PFLAG

Bloomington-Normal groups and institutions are decrying the shootings at an LGBTQ+ nightclub in Colorado Springs over the weekend and calling for change in national culture and laws.

Banned Books Week is Sept. 18-24 and, according to bannedbooksweek.org, five of the top 10 books targeted for censorship deal with LGBTQ+ issues. As an early kick-off to the initiative that celebrates intellectual freedom, the Bloomington Public Library is partnering with two other organizations for a special book club on Aug. 15.