The LGBTQ Interchange

08/31/2023

Our hearts go out to all those effected by this fire in Johannesburg.

The death toll from a raging fire in a five-story building in central Johannesburg has risen to 73, according to the city’s emergency services.

08/18/2023

South Africa is calling! 🛩️

Come on an adventure of a lifetime filled with life changing travel and professional development all while bridging community. Come be a part of our next cohort and create memories with us this October! ☀️

https://www.projectkinect.com/everything-lgbtq-interchange/

08/02/2023

Come learn with us outside the classroom! 🌎

07/27/2023

📍South Africa
When you travel with LGBTQ+ Interchange, there is a great chance you will get to see some giraffes! 🦒

07/25/2023

On July 28th, 1961, Illinois became the first U.S. state to decriminalize homosexuality by removing its old law of banned so**my. But, it wasn’t until 2003 where all states no longer follow this law.

Sources:

https://will.illinois.edu/illinoishistory/story/july-28-illinois-history-minute

https://www.cnn.com/2015/06/19/us/lgbt-rights-milestones-fast-facts/index.html
travel

07/22/2023

Time is precious. Spend it with your fellow LGBTQ+ Interchange friends!

07/19/2023

📍South Africa
Enjoying great drinks with a great view! 🍷

07/16/2023

San Francisco is known for its rich history in its pride parades🏳️‍🌈 It is a place that values being yourself and where everyone is welcome!

Photograph: Rick Gerharter

Sources:

https://www.kiwi.com/stories/the-10-best-gay-pride-festivals-around-the-world-in-2023/

https://www.sftravel.com/travel-interests/lgbtq #:~:text=It%20wasn%27t%20an%20accident,the%20freedom%20to%20express%20yourself.
travel

06/23/2023

Expand your education through travel with us this upcoming Fall!

06/22/2023

Want to throw your hands up and just leave?

Then come with me to South Africa in October. We have a couple spots left. We'll go on a magical adventure and grow our leadership skills!

Anyone who is LGBTQ+ or advocates for us is more than welcome!

https://lnkd.in/e9F_Jpg

06/18/2023

📍Cape of Good Hope
Pictured are some LGBTQ+ Interchange members enjoying the views of the most south-western point of the African continent!

06/16/2023

Pride Month isn’t over yet! 🌈

Although we are only halfway through June, there are still plenty of pride celebrations one can join and be a part of! Swipe to see the list of the remaining celebrations all across the U.S.! 🏳️‍🌈

Photograph: Getty Images

Source: https://travel.usnews.com/features/top-pride-parades-and-celebrations-in-the-us

06/08/2023

Spend your time with us and travel the world to explore new opportunities!

06/03/2023

Happy Pride Month!!!

As we get into the first weekend full of festivities, brunches, fundraisers, and so much more, please check your focus on what we can accomplish Pride Month 2023.

We are celebrating AND resourcing up. This article from Good Good Good is one of the most wide range lists of other ways we can celebrate pride. It includes movies, gender affirming funds to give donations, before Stonewall information cites, and so much more.

Be safe and show up. The entire LGBTQ+ community needs us all.

https://www.goodgoodgood.co/articles/how-to-celebrate-pride-month

June is Pride Month! We’ve gathered a list of ideas to help you celebrate, honor, and support the LGBTQ+ community — all month long.

06/01/2023

Happy Pride Month! 🌈

Pride Month is celebrated in June in honor of the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan. This was a huge turning point within the United States for the LGBTQ+ Community.

Even though Pride Month is in June, let’s remember to take the time to celebrate and continue the fight everyday 🤍

https://www.census.gov/newsroom/stories/lgbt-pride-month.html #:~:text=“Lesbian%2C%20Gay%2C%20Bisexual%2C,Movement%20in%20the%20United%20States.

05/30/2023

Early Bird Ends May 31st! ✈️

Take a look back to our latest LGBTQ+ Interchange Trip! We want you to join us and create memories together this upcoming October. Come be a part of our next cohort! 🗺️

https://www.projectkinect.com/everything-lgbtq-interchange/

05/24/2023

On May 18th, 2023, San Francisco has named the first ever drag laureate, D’Arcy Drollinger! They will have the opportunity to serve as a spokesperson and cultural ambassador for LGBTQ+ rights within the city of San Francisco.

Source:
https://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-news/san-francisco-name-first-nation-drag-laureate-rcna85048

https://time.com/6281738/san-francisco-names-drag-laureate/ #:~:text=By%20Amy%20Bucknam,LGBTQ%2B%20rights%20in%20the%20city.

05/24/2023

Early Bird Prices end on May 31!

This 14 day trip of a lifetime is exactly what you need to relax. Expose yourself to new sites and people while unveiling a whole new magical layer to you and your brilliance! Come with us to South Africa.

Check out the details to our next trip in October.

**We have a couple scholarships available still.

https://www.projectkinect.com/everything-lgbtq-interchange/

05/22/2023

This year is all about enhancing our life and self-development. Take the leap by booking a trip with us today with our Early Bird offers by May 31st!

05/18/2023

📍South Africa
Want to enjoy beautiful views with striking blue skies? Come along and join us for our upcoming LGBTQ+ Interchange! We’re always welcoming folks who want to learn and travel all at the same time! 🩵☀️

05/17/2023

Ready to come to South Africa this year? Come with us in October!

Check out all of the details here...

https://www.projectkinect.com/everything-lgbtq-interchange/

05/15/2023

Did you see this list of top countries to travel to from Forbes published in March? Thoughts?

The United States isn't on it. South Africa is #16!

From the most LGBTQ friendly countries to the most homophobic countries, a new LGBTQ+ Travel Safety Index ranks 203 places around the world.

05/12/2023

Gay and Fun!!!

We have no idea what is happening in this photo but it is gay and fun! That is what we want all travel to be for whoever you are.... GAY & FUN!

As you are planning your next trip, we hope you think about how to make it more gay and fun. Let us know what your next trip is!

05/11/2023

We just finished a fantastic trip with some extraordinary people. We can't wait to bring the next cohort abroad. You can be apart of our herd!

https://www.projectkinect.com/everything-lgbtq-interchange/

04/19/2023

When our group is in Cape Town, we go for a day with to visit different community based projects they support. These are some photos from when we joined them a couple weeks ago with the latest group.

A special thanks to who has built this extraordinary business from the ground up.

04/13/2023

Ready for a trip of a lifetime?! Join us in South Africa in October. Early Bird registration is currently available! Save $400!

https://www.projectkinect.com/everything-lgbtq-interchange/

04/11/2023

We were in a meeting with a community partner today and she mentioned this Kia South Africa commercial. Wow!

Movement is about the people we’re with, the moments we create, the familiar sounds we hear, and the feelings we experience during every journey. Here’s to e...

04/10/2023

Interested in joining us in South Africa in October? Here is the updated itinerary. Check out all of the details at https://www.projectkinect.com/everything-lgbtq-interchange/