What's with the Q? And the GSRM? Why not LGBT*?

Historically used as a derogatory term for MGSRI people, the word Queer has been reclaimed by many within these communities as an umbrella or fluid term. Since we strive to create a diverse and inclusive community, we have chosen to use a word which does not point to a single identity or group of identities.

We have chosen to use GSRM instead of LGBTQ* or some other acronym for a similar reason. We feel that acronyms such as LGBTQ, no matter how long, invariably prioritize some identities, exclude others, and define visibly what labels are a part of the community. We feel that GSRM (Gender, Sexual, & Romantic Minorities) more inclusively describes the community we serve while allowing people to define for themselves what labels, if any, they'd like to apply to their identity.

See below for some other useful terms and definitions!