Today, we honor and remember the lives of the 49 LGBTQ+ community members that we lost at the 2016 Pulse Nightclub shooting in Orlando. We'll never forget the victims from that night. We will keep fighting, celebrating & empowering the #LGBTQ+ community. #PulseNightOfRemembrance

This month we celebrate love, acceptance, & diversity in all its forms. May this month be a reminder of the power of unity and the freedom to be authentically ourselves. 🏳️‍🌈 #lgbtq #lgbtq #lgbtqia #lgbtpride #lgbtqpride #lgbtqiaplus #lgbtcommunity #lgbtqcommunity #pridemonth

Effective immediately, we are suspending the use of Twitter to distribute information. We will not be deleting our accounts so as to allow our community to still connect with us and redirect them to our other social platforms and websites.

Let’s be clear: Targeting & excluding trans, nonbinary, and intersex students from participation in school athletics programs is harmful to all students & undermines the learning environment for everyone. Tell lawmakers to reject H.R. 734 and #LetKidsPlay. buff.ly/3ULSLwy

"Data for Progress research shows LGBTQ+ adults in the South value LGBTQ+ spaces. Nearly two-thirds of people surveyed say they can connect and meet new people through these spaces. "

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The GLSEN Day of Silence is a national student-led demonstration where LGBTQ students and allies worldwide take a vow of silence to protest the harmful effects of harassment and discrimination of LGBTQ+ people in schools.

Register at glsen.org/dayofsilence

Today, we renew our commitment to celebrate, uplift, and empower our #Trans friends and family today and every day going forward.

LGBT Tech’s PowerOn program signed on to a letter to Congress along with 252 organizations issuing support for HRes219 (Bonamici Bill of Rights for Students and Parents) and opposition to HR5 (Letlow Parents Bill of Rights)
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PowerOn has signed on to a letter to Congress along with 177 organizations opposing H.R. 734, the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2023, because it would harm women and girls and undermine civil rights for all students. buff.ly/40xkfbe

@LGBTTech and the PowerOn Program would like to thank all of those who applied to the 2023 Community Tech Grant!

#poweron #tech #technology #lgbtq #empoweringlgbtq #digitaldivide

The clock is ticking and applications for the Community Tech Grant from PowerOn close tonight at 11:59 PM ET! Apply for up to ten devices to help keep your center connected. buff.ly/3Dz98p1

March is Bisexual+ Health Awareness Month! While more than 50% of those identifying as LGB are Bi, they are less likely than their peers to come out to friends and family due to fear and social stigma.

#BiHealthMonth

GREAT NEWS! The PowerOn 2023 Community Tech Grant Applications have been extended to March 6th! You have an entire extra week to apply to receive up to TEN devices for use by your center's staff or in-center program participants! Don't wait! Apply today! buff.ly/3Dz98p1

Time is running out! You can now apply for the 2023 PowerOn Community Tech Grant to receive up to ten devices (laptops, desktop computers, cell phones, tablets, printers) for use by center staff or in-center program participants. Applications close Monday!buff.ly/3Dz98p1

Aromantic Spectrum Awareness Week (ASAW) is meant to spread awareness and acceptance of aromantic spectrum identities and the issues they face, as well as making more people aware of their existence while celebrating it.

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"The rates of sadness are the highest reported in a decade, reflecting a long-brewing national tragedy only made worse by the isolation and stress of the pandemic." buff.ly/3xjgglL

The 2023 PowerOn Community Tech Grant applications are now open! Apply to receive up to ten devices (laptops, desktop computers, cell phones, tablets, printers) for your center staff or in-center program participants. #LGBTQCenter
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PowerOn joins @ConnectSafely in support of #SaferInternetDay on Feb. 7. Free resources and more at buff.ly/3QW4s1V

The 2023 PowerOn Community Tech Grant application is now open! Apply to receive up to 10 devices (laptops, desktop computers, cell phones, tablets, printers) for use by center staff or in-center program participants!! Click below to apply: buff.ly/3Dz98p1

The 2023 PowerOn Community Tech Grant application opens Monday! Eligible #LGBTQ+ organizations can apply to receive up to ten devices for use by center staff or in-center program participants!! Applications will be open until Feb. 27th. buff.ly/3Dz98p1

As we enter Black History Month, we'd like to take a moment to recognize the Black LGBTQ pioneers who changed the course of history. buff.ly/3GLn8w6 #BlackHistoryMonth

"The announcement brings the committed total to about $6.5 billion." buff.ly/3GFtTRQ

"The Federal Communications Commission today announced it is committing another $54 million in the funding awards through the Emergency Connectivity Program (ECF) boosting the total money awarded from the program to more than $64 billion." buff.ly/3iWqIMe

Happy International Human Rights Day! #InternationalHumanRightsDay #HumanRightsDay #HumanRights #Human #StandUpForHumanRights #LGBTQ

Happy Pansexual Pride Day! #PansexualPrideDay #Visibility #LGBTQ

"Not in my best dreams can I imagine rural LGBTQ teachers afforded support, let alone dignity because national rhetoric has politicized K-12."

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"Each program has a budget of $5 million for grants aimed at promoting participation in the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), which pays up to $30 a month toward the cost of broadband service for low-income households."
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"The 2022 biennial LGBTQ Community Center Survey Report provides a detailed picture of centers’ staff and boards, program priorities, constituencies and services, infrastructure, fundraising, budgets, and technical assistance needs." @centerlink
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"The FCC’s Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) has committed almost $84 million to eight states in an effort to neutralize the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on students."
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World AIDS Day is observed on December 1 each year. It is a day of solidarity for people around the world who are affected by HIV. This is a day for voices to unite by sharing experiences, remembering those lost, and standing together in the fight against HIV. #WorldAIDSDay

"This report maps the pipeline of data-sharing to unveil possible points of intervention." buff.ly/3OL989G

Happy #GivingTuesday! Today, we are raising money to support the LGBTQ+ community of Colorado Springs— will you join us? Click here to make your gift! coloradogives.org/organization/C…

We are grateful for the technology that helps keep us connected. Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!

November 29 is #GivingTuesday, and PowerOn will be raising money to support the LGBTQ+ community of Colorado Springs. If you’re looking for a way to make a difference this year, consider donating to the Colorado Healing Fund. coloradogives.org/organization/C…

We stand by the LGBTQ+ community in Colorado Springs. Our hearts are with the victims, the survivors, and the families who have to endure the senseless act of violence that occurred at #ClubQ on November 19th.

#TransDayofRemembrance is a time to take a moment and reflect on all the lives taken too soon due to anti-trans violence. As allies, it is a day we re-commit ourselves to amplifying the voices of the Trans community

#trans #TransRightsAreHumanRights #TDOR #TransDayOfResilience

We’re proud to join 400+ other organizations in calling for swift Senate passage of the #RespectforMarriageAct, popular, bipartisan federal legislation that would protect marriages of same-sex and interracial couples under federal law. Join us: bit.ly/RespectforMarr…

Today we celebrate members of the LGBTQIA+ community across STEAM fields. We value individuality and diversity, ensuring welcoming learning and working environments where everyone feels safe and can truly be themselves. Happy LGBT STEAM Day! #LGBTSTEAMDay

It’s time for the Senate to pass the #RespectforMarriageAct to protect the tens of thousands of married same-sex & interracial couples in the US – and the many others who have planned their lives around the freedom to marry. Urge your Senators to vote yes: bit.ly/RespectforMarr…

We are in #TransAwarenessWeek! A week to raise the visibility of transgender/gender non-conforming people and their role in the queer community. The issues that affect them are our issues and we stand in solidarity with our trans siblings.

#trans #nonbinary #TransRights

"The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) said it will announce state allocations from the $42.5 billion Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program by June 30, 2023." buff.ly/3hACvz9

"We rely on a network of individuals, organizations, businesses, and events to connect with each other and build community empowerment." PowerOn's Impact Report 2021 is now available!
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Happy Intersex Day of Remembrance!

Today, we join in celebrating any individual's rights to have full autonomy over their bodies. Intersex rights are human rights! #intersexdayofremembrance

Since 2009, the first Sunday of November is observed to celebrate all #trans parents and parents who have #transgender children. No matter your journey, family is family and #LoveIsLove! Happy #TransParentDay!

#TransAwarenessMonth #TransLivesMatter #TransgenderAwareness

"The groups are asking Congress for an additional $1 billion for fiscal year 2023 to meet that demand..."
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We are committed to uplifting those voices who have the courage to tap into and affirm the truest version of themselves. Please join us in celebrating Trans Awareness Month and these individuals who inspire our community every day.
#TransAwarenessMonth #TransRightsAreHumanRights

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan on Wednesday announced the state’s Office of Statewide Broadband will spend up to $30 million on laptops for about 150,000 households.
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"Perkins joined library officials and others to launch the start of Universal Digital Access. Perkins says that by using hi-tech gadgets mounted on the garbage trucks, the city mapped out areas of the city that don't have good internet access."
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Congratulations to Justin Hilton, the winner of PowerOn’s Change Agent Award! Justin founded SafePlace International in 2018 after years of working in grassroots advocacy and relief work.

The 2022 PowerOn Awards Ceremony is this Friday at 5:30PM. Join us over cocktails and hors d'oeuvres to recognize some champions of LGBTQ+ tech access. Make sure to get your tickets ASAP - registration closes today!

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The 2022 PowerOn Awards Ceremony is this Friday at 5:30PM. Join us over cocktails and hors d'oeuvres to recognize some champions of #LGBTQ+ #tech access. Make sure to get your tickets ASAP - registration closes tomorrow afternoon! buff.ly/3ozN4m9 #PowerOnAwardsCeremony

Congratulations to @TeaWithTLLC, the winner of PowerOn's 2022 Trailblazer Award! #PoweronProgram #Trailblazer #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA
Join us this Friday, October 28th at 5:30 PM EST for the 2022 PowerOn Awards!
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We are proud to honor @TMobile with PowerOn's 2022 Visionary Award!

Join us this Friday, October 28th at 5:30 PM EST for the 2022 PowerOn Awards!
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#PoweronProgram #Visionary #LGBTQIA

Congratulations to Aaliyah, the winner of PowerOn's 2022 Role Model Award! #PoweronProgram #RoleModel #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA
Join us this Friday, October 28th at 5:30 PM EST for the 2022 PowerOn Awards!
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Thanks to our PowerOn Awards sponsors: @ATT, @comcast @NBCUniversal, @Google, @Meta, @TMobile, @Verizon, @GetSpectrum, & @CTIA. Special thanks to @HoganLovells. PowerOn Awards Ceremony is 10/28! Register at buff.ly/3ozN4m9 #PowerOnAwardsCeremony #poweron #lgbtq #lgbt

We are honored to celebrate @WeAreFamilyCHS of Charleston, SC with PowerOn's 2022 Superstar Center Award!

Join us next Friday, October 28th at 5:30 PM EST for the 2022 PowerOn Awards!
Click here to register: buff.ly/3ozN4m9

#PoweronProgram #SuperstarCenter #LGBTQIA

We're proud to announce three of our winners for this year's PowerOn Awards Ceremony! Read more about them and register to join us at buff.ly/3ozN4m9. @WeAreFamilyCHS @TMobile
#PowerOnAwardsCeremony #PoweronAwards #PowerOn #PowerOnProgram #LGBTQ #tech #technology #lgbt

Happy National Coming Out Day!! 🏳️‍🌈

#NationalComingOutDay #ComingOut #Pride #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #LGBT

Happy #LGBTQHistoryMonth!!!

Though they have tried to erase us from #history books, #queer people have always been here, and it is important that we remember and celebrate our community's history.

#LGBTQIA #LGBT #lesbian #gay #bisexual #trans #intersex #asexual #TwoSpirit

Happy #BisexualVisibilityDay!!!! 💖💜💙

#Bi #bisexual #BiPride #LGBTQ #BiVisibilityDay #LGBT #Pride

In July, the PowerOn Mobile Mini Grant impacted 2,918 people! 613 #LGBTQ+ individuals used PowerOn granted #technology to access mental health services, and 22 used the #tech to gain employment! Learn more here: buff.ly/3NqUz9J

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“'The #HomeworkGap is real. Too many kids still lack access to the internet after the school day,' said Chairwoman Rosenworcel. 'This program is providing millions of students w/ the essential digital tools they need to succeed in school.'"
#DigitalDivide

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“'The most supportive friends don’t focus on the things I don’t have, or the things that make me different, but focus on the things that make me special and amazing,' Franco told HuffPost."
#TransgenderEquality #LGBTQIA

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"A recent report concluded that student #spyware apps are more dangerous than previously imagined. Their use in schools has disproportionately targeted students from #MarginalizedCommunities & needlessly increased their contact with law enforcement."

Check out June's Mobile Mini Grant Impact Report! Are you interested in learning more about how our program has helped #LGBTQ+ individuals in need through our network partners?
Read the full report here to learn more: buff.ly/3ON9YSu
#Technology #DigitalDivide

We're thrilled to announce that this year's PowerOn Awards Ceremony will be held on October 28 at 5:30 p.m. ET! Join us in celebrating the incredible work of all those who make our program possible! Register for the event here: buff.ly/3ozN4m9

It's International Drag Day today!! As we celebrate this vibrant form of self-expression, we want to thank all the amazing and fierce drag queens and kings out there for their contributions to this incredible art form!

#InternationalDragDay #LGBTQ+ #SelfExpression #Pride

Happy International Non-Binary People's Day! Today and everyday we celebrate all the identities outside of the gender binary!

#InternationalNonBinaryDay #NonBinaryPride #LGBTQ+ #NonBinaryDay #Pride

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Interested in learning more about the PowerOn Program? Check out this new article where our very own Chris Wood and Kristen Kelley are interviewed to discuss LGBT Tech, PowerOn, and PATHS!

#Technology #DigitalDivide #LGBTQ+ #PowerOnProgram

The Mobile Mini Grant Impact Report for May is here! To learn more about the report and how PowerOn's program has made a difference through our network of #LGBTQ+ grantee organizations, visit our website: buff.ly/3ON9YSu

#Technology #DigitalDivide #GetConnected #PowerOn

On this day in 1969, the #StonewallRiots, a catalyst for the gay rights movement, began. The riots, led by three women of color: Stormé DeLaverie, Marsha P. Johnson, and Sylvia Rivera, helped pave the way for future generations to fight for liberation and human rights #PrideMonth

Today, we celebrate #AlanTuring. He is known as a founding father of modern computer science and #ArtificialIntelligence. He was a brilliant mathematician, philosopher, codebreaker, and a proud gay man. Today & everyday, we remember his legacy. Happy Birthday Alan Turing!

#Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S. Also known as Freedom Day, it finally became an official federal holiday in 2021. Today is a day of recognition, restoration, and celebration. It is a reminder that "No one is free until everybody is free." Happy Juneteenth!

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"PowerOn shares its mission as a program 'that distributes technology to homeless, isolated, and disadvantaged #LGBTQ+ individuals across the country.' Their partner centers provide places where people can connect online and reach necessary resources."

Today we honor and remember the 49 lives that were lost and the survivors of the Pulse Nightclub shooting. As we keep the victims close to our hearts tonight, we will always fight for, empower, and advocate for the #LGBTQ+ community. We will never forget. #PulseNightofRemembrance

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"Keeping test takers honest has become a multimillion-dollar industry, but Honorlock and its competitors have faced major blowback along the way: widespread activism, media reports on the technology’s problems and even a Senate inquiry."

Check out Power On's Mini Grant Impact Report for April! We are so excited to release the first one for the year, to find more information on the impact that #technology has had on our 32 grantee centers see our website: buff.ly/3NqUz9J

HAPPY PRIDE MONTH 🏳️‍🌈 ✨ 🌈

#pride #lgbtq #lgbtqia #lgbt #PrideMonth #lesbian #gay #bisexual #transgender #queer #nonbinary #asexual #pansexual #intersex #aromantic #GenderFluid #trans #demi #enby #LoveIsLove #QueerPride

Happy Pansexual and Panromantic Visibility Day!!

#PansexualAndPanromanticVisibilityDay #Pansexual #Panromantic #LGBTQ #visbility

This Thursday, May 26th join us virtually at 1:30pm ET to learn how the #AffordableConnectivityProgram can help you and your clients get monthly access to internet at very low or even no cost! #ACP #broadband #DigitalDivide

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May 17th is International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, & Biphobia. Today we stand in resistance against the discrimination, violence, and ignorance faced by our community.

#InternationalDayAgainstHomophobia #idahobit #pride #LoveIsLove #LGBTQ #LGBT

Happy #HonorOurLGBTQEldersDay!! Today we recognize and appreciate all of the members of our community who have paved the way for the acceptance and celebration of the #LGBTQ community that exists today.

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"The reasoning is clear: school buses can be an extension of the school and facilitate online study. The FCC should seize this opportunity to turn school buses into rolling study halls."

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"Mainstream medical and mental health professionals say #GenderAffirming care saves lives by reducing the already high risk of depression and suicide among #trans #youth." #LGBTQ #TransRightsAreHumanRights

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“I still have a good four or five years before I start worrying about it, but it’s so scary because it’s really not about protecting kids,” Skyler told HuffPost. “It’s about stripping our rights away. That’s all they care about.” #trans #TransRights

We believe that housing is a human right. Everyone deserves a safe home. No exceptions. Take the #TrueColorsDay pledge to take action: buff.ly/3eAVKSZ

#HousingIsAHumanRight #LGBTQ #homelessness

Happy Lesbian Visibility Day!!✨

#LesbianVisibilityDay #LesbianVisibilityWeek #lesbian #LGBTQ #visibility

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Check out this awesome new initiative from @ATT which is helping to make #DistanceLearning more engaging and fun for K-12 students! The Achievery is a free digital learning platform created as part of an effort to bridge the #DigitalDivide.