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Faith is key to making Black lives matter, says religion award winner

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Friday, December 9, 2022
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Hearing her son ask those questions and seeing Black Lives Matter protests erupt nationwide after George Floyd's death led theologian Kelly Brown Douglas to write "Resurrection Hope: A Future Where Black Lives Matter."

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  • Hearing her son ask those questions and seeing Black Lives Matter protests erupt nationwide after George Floyd's death led theologian Kelly Brown Douglas to write "Resurrection Hope: A Future Where Black Lives Matter."
  • Today she won the 2023 Grawemeyer Award in Religion for the book's ideas, said the University of Louisville and Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, who jointly give the prize.
  • While recognizing the prolonged suffering of Black people raises deep questions about the credibility of Christianity, she argues that faith, not despair, is the best hope for assuring Black lives are valued in the future.
  • "Douglas takes us on a captivating, painful journey with personal and erudite reflections on America's corrupted soul," said Tyler Mayfield, religion award director.

The Sigourney Award-2022 Honors Five Recipients For Outstanding Work Advancing Psychoanalytic Principles Globally

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022
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SEATTLE, Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Sigourney Award annually rewards achievements that advance psychoanalytic thought with international recognition and a substantial cash prize for recipients. This year, a panel of distinguished judges evaluated work from an exceptional pool of global applicants. Today, work meriting The Sigourney Award-2022 is announced by Robin A. Deutsch, PhD, Analyst Co-Trustee of The Sigourney Award Trust.Mary Sigourney founded The Sigourney Trust in 1989 to recognize and promote exceptional work that advances psychoanalytic principles and their ability to better humankind."We are pleased to announce this year's award-worthy work that fully embodies Mary Sigourney's vision and are honored to introduce them today," says Dr. Deutsch. "Our notable panel of judges steadfastly observed Ms. Sigourney's directions in evaluating this year's exemplary work and outstanding ideas," she adds.

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  • Today, work meriting The Sigourney Award-2022 is announced by Robin A. Deutsch, PhD, Analyst Co-Trustee of The Sigourney Award Trust .
  • Mary Sigourney founded The Sigourney Trust in 1989 to recognize and promote exceptional work that advances psychoanalytic principles and their ability to better humankind.
  • His work extended Bion's reformulation of the concept of "hallucinosis" in a way that deciphers and transforms this difficult Bionian concept into comprehensible psychoanalytic technique.
  • The Sigourney Award Trust, an independent nonprofit organization established by Mary Sigourney in 1989, annually bestows The Sigourney Award as international recognition and reward for outstanding work that has advanced psychoanalytic principles.

The Sigourney Award-2022 Honors Five Recipients For Outstanding Work Advancing Psychoanalytic Principles Globally

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022
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Jack Drescher, MD (New York, NY)Dr. Drescher's pioneering work in the areas of gender and sexuality has brought innovation to psychoanalytic treatment and theory--specifically, major, critical re-thinking based on solid scientific evidence and what is actually known rather than outdated assumptions about gender and sexuality. His work has also demonstrated how cultural biases about human sexuality and gender are embedded in analytic theories. During the past decade Drescher has focused psychoanalytic theory and attention on harms done by efforts to change a person's homosexual orientation and by de-pathologizing sexual orientation and gender identity. A Training and Supervising Analyst, a Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Senior Psychoanalytic Consultant for Sexuality and Gender at Columbia University, and an Adjunct Professor at New York University's Postdoctoral Program in Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis, Drescher's scholarly work and media communications to the general public have had an international impact on changing both psychoanalytic attitudes and public policies towards gender and sexuality. His work has managed to shift psychoanalytic thinking about LGBTQ+ people and brought psychoanalytic sensibilities into conversations outside of psychoanalysis fostering a sea change in psychoanalytic organizations' perspectives on psychoanalysis. His work has also contributed to actions in 20 U.S. states and nearly 30 countries to ban conversion therapies for 'gay' clientele, and notably, his publications were cited by India's Supreme Court in its decision to abolish laws making homosexuality illegal.

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  • Today, work meriting The Sigourney Award-2022 is announced by Robin A. Deutsch, PhD, Analyst Co-Trustee of The Sigourney Award Trust .
  • Mary Sigourney founded The Sigourney Trust in 1989 to recognize and promote exceptional work that advances psychoanalytic principles and their ability to better humankind.
  • His work extended Bion's reformulation of the concept of "hallucinosis" in a way that deciphers and transforms this difficult Bionian concept into comprehensible psychoanalytic technique.
  • The Sigourney Award Trust, an independent nonprofit organization established by Mary Sigourney in 1989, annually bestows The Sigourney Award as international recognition and reward for outstanding work that has advanced psychoanalytic principles.

The It Gets Better Project Debuts New Digital Content Series Making Sex Education Inclusive and Accessible for LGBTQ+ Youth

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the It Gets Better Project is announcing the release of the new digital content series Queer Sex Ed, a five-part, longform video series highlighting important conversations about sexual health that are not taking place in schools due to restrictive sex education policies, and are frequently suppressed by social media platforms and search engines. With medically-accurate, age appropriate sex education only mandatory in 17 states across the U.S., Queer Sex Ed provides sex education to queer youth throughout the country who lack access to this necessary and potentially life-saving information.

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  • With medically-accurate, age appropriate sex education only mandatory in 17 states across the U.S., Queer Sex Ed provides sex education to queer youth throughout the country who lack access to this necessary and potentially life-saving information.
  • Projects like It Gets Better Queer Sex Ed look to stand in the gap," said Dr. Lexx.
  • To further amplify the series, the It Gets Better Project has partnered with Gen-Z focused LGBTQ media outlet INTO (Q Digital) and queer social network Hornet .
  • The series will be published on itgetsbetter.org and the It Gets Better Project's YouTube channel with additional content promoting the series available on the It Gets Better Project's TikTok and Instagram .

Now More Than Ever Americans Are Open To Exploring Their Sexuality, Hims & Hers’ Nationwide Survey Uncovers The Realities Of Sex In America Today

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Tuesday, September 27, 2022
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The 2022 Report serves as a new educational resource, designed to uncover behaviors, trends, fears, fantasies and realities about sex in America.

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  • The 2022 Report serves as a new educational resource, designed to uncover behaviors, trends, fears, fantasies and realities about sex in America.
  • 75% of America assumes other people have sex once a week or more; whereas only about half of Americans actually do.
  • 42% of America worries that if they dont have frequent sex with their partner, their partner will cheat on them.
  • 63% of America agrees with the statement, My overall quality of life would improve if my sex life improved.

Playground Launches Sex and Wellness Council and Names Dr. Emily Morse as Chief Sexologist

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022
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SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Playground, a new sexual wellness brand that champions women to celebrate their sexuality, introduces its Sex and Wellness Council. Led by Chief Sexologist Emily Morse, the council's mission is to support and encourage women to embrace sexual health as an essential part of their overall wellness through educational conversations guided by leading industry experts. 

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Playground , a new sexual wellness brand that champions women to celebrate their sexuality, introduces its Sex and Wellness Council.
  • Widely considered the leading sex expert, Doctor of Human Sexuality, Emily Morse brings a Carrie Bradshaw meets Bren Brown approach to sex as host of the #1 sexuality podcast on iTunes, Sex with Emily .
  • As Playground's Chief Sexologist, Morse will continue to advance these important discussions in the industry.
  • As part of the launch, the Sex and Wellness Council introduces Sex and the Psyche , a guide to sex, intimacy, and sexual health where council members will address vital questions and trending topics.

Dr. Amanda Reiman Named Chief Knowledge Officer at New Frontier Data

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- New Frontier Data, the leader in actionable cannabis data and business intelligence, announced Amanda Reiman, PhD, MSW, as its new Chief Knowledge Officer following the appointment of John Kagia as Director of Policy for the Office of Cannabis Management for the state of New York.

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  • WASHINGTON, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- New Frontier Data , the leader in actionable cannabis data and business intelligence, announced Amanda Reiman, PhD, MSW, as its new Chief Knowledge Officer following the appointment of John Kagia as Director of Policy for the Office of Cannabis Management for the state of New York.
  • "New Frontier Data is in the fortunate position of being able to promote Amanda Reiman to Chief Knowledge Officer following her exemplary tenure as VP, Public Policy and Research," said Gary Allen, New Frontier Data's CEO.
  • "I joined New Frontier Data because I believe in the team's work to bring unbiased, vetted data to an industry that needs it," said Dr. Reiman.
  • Founded in 2014, New Frontier Data is headquartered in Washington, D.C. with a presence in Europe, Latin America and Africa.

Government of Canada Strengthens Access to Sexual and Reproductive Health Services for Youth

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Wednesday, August 24, 2022
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CALGARY, AB, Aug. 24, 2022 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada firmly believes that everyone should have access to safe and consistent sexual and reproductive health services.

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  • CALGARY, AB, Aug. 24, 2022 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada firmly believes that everyone should have access to safe and consistent sexual and reproductive health services.
  • The Government of Canada recognizes the importance of improving accessibility and promoting inclusion for everyone in Canada, including youth.
  • These projects will improve access to sexual and reproductive health services and resources for people in Canada who face the greatest barriers to access, more specifically youth, persons with disabilities, and Indigenous peoples.
  • That's why our government is committed to removing barriers and stigma that many across the country continue to face when accessing sexual and reproductive health services.

Gale and the Committee on LQBT History Announce Fellowships to Support Emerging LGBTQ+ Research

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Monday, June 13, 2022
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SAN FRANCISCO, June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Queer History Conference - Pride Month provides an opportunity to reflect on the progress made for justice, inclusion and equality within the community, and to reaffirm the continued work to promote LGBTQ+ rights worldwide. To further support these efforts, Gale, part of Cengage Group, and the Committee on LGBT History (CLGBTH) in conjunction with the Queer History Conference 2022, announce the sponsorship of five non-residential fellowships known as the Gale-CLGBTH Non-Residential Fellowships. Funded by Gale, each fellow receives $2,500 and access to Gale's award-winning Archives of Sexuality and Gender and Gale Digital Scholar Lab. The program's goal is to encourage emerging research in LGBTQ+ studies by allowing scholars to contribute additional insights through digital humanities methodologies.

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  • To further support these efforts, Gale , part of Cengage Group, and the Committee on LGBT History (CLGBTH) in conjunction with the Queer History Conference 2022 , announce the sponsorship of five non-residential fellowships known as the Gale-CLGBTH Non-Residential Fellowships.
  • Funded by Gale, each fellow receives $2,500 and access to Gale's award-winning Archives of Sexuality and Gender and Gale Digital Scholar Lab .
  • The program's goal is to encourage emerging research in LGBTQ+ studies by allowing scholars to contribute additional insights through digital humanities methodologies.
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imi Launched in Response to LGBTQ+ Teen Demands for Digital Safe Space to Support Identity Exploration and Affirmation

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Wednesday, June 1, 2022
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SAN FRANCISCO, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hopelab, in collaboration with CenterLink and the It Gets Better Project, announced today the release of imi (pronounced eye-me), a free, digital mental health tool designed to support LGBTQ+ youth explore and affirm their identity. Designed with and for LGBTQ+ teens, with an intentional focus on BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color), transgender, non-binary, and gender nonconforming youth, imi provides relevant and practical approaches to boost positive coping skills and mindsets that support LGBTQ+ youth mental well-being. imi is available for free; easily accessible from any device with a web browser and internet connection at imi.guide.

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  • imi is available for free; easily accessible from any device with a web browser and internet connection at imi.guide .
  • imi responds to the need for safe, accessible, and research-backed support for LGBTQ+ youth within the digital health ecosystem, delivering freely available resources and activities that focus on topics like stress, LGBTQ+ identity, internalized stigma, and gender identity and expression.
  • "Until that world exists, we must provide support to LGBTQ+ youth, especially BIPOC teens, with accessible tools and resources that affirm and support their identities."
  • A broad and diverse group of young people supported the co-creation of imi through a collaborative design process guided by Hopelab.