18/07/2025
Celebrating South Asian Heritage Month
July 18–August 17 marks South Asian Heritage Month, a time to honor the cultures, histories, and resilience of South Asian communities from countries like India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, and the Maldives.
South Asian heritage is rich with art, language, activism, and community—but many LGBTQ+ South Asians have had to navigate complex intersections of q***rness, gender identity, race, and cultural expectations, often in silence.
Why It Matters:
Many q***r South Asians face family rejection, cultural stigma, and systemic barriers to affirming healthcare. The Trevor Project has noted that LGBTQ+ youth of color, including South Asians, are significantly less likely to receive mental health support despite elevated risks of anxiety, depression, and suicidality.
✊ Voices of Strength:
Activists like Alok Vaid-Menon, a gender non-conforming South Asian writer and speaker, challenge the binary and center healing through visibility:
“We are taught to shame what makes us unique. I am here to celebrate it.”
💬 A Community Message:
"As a q***r South Asian person, I didn’t always see myself reflected in the world. Radiant Health Centers became a place where I could be all of who I am—without apology."
How Radiant Health Centers Supports Q***r South Asians:
✅ LGBTQ+-affirming and culturally sensitive mental health counseling
✅ Gender-affirming care for transgender and nonbinary individuals
✅ Safe youth programs and peer groups rooted in identity and healing
✅ HIV prevention, STI screening, and sexual health services without stigma
📣 Call to Action:
This South Asian Heritage Month, let’s celebrate identity in all its forms and uplift the voices of LGBTQ+ South Asians. At Radiant Health Centers, we see you, we support you, and we stand with you. 🌈
🌐 Learn more: https://bit.ly/46e8fPW
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