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This year during Pride Month, The BALM wants to celebrate how far the LGBTQ+ community has come. With articles about the gayest moments in history, our favorite LGBTQ+ characters and storylines, and the collective frustration  on the monetization of LGBTQ+ struggles, there is definitely something for you!  Join us in celebrating Pride Month by exploring The BALM Pride Collection! ​
Introducing The Teacher Corner, a brand new segment The BALM is testing that will allow  one staff member each month to write something for The BALM! We are beyond excited to  announce that Ms. David will graciously kick us off with her piece No lecture, just a note from your teacher’s desk!

Organization Spotlight

Center On Halsted is the Midwest's largest LGBTQ social service agency. "Center on Halsted serves as an incubator for a number of smaller LGBTQ non-profit organizations, called Resident Partners. We provide operational support, space and resources for organizations that may otherwise find it difficult to interact and grow."

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BIPHOBIA

JUNE 2021

Declaring bisexuality often leads to discrimination, animosity, and invalidation. This article will define biphobia, exposing the  inaccurate stereotypes, and how it impacts bisexuals and the bisexual community.

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