#rainbowdirection

Hello hello!

We are celebrating because it’s Bi+ Visibility Day, and that’s important to at least 44% of you who indicated bi+ as your preferred label in the Rainbow Direction Reboot survey, making you the BIGGEST GROUP amongst our followers. Woot! Woot! 

We hope this is a happy day for you, and that you have people in your lives who make you feel seen and accepted. 

PLEASE REBLOG THIS POST AND SPREAD THE VISIBILITY! 

If you feel bored, or in need of some bi+ affirmation today, 

Here’s some ideas to bi+ up your day:

- Browse this list of awesome famous bi+ people

- Get familiar with these bi+ characters in books and movies

- Check the list of incredible resources at Bisexual Index

- Or Check out THIS TED-TALK about Bi+(in)visibility 

- And, if you haven’t done so yet, our survey is still open until midnight ;-)

For the rest of you we have this: 

Tips on How to be a Bi Ally

DON’T

Say or imply that bisexuality isn’t real, doesn’t exist, or is just a phase

Say or imply that bisexuals are greedy, promiscuous, confused, indecisive, attention-seeking straight people or closeted gay people

Ask bisexuals to ‘pick a team’

Assume that bisexuals no longer identify as bi because they are in a monogamous relationship with a person of a particular gender

Ask for ‘proof' of bisexuals identity in their current dating behaviour or past experiences

Say or imply that monosexual (straight or gay) identities are more valid.

DO

Respect people’s identities when they share them with you

Recognise that bisexuality is a spectrum, and includes a range of identities

Know that some identify somewhere on the Kinsey Scale, and others find it outdated, binary and not reflective of bisexuals’ diverse identities

Call out biphobia whenever you encounter it

Inform yourself about the higher rates of depression, anxiety, self-harm and suicide among bisexual people and the higher rates of sexual violence and domestic abuse experienced by bisexual women

Read up on bisexual inclusion research

Take the Monosexual Privilege Checklist test

if you google conspiracy on iPhones your gonna get a conspiracy 

Today, the actor you know from “Juno” and “Umbrella” - Elliot Page described his joys, but also his fears, in coming out as transgender in a heartfelt letter - drawing attention to the fact that so many trans+ people lose their lives every year, just for being who they are, particularly trans+ women of colour. Please join us in thanking and supporting Elliot. You can tweet him at @TheElliotPage or retweet our tweet:

Thank you for that beautiful and honest letter telling the truth about the beauty and the dangers of being trans+ @TheElliotPage - we love having heroes like you to look up to. #rainbowdirection

Niall Horan //  Schottenstein Center // May 8, 2020

Third times the charm? Count ‘em, 1-2-3.

You can tag us with #nhcolumbus20

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Our purpose at concerts:

Bring visible inclusivity to shows to make everyone feel safe and loved by fellow concert goers.

Going to concerts has always been an exciting hobby for me. Being LGBTQAP+ and a POC, it’s really important to me to bring representation into a space you are instantly connected with hundreds of other people. There are too many people in this fandom (and people in general, really) who are unsafe to express their identities or to simply exist as a minority. We should not have to hide ourselves.

Where to get your gear:

About two hours to an hour and a half before the doors open, I’ll be hanging around the lines and handing stuff out. If you have your own pride or BLM stuff, bring it! The more representation, the better.

Why pride and black lives matter?

For me, my hobbies should absolutely be politically conscious. People should be who they are without feeling unsafe or like they have apologize for it, and it needs to be talked about as long as they are being treated as radical ideas. No one should feel unsafe in such an intimate place. Our interests connect us as people and who we are should not be a matter of politics, and bringing black lives matter and pride gear to these venues is important to normalize our existence and to ensure fans feel safe, involved, and validated.

How to get involved:

Message me! @nice-to-meet-ya // anderscones.co.vu/ask // whatsapp # upon request

I’m still looking for people to help pass out and/or provide flags. I want to reach as far as we can and there’s only a few of us involved on this side of the project, so if you want to be part of the planning, can help pass out any amount of gear, or are willing to buy/make/etc flags, please contact me! This project is still in very early stages and I would love help with passing things out.

If you love this project but dislike me or anyone involved for whatever reason, don’t be afraid to do your own (or consider participating by accepting a flag or sticker anyway)! The goal is to solidify concerts as safe spaces for everyone, and personal issues are no reason to keep that from happening.

Harry Styles // Little Caesars Arena // July 17, 2020

These dudes don’t let us sleep, do they?

You can tag us with #hsdetroit20

Please reblog and retweet!

Our purpose at concerts:

Bring visible inclusivity to shows to make everyone feel safe and loved by fellow concert goers.

Going to concerts has always been an exciting hobby for me. Being LGBTQAP+ and a POC, it’s really important to me to bring representation into a space you are instantly connected with hundreds of other people. There are too many people in this fandom (and people in general, really) who are unsafe to express their identities or to simply exist as a minority. We should not have to hide ourselves.

Where to get your gear:

I will be camped out in line a few hours before the show with flags and stickers. Feel free to come grab a handful of stuff! If you have your own things- face paint, house flags, clothes, please bring it! I want to see as much support as possible!

Why pride and black lives matter?

For me, my hobbies should absolutely be politically conscious. People should be who they are without feeling unsafe or like they have apologize for it, and it needs to be talked about as long as they are being treated as radical ideas. No one should feel unsafe in such an intimate place. Our interests connect us as people and who we are should not be a matter of politics, and bringing black lives matter and pride gear to these venues is important to normalize our existence and to ensure fans feel safe, involved, and validated.

How to get involved:

Message me! @nice-to-meet-ya​ // anderscones.co.vu/ask // whatsapp # upon request

I’m still looking for people to help pass out and/or provide flags. I want to reach as far as we can and there’s only a few of us involved on this side of the project, so if you want to be part of the planning, can help pass out any amount of gear, or are willing to buy/make/etc flags, please contact me! This project is still in very early stages and I would love help with passing things out.

If you love this project but dislike me or anyone involved for whatever reason, don’t be afraid to do your own (or consider participating by accepting a flag or sticker anyway)! The goal is to solidify concerts as safe spaces for everyone, and personal issues are no reason to keep that from happening.

Louis Tomlinson // The Fillmore // July 2, 2020

Hi! I’m back. I literally cannot stop smiling because I’m so ready to get this project rolling!

You can tag us with #ltdetroit20

Please reblog and retweet!

Our purpose at concerts:

Bring visible inclusivity to shows to make everyone feel safe and loved by fellow concert goers.

Going to concerts has always been an exciting hobby for me. Being LGBTQAP+ and a POC, it’s really important to me to bring representation into a space you are instantly connected with hundreds of other people. There are too many people in this fandom (and people in general, really) who are unsafe to express their identities or to simply exist as a minority. We should not have to hide ourselves.

Where to get your gear:

I will be camped out in line a few hours before the show with flags and stickers. Feel free to come grab a handful of stuff! If you have your own things- face paint, house flags, clothes, please bring it! I want to see as much support as possible!

Why pride and black lives matter?

For me, my hobbies should absolutely be politically conscious. People should be who they are without feeling unsafe or like they have apologize for it, and it needs to be talked about as long as they are being treated as radical ideas. No one should feel unsafe in such an intimate place. Our interests connect us as people and who we are should not be a matter of politics, and bringing black lives matter and pride gear to these venues is important to normalize our existence and to ensure fans feel safe, involved, and validated.

How to get involved:

Message me! @nice-to-meet-ya​ // anderscones.co.vu/ask // whatsapp # upon request

I’m still looking for people to help pass out and/or provide flags. I want to reach as far as we can and there’s only a few of us involved on this side of the project, so if you want to be part of the planning, can help pass out any amount of gear, or are willing to buy/make/etc flags, please contact me! This project is still in very early stages and I would love help with passing things out.

If you love this project but dislike me or anyone involved for whatever reason, don’t be afraid to do your own (or consider participating by accepting a flag or sticker anyway)! The goal is to solidify concerts as safe spaces for everyone, and personal issues are no reason to keep that from happening.