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Study finds LGBQ report higher rates of adverse childhood experiences . . .
A new study led by researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Vanderbilt University found that 83% of lesbian, gay, bisexual and queer (LGBQ) individuals reported going through adverse childhood experiences (ACE) such as sexual and emotional abuse, and worse mental health as adults when compared to their heterosexual peers.
Lauren Beach wins Friend of Nursing Award
We want to extend our heartfelt congratulations to Lauren Beach, JD, PhD, who recently received the Friend of Nursing Award from the Vanderbilt University Nursing School Alumni Board. Lauren is the former Director of LGBTQ Research for the Program for LGBTQ Health. She now the interim director of the EDIT program at the Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine Institute for Sexual and Gender Minority Health and Wellbeing. We are so proud of Lauren and look forward to her contributions to the field of LGBTQ health in the future!
VUMC PRIDE Resource Group to observe LGBTQ History Month
VUMC’s PRIDE Resource Group is observing October as LGBTQ History Month with several events:
Virtual Gathering with the Creators of The Black Trans Prayer Book
J Mase III and Lady Dane Figueroa Edidi will be sharing their wisdom, creativity, and leadership with Vanderbilt University on February 18th and 19th. J Mase and Lady Dane are the visionary creators and editors of the Black Trans Prayer Book, an interfaith, multi-dimensional, artistic and theological work that collects the stories, poems, prayers, meditation, spells, and incantations of Black trans & non-binary people.
Celebrate Black LGBTQ History
February is Black History Month, and we want to celebrate by highlighting the Black LGBTQ figures in history that are too often over-looked. From Miss Major to Pauli Murray to Bayard Rustin, we encourage you to learn more about the Black LGBTQ individuals who have shaped our history.
