Owners of the Underdog Bookstore, which aims to provide a safe, welcoming space for patrons, say the shop “regularly” sees homophobia since it opened in 2023.
Monday’s event at Octavia’s Bookshelf aims to destigmatize stuttering as a disability, while bringing together a diverse community of people who stutter.
The San Gabriel City Council’s majority said a commission on equity and access was not needed, opting instead for an adhoc committee that takes on issues as they come up.
“I always wanted a book where I could see myself as a main character,” Whitney said. “I can think of very few really amazing representations of blindness.”
Gender-affirming care is smaller, everyday things done to affirm one’s gender and can be done by cisgender and trans individuals. Things like haircuts, nail care, clothing, shaving or facial …