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Discover stories about how Point Foundation LGBTQ students, alumni and network are impacting communities world-wide. 

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Discover stories about how Point Foundation LGBTQ students, alumni and network are impacting communities world-wide. 

The rights of LGBTQ people nationwide are under attack. In the past year, legislators erased LGBTQ identities from schools and sports, and cut funding for diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts on...

August 10, 2023, teampoint

High Price of Higher Education

The price of higher education is increasing and the cost of denying access to those who want to...

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July 28, 2023, Lane Rosen

What I Learned on the Appalachian Trail as an LGBTQ Hiker

Lane Rosen (they/them) is a Point Foundation alum who recently hiked 628 miles for two and a half...

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July 14, 2023, Point Foundation - The National LGBTQ Scholarship Fund

2023 Anti-LGBTQ Laws in the Classroom

So far this year, 20 states passed anti-LGBTQ legislation according to the American Civil Liberties...

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June 29, 2023, teampoint

The Supreme Court's Blow to Student Success and LGBTQ Security in 2023

In one week, the US Supreme Court endangered the well-being and lives of LGBTQ individuals and...

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June 14, 2023, teampoint

Celebrating Juneteenth 2024 with Pride

What is Juneteenth? Juneteenth is an annual federal holiday commemorating the day on which enslaved...

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May 25, 2023, Kerri Smith-Osei

How to Find an LGBTQ Affirming Therapist: 3 Questions to Ask

Choosing a therapist can be a daunting task, especially if you're part of the LGBTQ community....

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May 22, 2023, Hope Harris

Meet Point Community College Scholarship Recipient Manuel Faria

Which community college are you currently attending? Miami Dade College Photo Credit: Miami Dade...

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May 22, 2023, Point Foundation - The National LGBTQ Scholarship Fund

2023 LGBTQ Scholars Announced

As LGBTQ residents nationwide face hate-filled legislation and rhetoric, Point Foundation, the...

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April 27, 2023, teampoint

2023 Lavender Graduations Celebrate LGBTQ Students Across the Country

As college and university students around the country flip tassels and throw caps into the air,...

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April 19, 2023, teampoint

LGBTQ Students and Environmental Justice

Every year, Earth Day is a call to dedicate our time, resources, and energy to solving climate...

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March 31, 2023, teampoint

Celebrating Arab American Heritage Month 2023

Why is April Arab American Heritage Month? This April, Point Foundation is celebrating Arab...

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March 23, 2023, Point Foundation - The National LGBTQ Scholarship Fund

LGBTQ Women and Media Representation

LGBTQ representation on US television is at an all-time high, according to a GLAAD study. In 2022,...

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