Community Allies of Rainbow Youth
@cary-hoco.bsky.social
We are family, friends and allies of LGBTQ+ youth in Howard County, Maryland. 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Posts, likes and shares are not endorsements
https://www.cary-hoco.org/
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Congratulations 🏆 to CARY's 2024-25 HCPSS Rainbow Ribbon School, Elkridge ES, and to the 2024-25 Rainbow Stripe award winning schools!! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜
For Rainbow Ribbon and Stripe criteria and past winners, see our RRS page: www.cary-hoco.org/rrslist
For Rainbow Ribbon and Stripe criteria and past winners, see our RRS page: www.cary-hoco.org/rrslist
Howard County Pride is POSTPONED from this Sunday to the 26th due to the forecasted storm. We will see you there! #HowardCounty #Maryland
October 10, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Howard County Pride is POSTPONED from this Sunday to the 26th due to the forecasted storm. We will see you there! #HowardCounty #Maryland
Congratulations 🏆 to CARY's 2024-25 HCPSS Rainbow Ribbon School, Elkridge ES, and to the 2024-25 Rainbow Stripe award winning schools!! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜
For Rainbow Ribbon and Stripe criteria and past winners, see our RRS page: www.cary-hoco.org/rrslist
For Rainbow Ribbon and Stripe criteria and past winners, see our RRS page: www.cary-hoco.org/rrslist
July 17, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Congratulations 🏆 to CARY's 2024-25 HCPSS Rainbow Ribbon School, Elkridge ES, and to the 2024-25 Rainbow Stripe award winning schools!! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜
For Rainbow Ribbon and Stripe criteria and past winners, see our RRS page: www.cary-hoco.org/rrslist
For Rainbow Ribbon and Stripe criteria and past winners, see our RRS page: www.cary-hoco.org/rrslist
The next LGBTeaQi&A for #HowardCounty #Maryland families, featuring highlights from Seussical the Musical, is coming up this Thursday! Scan the code to register
June 24, 2025 at 6:13 PM
The next LGBTeaQi&A for #HowardCounty #Maryland families, featuring highlights from Seussical the Musical, is coming up this Thursday! Scan the code to register
"To transgender Marylanders and their families who are upset and scared by this ruling: know that you are protected by #Maryland law and your right to care is not affected by this decision." 🏳️⚧️
June 18, 2025 at 11:39 PM
"To transgender Marylanders and their families who are upset and scared by this ruling: know that you are protected by #Maryland law and your right to care is not affected by this decision." 🏳️⚧️
Going on right now, come out and see us!
June 8, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Going on right now, come out and see us!
🏳️🌈Howard County #Maryland came OUT (on a weekday morning) for the 3rd annual #Pride flag raising. Now more than ever, we won't be silent, invisible or erased. youtu.be/3xoRWS3Ed4k?...
Howard County leaders raise Pride flag over government building
YouTube video by WJZ
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June 3, 2025 at 4:59 PM
🏳️🌈Howard County #Maryland came OUT (on a weekday morning) for the 3rd annual #Pride flag raising. Now more than ever, we won't be silent, invisible or erased. youtu.be/3xoRWS3Ed4k?...
Check out what's happening next week for #HCPSS Pride Week! Pride Prom 👑 , Middle School Pride Dance 🪩, Rainbow Campfire 🔥 and much more! sites.google.com/hcpss.org/hc...
HCPSS Pride - Pride Week
Monday, June 2
sites.google.com
May 29, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Check out what's happening next week for #HCPSS Pride Week! Pride Prom 👑 , Middle School Pride Dance 🪩, Rainbow Campfire 🔥 and much more! sites.google.com/hcpss.org/hc...
One more day to get CARY merch, don't miss out!
📢 CARY Merchandise Store, Open NOW through May 9th!
We will get a small portion of fundraising for each item that people order through the store and you can show your pride in CARY.
The store will be open until May 9th and the order will be ready 2 weeks from that.
cary-spring-2025.spiritsale.com
We will get a small portion of fundraising for each item that people order through the store and you can show your pride in CARY.
The store will be open until May 9th and the order will be ready 2 weeks from that.
cary-spring-2025.spiritsale.com
CARY Spring 2025
Order apparel online today
cary-spring-2025.spiritsale.com
May 8, 2025 at 9:33 PM
One more day to get CARY merch, don't miss out!
📢 CARY Merchandise Store, Open NOW through May 9th!
We will get a small portion of fundraising for each item that people order through the store and you can show your pride in CARY.
The store will be open until May 9th and the order will be ready 2 weeks from that.
cary-spring-2025.spiritsale.com
We will get a small portion of fundraising for each item that people order through the store and you can show your pride in CARY.
The store will be open until May 9th and the order will be ready 2 weeks from that.
cary-spring-2025.spiritsale.com
CARY Spring 2025
Order apparel online today
cary-spring-2025.spiritsale.com
April 28, 2025 at 7:13 PM
📢 CARY Merchandise Store, Open NOW through May 9th!
We will get a small portion of fundraising for each item that people order through the store and you can show your pride in CARY.
The store will be open until May 9th and the order will be ready 2 weeks from that.
cary-spring-2025.spiritsale.com
We will get a small portion of fundraising for each item that people order through the store and you can show your pride in CARY.
The store will be open until May 9th and the order will be ready 2 weeks from that.
cary-spring-2025.spiritsale.com
Thank you HCPSS Pride for another great Rainbow Conference, and everyone who stopped by to see CARY!
April 26, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Thank you HCPSS Pride for another great Rainbow Conference, and everyone who stopped by to see CARY!
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As the Supreme Court considers arguments today in Mahmoud v. Taylor, a case challenging book bans in a Maryland school district and which could have wide-ranging impacts on censorship in education, learn the perspective of lawyers, book ban experts, and those who could be affected by the outcome.
Education À La Carte: Legal and Anti-Censorship Experts, Authors, and Students on the Stakes of the Supreme Court Book Ban Case Mahmoud v. Taylor | GLAAD
Today, April 22, the Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments in a case brought by six parents in Montgomery County, Maryland, seeking to opt out their children from the presence of LGBTQ-inclusive boo...
glaad.org
April 22, 2025 at 4:59 PM
As the Supreme Court considers arguments today in Mahmoud v. Taylor, a case challenging book bans in a Maryland school district and which could have wide-ranging impacts on censorship in education, learn the perspective of lawyers, book ban experts, and those who could be affected by the outcome.
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It takes ALL of us to move forward. Don’t let anyone tell you that there is only one way to be an advocate for your LGBTQ+ children. We see you - and support you in your journey to creating and sustaining affirming homes.
#mamadragons #LGBTQ+ #advocacy
#mamadragons #LGBTQ+ #advocacy
April 17, 2025 at 5:09 PM
It takes ALL of us to move forward. Don’t let anyone tell you that there is only one way to be an advocate for your LGBTQ+ children. We see you - and support you in your journey to creating and sustaining affirming homes.
#mamadragons #LGBTQ+ #advocacy
#mamadragons #LGBTQ+ #advocacy
Rally next week at SCOTUS regarding the MoCo #Maryland book opt-out case.
Inclusive education is under attack. Join us on 4/22 in front of SCOTUS for the #RallyForInclusiveEducation. Truth matters. Our stories matter. LGBTQIA+ youth deserve to be seen. #WeWillNotBeErased
RSVP here: https://f.mtr.cool/wfhdhpusxk
RSVP here: https://f.mtr.cool/wfhdhpusxk
April 16, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Rally next week at SCOTUS regarding the MoCo #Maryland book opt-out case.
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LGBTQI+ Muslims want their voices heard on the issue of including LGBQTI+-inclusive storybooks in the Montgomery County Public Schools.
To that end, A4TE filed a friend-of-the-court brief on behalf of eight orgs representing LGBTQI+ Muslims in the area.
transequality.org/news/a4te-ur...
To that end, A4TE filed a friend-of-the-court brief on behalf of eight orgs representing LGBTQI+ Muslims in the area.
transequality.org/news/a4te-ur...
April 16, 2025 at 2:45 PM
LGBTQI+ Muslims want their voices heard on the issue of including LGBQTI+-inclusive storybooks in the Montgomery County Public Schools.
To that end, A4TE filed a friend-of-the-court brief on behalf of eight orgs representing LGBTQI+ Muslims in the area.
transequality.org/news/a4te-ur...
To that end, A4TE filed a friend-of-the-court brief on behalf of eight orgs representing LGBTQI+ Muslims in the area.
transequality.org/news/a4te-ur...
Stand up to bullies!
The Moms for Liberty campaign of hate started with a lie. It was echoed in right wing media and financed by right-wing national groups.
Then Deerfield fought back.
www.assignedmedia.org/breaking-new...
Then Deerfield fought back.
www.assignedmedia.org/breaking-new...
Fighting Right-Wing Lies, School Boards Are at the Front Line in Anti-Trans Battles — Assigned
Deerfield, Ill., was the latest target in the Moms for Liberty’s campaign of anti-trans hatred. Trans allies turned out by the hundreds to stand against them.
www.assignedmedia.org
April 16, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Stand up to bullies!
Coming up next week!
Registration now open for Reimagine The Rainbow, an event in central #Maryland centered on advocacy and community. More info here: sites.google.com/hcpss.org/hc...
April 16, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Coming up next week!
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Celebrate #TDOV25 with your kids at the Elkridge #Maryland library on 3/31 🏳️⚧️ howardcounty.librarycalendar.com/event/transg...
Transgender Day of Visibility (ages 6-10) TK | Howard County Library System
Events Calendar of Howard County Library System
howardcounty.librarycalendar.com
March 16, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Celebrate #TDOV25 with your kids at the Elkridge #Maryland library on 3/31 🏳️⚧️ howardcounty.librarycalendar.com/event/transg...
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Celebrate Trans Day of Visibility 🏳️⚧️ at the #HowardCounty Library Central Branch in Columbia, #Maryland on 3/31!
Drop-in between 10am-12pm and 3-5pm to make:
pronoun & pride buttons
mixed media collage / vision boards
mini zines
#TDOV25 howardcounty.librarycalendar.com/event/trans-...
Drop-in between 10am-12pm and 3-5pm to make:
pronoun & pride buttons
mixed media collage / vision boards
mini zines
#TDOV25 howardcounty.librarycalendar.com/event/trans-...
Trans Day of Visibility Celebration | Howard County Library System
Events Calendar of Howard County Library System
howardcounty.librarycalendar.com
March 20, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Celebrate Trans Day of Visibility 🏳️⚧️ at the #HowardCounty Library Central Branch in Columbia, #Maryland on 3/31!
Drop-in between 10am-12pm and 3-5pm to make:
pronoun & pride buttons
mixed media collage / vision boards
mini zines
#TDOV25 howardcounty.librarycalendar.com/event/trans-...
Drop-in between 10am-12pm and 3-5pm to make:
pronoun & pride buttons
mixed media collage / vision boards
mini zines
#TDOV25 howardcounty.librarycalendar.com/event/trans-...
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Come and meet CARY, play games, dance and mingle this Friday! #TDOV25 🏳️⚧️
The 2nd annual #HowardCounty #Maryland Trans Day of Visibility celebration is coming up! Register here: bit.ly/HOCOVISIBILI...
#TDOV25
#TDOV25
March 24, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Come and meet CARY, play games, dance and mingle this Friday! #TDOV25 🏳️⚧️
Come and meet CARY, play games, dance and mingle this Friday! #TDOV25 🏳️⚧️
The 2nd annual #HowardCounty #Maryland Trans Day of Visibility celebration is coming up! Register here: bit.ly/HOCOVISIBILI...
#TDOV25
#TDOV25
March 24, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Come and meet CARY, play games, dance and mingle this Friday! #TDOV25 🏳️⚧️
Kid power in #Virginia! www.washingtonblade.com/2025/03/21/p...
Pride Liberation Project announces additional Va. school board protests
Student-led group challenging Trump-Vance administration’s anti-LGBTQ policies
www.washingtonblade.com
March 21, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Kid power in #Virginia! www.washingtonblade.com/2025/03/21/p...
Celebrate Trans Day of Visibility 🏳️⚧️ at the #HowardCounty Library Central Branch in Columbia, #Maryland on 3/31!
Drop-in between 10am-12pm and 3-5pm to make:
pronoun & pride buttons
mixed media collage / vision boards
mini zines
#TDOV25 howardcounty.librarycalendar.com/event/trans-...
Drop-in between 10am-12pm and 3-5pm to make:
pronoun & pride buttons
mixed media collage / vision boards
mini zines
#TDOV25 howardcounty.librarycalendar.com/event/trans-...
Trans Day of Visibility Celebration | Howard County Library System
Events Calendar of Howard County Library System
howardcounty.librarycalendar.com
March 20, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Celebrate Trans Day of Visibility 🏳️⚧️ at the #HowardCounty Library Central Branch in Columbia, #Maryland on 3/31!
Drop-in between 10am-12pm and 3-5pm to make:
pronoun & pride buttons
mixed media collage / vision boards
mini zines
#TDOV25 howardcounty.librarycalendar.com/event/trans-...
Drop-in between 10am-12pm and 3-5pm to make:
pronoun & pride buttons
mixed media collage / vision boards
mini zines
#TDOV25 howardcounty.librarycalendar.com/event/trans-...
Celebrate #TDOV25 with your kids at the Elkridge #Maryland library on 3/31 🏳️⚧️ howardcounty.librarycalendar.com/event/transg...
Transgender Day of Visibility (ages 6-10) TK | Howard County Library System
Events Calendar of Howard County Library System
howardcounty.librarycalendar.com
March 16, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Celebrate #TDOV25 with your kids at the Elkridge #Maryland library on 3/31 🏳️⚧️ howardcounty.librarycalendar.com/event/transg...
Tonight!
Join HCPSS Pride at Backwater Books in Ellicott City #Maryland to learn from our student writers turned authors talk about their stories and their experience in writing them. Books will be available for purchase and signing. RSVP using our Google form linked on website: bit.ly/HCPSSRainbow
March 11, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Tonight!