Formed in 2001 by four lesbians with roots in street activism, plus years of experience in journalism, the dot.com industry, and education, Homocom works to change the way society sees lesbian, gay, bi, and transgender (lgbt) people, and the way lgbt people see themselves and their role in society.
Part of the process is educating both the general public and lgbt communities themselves about the diversity of lgbt lives, and the potential of lgbt communities everywhere to act as agents of social change. Homocom believes lgbt people, as such, can, and should, vigorously participate in all aspects of civil society.
Information and Activism
Homocom's first project, The Gully online magazine, has been published continually since February of 2000. The Gully encourages activism and redefines and expands gay issues by acknowledging that sexual identity is intertwined with race, nationality, class, gender, ability, culture, language. Articles regularly link to activist sites, or provide email addresses and sample letters so readers can get involved.
The magazine was called The Gully, a ravine created by run-off rainwater, to remind us that even a small amount of water, if it persists in one path long enough, can become a force for change. The Gully en español was begun a few months after The Gully.
Produced by a professional, mostly volunteer staff, these two unique sources of lgbt thought, analysis of current affairs, activism, and culture regularly draw 30,000 readers a month from 100 countries all over the world.
Communications and Community
Homocom was founded as it became apparent that The Gully and The Gully en español were part of a larger project of lgbt media, communications and community.
In November 2002, Homocom in connection with The Gully, offered "Out For the Truth," its first bilingual English/Spanish youth journalism workshops. One of those students became The Gully's first intern. At that time, we also finalized the format for our oral history project, "In Our Own Words."
All our projects reflect the continued commitment of Homocom's multiracial, multi-ethnic board to giving the lgbt community the forums and skills to fight homophobia and present our diverse voices and concerns.
Homocom, a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation, relies on gifts and grants from readers, social change advocates, and foundations.
At present, they are raising money to hire queer writers from Latin America, Africa, and Asia. If you would like to sponsors them in anyway, please click on this link.
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