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Blaise Mesa / Kansas News Service
State Government September 24, 2021 - 3:14 pm

LGBTQ foster kids in Kansas have no guarantee they’ll land in homes that accept their identity

by Blaise Mesa, Kansas News Service

The Kansas Department for Children and Families says it works to make sure gay, lesbian and transgender foster children end up in welcoming homes, but nothing in state law requires special consideration.

Fally Afani / On the Town Photo
Arts & Events September 24, 2021 - 3:06 am

Performers make history at Blackout drag show in Lawrence

by Lawrence Times

Black and Brown performers made history at the Thirsty Thursday “Blackout” drag show, which featured only People of Color, at the Jazzhaus in downtown Lawrence.

August Rudisell/@KsScanner
Arts & Events June 27, 2021 - 1:10 pm

A view of Lawrence: Pride Ride at the Lawrence Levee Trail

by Lawrence Times

What’s going on over there? Oh, just Miss Gay Kansas United States Deja Brooks leading the Pride Ride while wearing a giant crown and stilettos.

Contributed; Mackenzie Clark
Lawrence Life June 25, 2021 - 3:41 pm

Center for queer and trans youth coming soon to Lawrence

by Mackenzie Clark

A new community hub is coming to Lawrence, and it aims to help young queer and trans folk — particularly those of color, or QTPOC+ — not only survive, but thrive.

Mackenzie Clark / The Lawrence Times
Arts & Events June 12, 2021 - 10:11 pm

Love, support, and giving free hugs: Lawrence PRIDE attendees share why they showed up

by Mackenzie Clark

It was a hot, sunny day at South Park, but that didn’t stop hundreds of people from showing up for Lawrence PRIDE. Many attendees told the Times they were there to show love and support — including giving free hugs.

Jeff Burkhead/Backstory Photography
Arts & Events June 3, 2021 - 4:25 pm

Lawrence PRIDE to make big return with parade, party

by Mackenzie Clark

With the return of Lawrence PRIDE, MsAmanda Love is excited to feel the love of the community that followed the parade down Massachusetts Street each year, prior to the pandemic.

Education April 10, 2021 - 2:45 pm

Rainbow Kids & Families launching spring inclusion drive with pride packs for Lawrence elementary schools

by Lawrence Times

Starting next week, Lawrence nonprofit Rainbow Kids & Families will share pride resources to boost […]

Sherman Smith/@Sherman_News
State Government March 22, 2021 - 5:15 am

KU researcher says hostile policies impact well-being of LGBTQ youths

by Miranda Davis, Kansas Reflector

A researcher at the University of Kansas who studies mental health in transgender and LGBTQ youths said there is ample research showing how some legislation can have a negative mental health impact on trans kids. 

Sherman Smith/Kansas Reflector
State Government March 17, 2021 - 9:24 pm

Kansas lawmaker says Senate’s obsession with genitals warrants crime for outing LGBTQ kids

by Sherman Smith, Kansas Reflector

Rep. Brandon Woodard introduced legislation Wednesday that would make it a crime to disclose a child’s sexual orientation or gender identity.

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