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LGBTQ Americans Have a Long Way to Go For Economic Equality

Posted by Rainbow Depot on 8/20/2019 to

This past June we celebrated the 50th anniversary of the riots that occurred at the Stonewall Inn in New York City. In recognition there were parades and parties across the country honoring the progress our community has made over this time period.

Why It’s Important to Give Back to the LGBT Community

Posted by Rainbow Depot on 7/18/2019 to

In general, individuals in the United States and around the world are incredibly generous. We support our family and friends. We even support strangers. (Think of the plethora of “GoFundMe” campaigns for those facing difficult times). We subsidize cities and countries in need (especially after a natural disaster). And, sometimes, we even sponsor animals. (Have you ever fostered a puppy or kitten?). We also support the causes in which we believe. Quite often, it is this reinforcement that is critical to those causes and to the individuals behind (or at the forefront of) them.

Is Homosexuality A Choice? One Man’s Research and Beliefs

Posted by Rainbow Depot on 6/19/2019 to

Is homosexuality a choice? This frequently asked question is often met with a variety of answers. According to a recent Ted Talk given by Dr. James O’Keefe, the answer is simply no. In fact, he references numerous studies that share that homosexuality is not only genetically influenced, it is also necessary and beneficial to society.

50 Years of Pride

Posted by Rainbow Depot on 5/16/2019 to

All of us at Rainbow Depot are looking forward to June 2019 as it marks the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising. Did you know that in June of 1969, in Greenwich Village, New York City police raided The Stonewall Inn, a gay bar. They arrested several patrons for violating New York’s gender appropriate clothing statute.

What does non-binary mean?

Posted by Rainbow Depot on 4/12/2019 to

What does non-binary mean? You would be surprised at how many people truly just don’t know. As individuals gain a greater understanding of who they are, it is important that we all try to understand the meanings of the words they use to represent how they identify. At Rainbow Depot, we celebrate diversity and individuality; we constantly do our best to appreciate all of our customers.

Banning Conversion Therapy

Posted by Rainbow Depot on 3/22/2019 to

At Rainbowdepot.com, we embrace diversity and celebrate the LGBTQ community. In an ideal world, the mantra “live and let live” would be the guiding principle by which all would operate. While the LGBTQ community has made great strides in acceptance, both in the United States and in several countries around the world, bias and bigotry still sadly exist. There is perhaps no greater example of this than the continued practice of conversion therapy in our country, USA.

The History of Pride

Posted by Rainbow Depot on 2/18/2019 to

As changes in both perception and laws have taken place, celebrations of LGBTQ Pride, both in the United States and internationally, have become considerably more widespread. In fact, in 2018 there were more than 150 Pride celebrations around the world