgeries such as top surgeries, gender reconstructive surgeries, the list goes on. People that are transgender can seek out voice therapy to change their voice to match their desired gender.&nbsp; Cost is the main barrier. Most health insurance companies do not cover surgeries or therapies. So, it is all out of pocket. For people that are transgender, this is near impossible because of income, especially if they are not out or not supported by their loved ones.&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Sexual Orientation&amp;lt;\/strong&amp;gt;Like everyone else, transgender people have a sexual orientation. People that are transgender may be straight, lesbian, gay, bisexual, or queer. For example, a person who transitions from male-aligned to female-aligned and is attracted solely to male-aligned individuals&nbsp; would typically identify as a straight individual. A person who transitions from female-aligned to male-aligned and is attracted solely to people that are male-aligned would typically identify as a gay individual.&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Pronouns &amp;lt;\/strong&amp;gt;Pronouns are extremely important for people that are transgender. Ask their pronouns and name. People that are transgender may go by a different name then what was given to them at birth. If you&amp;#039;re unsure which pronoun a person uses, listen first to the pronoun other people use when referring to that person. If you must ask which pronoun the person uses, start with your own. For example, &amp;quot;Hi, I&amp;#039;m Alex and I use the pronouns he and him. What about you?&amp;quot; If you accidently use the wrong pronoun for someone, apologize quickly and sincerely, then move forward with intention. The bigger deal you make out of the situation, the more uncomfortable it is for everyone.So if you are or know someone who is transgender, you are valid. If you are seeking help or services, or are an ally wanting to learn more please visit my resource hub for more links that can direct you on where to start. A great starting place is GLAAD. Additionally, as allies, educate yourself on the exploitation of this community for financial gain, and the high incidence of violence against people that are transgender , especially for people of color that are transgender.&nbsp;&lt;\/div&gt;\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>transgender<\/span>, <span class=\"glossaryLink\"  title=\"Glossary: queer\"  aria-describedby=\"tt\"  data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;queer&lt;\/div&gt;&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt;Queer is an umbrella term that is used by some members of the LGBTQ+ community. Some members of the LGBTQ+ community, including some people that are polysexual , choose to identify as such. This may be because they feel it offers them more sexual fluidity than choosing another label (Medium.com). Some people that are LGBTQIA+ reject the word queer. This is because the term has a history of use as a slur against the LGBTQ+ community. For others, this may be because another label holds more power for them personally.Listen to your friends and use the terminology that they use to refer to themselves. If you&rsquo;ve only ever heard a friend refer to themselves as pansexual, don&rsquo;t call them bisexual and vice versa.&amp;lt;br\/&amp;gt;The only caveat to this would be a warning to straight people about using the word. As some do find the word to be offensive, a Medium.com writer advises against using the word at all unless someone has explicitly told you this is how they want to be referred to.&amp;lt;br\/&amp;gt;For more information, read this article about the complications of the word.&lt;\/div&gt;\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>queer<\/span> &amp; questioning young people. Crisis services, peer support, research, public education and advocacy.&nbsp;<\/p><p>What you can do:<\/p><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thetrevorproject.org\/volunteer\/\">Volunteer<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thetrevorproject.org\/donate\/\">Donate<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/thetrevorproject.org\/fundraise\/\">Fundraise<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thetrevorproject.org\/partner-with-us\/\">Partner with the Trevor Project<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-37937dc elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"37937dc\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-55e6069\" data-id=\"55e6069\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dd1b3a3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dd1b3a3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/transequality.org\/\">National Center for Transgender Equality-<\/a> NCTE was founded in 2003 by <span class=\"glossaryLink\"  title=\"Glossary: transgender\"  aria-describedby=\"tt\"  data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;transgender&lt;\/div&gt;&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt;Transgender describes people whose gender identity differs from the sex they were assigned at birth (GLAAD).&nbsp;&nbsp;For some people, their gender identity does not fit neatly into those two choices. For people that are transgender, the sex they were assigned at birth and their own internal gender identity do not match. Some people that are transgender try to bring their body in alignment with their identity, called a transition.FlagThe light blue stripes are the traditional color for baby boys. The pink stripes the traditional color for baby girls. The white stripe is for those who are transitioning or consider themselves having a neutral or undefined gender.&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Healthcare&amp;lt;\/strong&amp;gt;This involves many surgeries such as top surgeries, gender reconstructive surgeries, the list goes on. People that are transgender can seek out voice therapy to change their voice to match their desired gender.&nbsp; Cost is the main barrier. Most health insurance companies do not cover surgeries or therapies. So, it is all out of pocket. For people that are transgender, this is near impossible because of income, especially if they are not out or not supported by their loved ones.&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Sexual Orientation&amp;lt;\/strong&amp;gt;Like everyone else, transgender people have a sexual orientation. People that are transgender may be straight, lesbian, gay, bisexual, or queer. For example, a person who transitions from male-aligned to female-aligned and is attracted solely to male-aligned individuals&nbsp; would typically identify as a straight individual. A person who transitions from female-aligned to male-aligned and is attracted solely to people that are male-aligned would typically identify as a gay individual.&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Pronouns &amp;lt;\/strong&amp;gt;Pronouns are extremely important for people that are transgender. Ask their pronouns and name. People that are transgender may go by a different name then what was given to them at birth. If you&amp;#039;re unsure which pronoun a person uses, listen first to the pronoun other people use when referring to that person. If you must ask which pronoun the person uses, start with your own. For example, &amp;quot;Hi, I&amp;#039;m Alex and I use the pronouns he and him. What about you?&amp;quot; If you accidently use the wrong pronoun for someone, apologize quickly and sincerely, then move forward with intention. The bigger deal you make out of the situation, the more uncomfortable it is for everyone.So if you are or know someone who is transgender, you are valid. If you are seeking help or services, or are an ally wanting to learn more please visit my resource hub for more links that can direct you on where to start. A great starting place is GLAAD. Additionally, as allies, educate yourself on the exploitation of this community for financial gain, and the high incidence of violence against people that are transgender , especially for people of color that are transgender.&nbsp;&lt;\/div&gt;\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>transgender<\/span> activists who recognized the urgent need for policy change to advance <span class=\"glossaryLink\"  title=\"Glossary: transgender\"  aria-describedby=\"tt\"  data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;transgender&lt;\/div&gt;&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt;Transgender describes people whose gender identity differs from the sex they were assigned at birth (GLAAD).&nbsp;&nbsp;For some people, their gender identity does not fit neatly into those two choices. For people that are transgender, the sex they were assigned at birth and their own internal gender identity do not match. Some people that are transgender try to bring their body in alignment with their identity, called a transition.FlagThe light blue stripes are the traditional color for baby boys. The pink stripes the traditional color for baby girls. The white stripe is for those who are transitioning or consider themselves having a neutral or undefined gender.&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Healthcare&amp;lt;\/strong&amp;gt;This involves many surgeries such as top surgeries, gender reconstructive surgeries, the list goes on. People that are transgender can seek out voice therapy to change their voice to match their desired gender.&nbsp; Cost is the main barrier. Most health insurance companies do not cover surgeries or therapies. So, it is all out of pocket. For people that are transgender, this is near impossible because of income, especially if they are not out or not supported by their loved ones.&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Sexual Orientation&amp;lt;\/strong&amp;gt;Like everyone else, transgender people have a sexual orientation. People that are transgender may be straight, lesbian, gay, bisexual, or queer. For example, a person who transitions from male-aligned to female-aligned and is attracted solely to male-aligned individuals&nbsp; would typically identify as a straight individual. A person who transitions from female-aligned to male-aligned and is attracted solely to people that are male-aligned would typically identify as a gay individual.&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Pronouns &amp;lt;\/strong&amp;gt;Pronouns are extremely important for people that are transgender. Ask their pronouns and name. People that are transgender may go by a different name then what was given to them at birth. If you&amp;#039;re unsure which pronoun a person uses, listen first to the pronoun other people use when referring to that person. If you must ask which pronoun the person uses, start with your own. For example, &amp;quot;Hi, I&amp;#039;m Alex and I use the pronouns he and him. What about you?&amp;quot; If you accidently use the wrong pronoun for someone, apologize quickly and sincerely, then move forward with intention. The bigger deal you make out of the situation, the more uncomfortable it is for everyone.So if you are or know someone who is transgender, you are valid. If you are seeking help or services, or are an ally wanting to learn more please visit my resource hub for more links that can direct you on where to start. A great starting place is GLAAD. Additionally, as allies, educate yourself on the exploitation of this community for financial gain, and the high incidence of violence against people that are transgender , especially for people of color that are transgender.&nbsp;&lt;\/div&gt;\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>transgender<\/span> equality. With a committed board of directors, a volunteer staff of one, and donated office space, we set out to accomplish what no one had yet done: provide a powerful <span class=\"glossaryLink\"  title=\"Glossary: transgender\"  aria-describedby=\"tt\"  data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;transgender&lt;\/div&gt;&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt;Transgender describes people whose gender identity differs from the sex they were assigned at birth (GLAAD).&nbsp;&nbsp;For some people, their gender identity does not fit neatly into those two choices. For people that are transgender, the sex they were assigned at birth and their own internal gender identity do not match. Some people that are transgender try to bring their body in alignment with their identity, called a transition.FlagThe light blue stripes are the traditional color for baby boys. The pink stripes the traditional color for baby girls. The white stripe is for those who are transitioning or consider themselves having a neutral or undefined gender.&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Healthcare&amp;lt;\/strong&amp;gt;This involves many surgeries such as top surgeries, gender reconstructive surgeries, the list goes on. People that are transgender can seek out voice therapy to change their voice to match their desired gender.&nbsp; Cost is the main barrier. Most health insurance companies do not cover surgeries or therapies. So, it is all out of pocket. For people that are transgender, this is near impossible because of income, especially if they are not out or not supported by their loved ones.&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Sexual Orientation&amp;lt;\/strong&amp;gt;Like everyone else, transgender people have a sexual orientation. People that are transgender may be straight, lesbian, gay, bisexual, or queer. For example, a person who transitions from male-aligned to female-aligned and is attracted solely to male-aligned individuals&nbsp; would typically identify as a straight individual. A person who transitions from female-aligned to male-aligned and is attracted solely to people that are male-aligned would typically identify as a gay individual.&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Pronouns &amp;lt;\/strong&amp;gt;Pronouns are extremely important for people that are transgender. Ask their pronouns and name. People that are transgender may go by a different name then what was given to them at birth. If you&amp;#039;re unsure which pronoun a person uses, listen first to the pronoun other people use when referring to that person. If you must ask which pronoun the person uses, start with your own. For example, &amp;quot;Hi, I&amp;#039;m Alex and I use the pronouns he and him. What about you?&amp;quot; If you accidently use the wrong pronoun for someone, apologize quickly and sincerely, then move forward with intention. The bigger deal you make out of the situation, the more uncomfortable it is for everyone.So if you are or know someone who is transgender, you are valid. If you are seeking help or services, or are an ally wanting to learn more please visit my resource hub for more links that can direct you on where to start. A great starting place is GLAAD. Additionally, as allies, educate yourself on the exploitation of this community for financial gain, and the high incidence of violence against people that are transgender , especially for people of color that are transgender.&nbsp;&lt;\/div&gt;\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>transgender<\/span> advocacy presence in Washington, DC.<\/p><p>What you can do:&nbsp;<\/p><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/transequality.org\/action-centers\">Join an Action Center<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/transequality.org\/families\">Share your connection to transgender rights<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/transequality.org\/about-transgender\">Self-Educate<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/secure.transequality.org\/site\/SPageServer\/;jsessionid=00000000.app273a?NONCE_TOKEN=8483A724B8C9BCC983C65F68907C77BA&amp;pagename=ncte_sign_up\">Join the mailing list<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-db0015b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"db0015b\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4e17e05\" data-id=\"4e17e05\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-41207a8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"41207a8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blacktrans.org\/about-us\/\">Black Trans Advocacy Coalition- <\/a>Established in 2011, The National Black Trans Advocacy Coalition is the only social justice organization led by black trans people to collectively address the inequities faced in the black <span class=\"glossaryLink\"  title=\"Glossary: transgender\"  aria-describedby=\"tt\"  data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;transgender&lt;\/div&gt;&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt;Transgender describes people whose gender identity differs from the sex they were assigned at birth (GLAAD).&nbsp;&nbsp;For some people, their gender identity does not fit neatly into those two choices. For people that are transgender, the sex they were assigned at birth and their own internal gender identity do not match. Some people that are transgender try to bring their body in alignment with their identity, called a transition.FlagThe light blue stripes are the traditional color for baby boys. The pink stripes the traditional color for baby girls. The white stripe is for those who are transitioning or consider themselves having a neutral or undefined gender.&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Healthcare&amp;lt;\/strong&amp;gt;This involves many surgeries such as top surgeries, gender reconstructive surgeries, the list goes on. People that are transgender can seek out voice therapy to change their voice to match their desired gender.&nbsp; Cost is the main barrier. Most health insurance companies do not cover surgeries or therapies. So, it is all out of pocket. For people that are transgender, this is near impossible because of income, especially if they are not out or not supported by their loved ones.&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Sexual Orientation&amp;lt;\/strong&amp;gt;Like everyone else, transgender people have a sexual orientation. People that are transgender may be straight, lesbian, gay, bisexual, or queer. For example, a person who transitions from male-aligned to female-aligned and is attracted solely to male-aligned individuals&nbsp; would typically identify as a straight individual. A person who transitions from female-aligned to male-aligned and is attracted solely to people that are male-aligned would typically identify as a gay individual.&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Pronouns &amp;lt;\/strong&amp;gt;Pronouns are extremely important for people that are transgender. Ask their pronouns and name. People that are transgender may go by a different name then what was given to them at birth. If you&amp;#039;re unsure which pronoun a person uses, listen first to the pronoun other people use when referring to that person. If you must ask which pronoun the person uses, start with your own. For example, &amp;quot;Hi, I&amp;#039;m Alex and I use the pronouns he and him. What about you?&amp;quot; If you accidently use the wrong pronoun for someone, apologize quickly and sincerely, then move forward with intention. The bigger deal you make out of the situation, the more uncomfortable it is for everyone.So if you are or know someone who is transgender, you are valid. If you are seeking help or services, or are an ally wanting to learn more please visit my resource hub for more links that can direct you on where to start. A great starting place is GLAAD. Additionally, as allies, educate yourself on the exploitation of this community for financial gain, and the high incidence of violence against people that are transgender , especially for people of color that are transgender.&nbsp;&lt;\/div&gt;\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>transgender<\/span> human experience. Through our national advocacy center and affiliate state chapters we work daily, advocating to end poverty, discrimination in all forms and its human inequities faced in health, employment, housing and education that are rooted in systemic racism, to improve the lived experience of <span class=\"glossaryLink\"  title=\"Glossary: transgender\"  aria-describedby=\"tt\"  data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;transgender&lt;\/div&gt;&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt;Transgender describes people whose gender identity differs from the sex they were assigned at birth (GLAAD).&nbsp;&nbsp;For some people, their gender identity does not fit neatly into those two choices. For people that are transgender, the sex they were assigned at birth and their own internal gender identity do not match. Some people that are transgender try to bring their body in alignment with their identity, called a transition.FlagThe light blue stripes are the traditional color for baby boys. The pink stripes the traditional color for baby girls. The white stripe is for those who are transitioning or consider themselves having a neutral or undefined gender.&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Healthcare&amp;lt;\/strong&amp;gt;This involves many surgeries such as top surgeries, gender reconstructive surgeries, the list goes on. People that are transgender can seek out voice therapy to change their voice to match their desired gender.&nbsp; Cost is the main barrier. Most health insurance companies do not cover surgeries or therapies. So, it is all out of pocket. For people that are transgender, this is near impossible because of income, especially if they are not out or not supported by their loved ones.&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Sexual Orientation&amp;lt;\/strong&amp;gt;Like everyone else, transgender people have a sexual orientation. People that are transgender may be straight, lesbian, gay, bisexual, or queer. For example, a person who transitions from male-aligned to female-aligned and is attracted solely to male-aligned individuals&nbsp; would typically identify as a straight individual. A person who transitions from female-aligned to male-aligned and is attracted solely to people that are male-aligned would typically identify as a gay individual.&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Pronouns &amp;lt;\/strong&amp;gt;Pronouns are extremely important for people that are transgender. Ask their pronouns and name. People that are transgender may go by a different name then what was given to them at birth. If you&amp;#039;re unsure which pronoun a person uses, listen first to the pronoun other people use when referring to that person. If you must ask which pronoun the person uses, start with your own. For example, &amp;quot;Hi, I&amp;#039;m Alex and I use the pronouns he and him. What about you?&amp;quot; If you accidently use the wrong pronoun for someone, apologize quickly and sincerely, then move forward with intention. The bigger deal you make out of the situation, the more uncomfortable it is for everyone.So if you are or know someone who is transgender, you are valid. If you are seeking help or services, or are an ally wanting to learn more please visit my resource hub for more links that can direct you on where to start. A great starting place is GLAAD. Additionally, as allies, educate yourself on the exploitation of this community for financial gain, and the high incidence of violence against people that are transgender , especially for people of color that are transgender.&nbsp;&lt;\/div&gt;\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>transgender<\/span> people.&nbsp; Our work is based in peace building, community education, public policy initiatives, empowerment programs and direct services. The National Black Trans Advocacy Coalition works with communities in the U.S. and across the globe to foster diversity, inclusion and equality for all people and is lead by the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/blacktransmen.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Black Transmen, Inc<\/a>.,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/blacktranswomen.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Black Transwomen, Inc<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/blacktransmx\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Black Trans MX<\/a> non-profit organizations.<\/p><p>What you can do:&nbsp;<\/p><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/blacktrans.org\/create-a-fundraiser\/\">Create a fundraiser<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/blacktrans.org\/#equality\">Advocate for the Equality Act<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/blacktrans.org\/add-transgender-resource\/\">Add Transgender Support Research<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/btac.blacktrans.org\/\">Attend the BTAC Conference (Basic Registration is Free!)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><p>&nbsp;<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-58faa0b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"58faa0b\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2e1ebc3\" data-id=\"2e1ebc3\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2a0dbd4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2a0dbd4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intersexjusticeproject.org\/\">Intersex Justice Project | Black and Brown intersex people winning bodily autonomy- <\/a><strong>We campaign to #EndIntersexSurgery. <\/strong><em>We use direct action and other strategies to end surgeries to change the bodies of unconsenting young people, such as clitoral, vaginal, and testicular surgeries on infant.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p><p>What you can do:&nbsp;<\/p><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intersexjusticeproject.org\/resources.html\">Host a Protest<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.micahbazant.com\/buy-art\/protect-intersex-youth\">Buy Protect Intersex Youth Posters&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><p>&nbsp;<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e7678ca elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e7678ca\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-280d8b2\" data-id=\"280d8b2\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-edb175e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"edb175e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"glossaryLink\"  title=\"Glossary: Asexual\"  aria-describedby=\"tt\"  data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Asexual&lt;\/div&gt;&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt;This is a term to describe people who may not experience sexual attraction or do not have an interest in sex. Asexuality is a spectrum- there can be varying levels of sexual, romantic or emotional attraction. Additionally, make sure to get to know what being asexual means to each person that identifies with this term. There are many people that identify as &amp;quot;ace&amp;quot; (for short) that still have sex, and enjoy it! Pictured above, the flag&amp;#039;s colors represent identities within an umbrella, according to The Asexuality Archive.&nbsp; So, black is for straight-up asexual, grey is for grey-asexuality and demisexuality, white is for non-asexual partners and allies, and purple is for the community as a whole. For more information, visit The Asexuality Archive!Check out my resource hub for more LGBTQIA+ friendly websites.&lt;\/div&gt;\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>Asexual<\/span> Outreach-Ace and aro leaders around the world are leading the way to a brighter future, and we&rsquo;re proud to provide our community with tools and resources to enable all of us to grow together!<\/p><p>What you can do:&nbsp;<\/p><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/asexualoutreach.org\/#volunteer\">Volunteer<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/aceweek.org\/\">Get Involved in Ace Week<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/aceweek.org\/contact\/start-a-fundraiser\">Start a Fundraiser<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/aceweek.org\/contact\/request-a-speaker\">Request a Speaker<\/a><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"mt-8 sm:max-w-lg sm:mx-auto sm:text-center lg:text-left lg:mx-0\">&nbsp;<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-dab77ea elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"dab77ea\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-cc0e655\" data-id=\"cc0e655\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f7c818 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7f7c818\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Mental Health\n<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2794ee8 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2794ee8\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-27af84c\" data-id=\"27af84c\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2a65b24 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2a65b24\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nami.org\/Home\">National Alliance on Mental Illness-&nbsp; <\/a>NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the nation&rsquo;s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. What started as a small group of families gathered around a kitchen table in 1979 has blossomed into the nation&rsquo;s leading voice on mental health. Today, we are an alliance of more than 600 local Affiliates and 48 State Organizations&#8239;who work in your community to raise awareness and provide support and education that was not previously available to those in need.<\/p><p>What you can do:&nbsp;<\/p><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/nami.org\/Get-Involved\/Find-a-NAMIWalk\">NAMI Walk<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/nami.org\/Get-Involved\/Find-a-NAMIWalk\">NAMI National Convention<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/nami.org\/Get-Involved\/Become-a-Fundraiser\">Become a Fundraiser<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/nami.org\/Get-Involved\/Pledge-to-Be-StigmaFree\">Pledge to Be Stigma Free<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/nami.org\/Get-Involved\/Share-Your-Story\/Present-Your-Story\">Present Your Story<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/nami.org\/About-NAMI\/Who-We-Are\/Meet-Our-Partners\">Partner with Them<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/nami.org\/About-NAMI\/Form-a-NAMI-Affiliate\">Form a NAMI Affiliate<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/nami.org\/About-NAMI\/Join-NAMI\/Become-a-Member\">Become a Member<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/nami.quorum.us\/action_center\/\">Advocacy<\/a><\/li><\/ul><p>&nbsp;<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-8960089 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"8960089\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5fafddc\" data-id=\"5fafddc\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a70c2cd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a70c2cd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.activeminds.org\/\">Active Minds-<\/a><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Active Minds was founded by&nbsp;<\/span><a style=\"font-size: 16px; background-color: #ffffff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.activeminds.org\/about-us\/our-team\/alison-malmon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alison Malmon<\/a><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"> when she was a junior at the University of Pennsylvania following the suicide of her older brother, and only sibling, Brian. <\/span>Active Minds has since become the premier organization impacting young adults and mental health. Now on more than 600 campuses, we directly reach close to 1.8 million students each year through campus awareness campaigns, events, advocacy, outreach, and more. In addition to a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.activeminds.org\/programs\/chapter-network\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">600+ strong National Chapter Network<\/a>&nbsp;empowering passionate student advocates, Active Minds&rsquo; programs include&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.activeminds.org\/programs\/send-silence-packing\/\">Send Silence Packing<\/a><sup>&reg;<\/sup>, an award-winning suicide prevention exhibit;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.activeminds.org\/programs\/am-speakers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Active Minds Speakers<\/a>, a curated group of professional storytellers and presenters who provide&nbsp;encouraging and safe mental health education for students and other audiences; the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.activeminds.org\/programs\/healthy-campus-award\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Healthy Campus Award<\/a>, which honors colleges that are prioritizing student health and well-being; and the newly launched&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.activeminds.org\/about-mental-health\/be-there\/be-there-for-your-employees\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Active Minds @Work<\/a> offerings to build a mental health culture in the workplace.&nbsp; Our consistent message, amplified by nearly 15,000 young adults each year, is that mental health needs to be talked about as easily as physical health.&nbsp;<\/p><p>What you can do:&nbsp;<\/p><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.activeminds.org\/project-wake-up\/\">Project Wake Up<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.activeminds.org\/programs\/am-speakers\/\">Bring a Speaker to your Event<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.activeminds.org\/programs\/send-silence-packing\/\">Send Silence Packing<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.activeminds.org\/programs\/behind-the-backpacks\/\">Behind the Backpacks<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.activeminds.org\/get-involved\/fundraise\/\">Fundraise<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.activeminds.org\/?page_id=619\">Join Active Minds<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.activeminds.org\/newsletter-sign-up\/\">Get the Newsletter<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.activeminds.org\/get-involved\/amplifiers\/\">Participate in Social Media Campaigns<\/a><\/li><\/ul><p>&nbsp;<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f710dd0 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f710dd0\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-72d0458\" data-id=\"72d0458\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4bb9e48 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4bb9e48\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crisistextline.org\/\">Crisis Text Line<\/a>&ndash; Text&nbsp;<strong>HOME<\/strong>&nbsp;to&nbsp;<a href=\"sms:741741\">741741<\/a>&nbsp;from anywhere in the United States, anytime. Crisis Text Line is here for any crisis. A live, trained Crisis Counselor receives the text and responds, all from our secure online platform. The volunteer Crisis Counselor will help you move from a hot moment to a cool moment.<\/p><p>What you can do:&nbsp;<\/p><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crisistextline.org\/become-a-volunteer\/\">Become a volunteer crisis counselor&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crisistextline.org\/donate\/\">Donate and Fundraise&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-77d8eac elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"77d8eac\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c75728d\" data-id=\"c75728d\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0e5173c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0e5173c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/jedfoundation.org\/\">Jed Foundation-<\/a><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">The Jed Foundation is a nonprofit that protects emotional health and prevents suicide for our nation&rsquo;s teens and young adults, giving them the skills and support they need to thrive today&hellip;and tomorrow.<\/span><\/p><p>What you can do:&nbsp;<\/p><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/jedfoundation.org\/support\/mental-health-support-center\/\">Build Awareness with Jed&rsquo;s Resource Center<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/seizetheawkward.org\/\">Seize the Award- Know the Signs<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/jedfoundation.org\/jed-student-ambassadors\/\">Become a Student Ambassador<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/jedfoundation.org\/jed-campus\/\">Bring JED to your Campus<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/jedfoundation.org\/campus-screening-opportunities\/\">Host a Film Screening<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/go.okstate.edu\/campaigns\/lets-talk-about-it\/index.html\">Plan a Wellness Event<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/jedfoundation.org\/support\/volunteer\/\">Volunteer<\/a><\/li><\/ul><section class=\"section image-video-section full-width-image bg-color-white top\"><div class=\"container\">&nbsp;<\/div><\/section><p>&nbsp;<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e927a03 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e927a03\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-79a8843\" data-id=\"79a8843\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-95bb9d0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"95bb9d0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Immigration<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d8b3615 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d8b3615\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3ad874b\" data-id=\"3ad874b\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1dfdc28 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1dfdc28\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/unitedwedream.org\/#join-uwd\">United We Dream | The Largest Immigrant Youth-Led Network<\/a>&ndash; <span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">When you&rsquo;re undocumented, you face a lot of discrimination, and that creates a lot of fear. At United We Dream, we transform that fear into finding your voice. We empower people to develop their leadership, their organizing skills, and to develop our own campaigns to fight for justice and dignity for immigrants and all people. This is achieved through immigrant youth-led campaigns at the local, state, and federal level.<\/span><\/p><p>What you can do:&nbsp;<\/p><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/unitedwedream.org\/getinvolved\/join-united-dream\/\">Become a member<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/action.unitedwedream.org\/petition\/start?source=UWD\">Start a petition<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/unitedwedream.org\/getinvolved\/call-congress-demand-clean-dream-act-december\/\">Contact Congress<\/a><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"x-column x-sm x-1-3\" data-x-element=\"column\" data-x-params='{\"fade\":true}' data-fade=\"true\">&nbsp;<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4c6edec elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4c6edec\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ae2ae57\" data-id=\"ae2ae57\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9cc0270 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9cc0270\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Environment<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-641eabf elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"641eabf\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-abba011\" data-id=\"abba011\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4a10709 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4a10709\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.catf.us\/\">Clean Air Task Force- <\/a>Today, we continue to apply our technical and policy know-how to aspects of the climate challenge in cutting-edge ways. Fueled by facts rather than ideology, CATF combines technology innovation, policy advocacy, and thought leadership expertise to leverage workable solutions to this global crisis. We are taking a fundamental, serious look at what will be required of our society and institutions to reach the necessary intensity and funding levels for energy innovation, allowing us to attain the daunting, but necessary goal of a zero-carbon global energy system by mid-century. Despite our growing stature as a research and advocacy leader in the global climate debate, we remain true to our beginnings as a science-based organization.<\/p><p>What you can do:&nbsp;<\/p><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.catf.us\/sign-up\/\">Subscribe to the newsletter<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/give.catf.us\/give\/329616\/#!\/donation\/checkout\">Donate<\/a><\/li><\/ul><p>&nbsp;<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a8ef465 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"a8ef465\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-799b4a9\" data-id=\"799b4a9\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b034a02 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b034a02\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Poverty<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a4bb233 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"a4bb233\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1ae9870\" data-id=\"1ae9870\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e54cad0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e54cad0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/borgenproject.org\/about-us\/\">&nbsp;The Borgen Project- <\/a>The Borgen Project believes that leaders of the most powerful nation on earth should be doing more to address global poverty. We&rsquo;re the innovative, national campaign that is working to make poverty a focus of U.S. foreign policy.<\/p><div data-original_url=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=3Tj7r8IU_Kg\">What you can do:&nbsp;<\/div><ul><li data-original_url=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=3Tj7r8IU_Kg\"><a href=\"https:\/\/borgenproject.org\/call-congress\/\">Contact Congress<\/a><\/li><li data-original_url=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=3Tj7r8IU_Kg\"><a href=\"https:\/\/borgenproject.org\/volunteer-opportunities\/\">Volunteer<\/a><\/li><li data-original_url=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=3Tj7r8IU_Kg\"><a href=\"https:\/\/borgenproject.org\/covid-19-africa-hub\/\">COVID-19 and Africa<\/a><\/li><li data-original_url=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=3Tj7r8IU_Kg\"><a href=\"https:\/\/borgenproject.org\/newsletter\/\">E-Alerts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><p>&nbsp;<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-733d845 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"733d845\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2475a0a\" data-id=\"2475a0a\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d93677 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4d93677\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Palestine<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-092e284 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"092e284\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-365830b\" data-id=\"365830b\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-015fac7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"015fac7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lajee.ps\/\">Lajee Center &ndash; Home Page<\/a>&ndash; <strong>Lajee Center<\/strong>&nbsp;(&lsquo;lajee&rsquo; means &lsquo;refugee&rsquo; in Arabic), was established in<strong>&nbsp;Aida Refugee Camp<\/strong>&nbsp;in April 2000 by a group of 11 young people from the Camp who wanted to serve the community. Lajee is a community-based grassroots creative cultural centre that works with new generations of Palestinians as they continue their ongoing struggle for justice and rights for Palestine and all Palestinians.<\/p><p>Wha you can do:&nbsp;<\/p><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lajee.ps\/index.php\/donate\">Donate<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aidacenter.org\/#about-us\">Volunteer with Aida Camp<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-fc15164 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"fc15164\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-0f31718\" data-id=\"0f31718\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9c53b8b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9c53b8b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>There are so many important causes and organizations out there. I barely scratched the surface. To learn about other important organizations, check out my latest post on&nbsp;<a title=\"Transgender Mental Health Resources\" href=\"https:\/\/norahspeaks.com\/blog\/slp\/transgender-mental-health-resources\/\">Transgender Mental Health Resources<\/a>. What organizations do you support?<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Organizations to Support in 2022 There are so many organizations and causes to support. I will outline a few of a variety of causes that truly support the people and issues they represent. Autism Action Center | Autistic Self Advocacy Network (autisticadvocacy.org): The Autistic Self Advocacy Network seeks to advance the principles of the disability &hellip;<\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more\"> <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/norahspeaks.com\/blog\/social-justice\/organizations-to-support-in-2022\/\"> <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Organizations to Support in 2022<\/span> Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_bbp_topic_count":0,"_bbp_reply_count":0,"_bbp_total_topic_count":0,"_bbp_total_reply_count":0,"_bbp_voice_count":0,"_bbp_anonymous_reply_count":0,"_bbp_topic_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_reply_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_forum_subforum_count":0,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"default","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"default","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":""},"categories":[64],"tags":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"featured_image_src":null,"featured_image_src_square":null,"author_info":{"display_name":"norah.aljunaidi@gmail.com","author_link":"https:\/\/norahspeaks.com\/blog\/author\/norah-aljunaidigmail-com\/"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/norahspeaks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5294"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/norahspeaks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/norahspeaks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/norahspeaks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/norahspeaks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5294"}],"version-history":[{"count":14,"href":"https:\/\/norahspeaks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5294\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5334,"href":"https:\/\/norahspeaks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5294\/revisions\/5334"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/norahspeaks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5294"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/norahspeaks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5294"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/norahspeaks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5294"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}