I’m Beautiful Like Me.

I’m trying to reconcile some inner conflicts.

Namely my love of hip-hop/rap music with my loathing of the N-word and my feminist tendencies. Also, my ability to accept ear-piercing on infant/toddler girls but not boys.

Seriously, WTF are those things all about?!

I have spent many hours discussing these issues with friends and generally reflecting on them, but I cannot find a way to understand it. I give myself some credit for my honesty regarding these issues and at least trying to understand the paradox.

Embrace your inner hypocrite. What are your issues?

I wore purple today in honor and memory of those who have lost their lives.
I wore purple today to support LBGT youth.

I am so pleased that we have organizations like HRC and GLAAD to help bring an end to anti-gay bullying through legislation and by promoting awareness and education. It is so important for us as a community to tolerate our differences, if not embrace them. This small gesture is one way I was (happily) able to help. I stand with you, enthusiastic about showing my support.

It gets better.

Today is National Coming Out Day. My name is tata and I’m a straight ally for the Human Rights Campaign and the LGBT community.

I cannot begin to know what it feels like to be forbidden from openly sharing my love for fear of losing my family, my job, my rights and possibly my life. While my heart aches for those who are still afraid, those who have bravely come out give me hope in their strength. I stand beside you all. It gets better.

♥ One Love ♥ NO H8

You’re already perfect.

You were created to love and be loved. In support of Depression Awareness, we wrote love on our arms.