Dakota OutRight

09/01/2026

🌟Out of Darkness Walk🌟 is right around the corner! Help us give our community the resources they need like access mental health care! You can donate💸, you can advocate📢, you can walk🚶🏻‍♀️, you can be a listening ear👂 and a warm, reassuring hug👯. We need this more than ever!

Follow the event page for updates!
👉🏼 https://facebook.com/events/s/bismark-out-of-the-darkness-co/1880782469309615/ 👈🏼
Link to donate to our campaign:
👉🏼 https://afspwalks.donordrive.com/participant/Dakota-Outright 👈🏼

🚨Don’t forget — Out of the Darkness Community Walk is coming up on September 13th. Come out with Team Dakota Outright and walk to raise money, raise awareness, and show our love and support.

Let’s bring awareness for su***de out of the dark and shine light on mental health and the importance of community. Let’s embrace those around us struggling and make sure they know they’re loved.

Follow the event page for updates!
👉🏼 https://facebook.com/events/s/bismark-out-of-the-darkness-co/1880782469309615/ 👈🏼

Link to donate to our campaign:
👉🏼 https://afspwalks.donordrive.com/participant/Dakota-Outright 👈🏼

See you there! 🏃🏼‍♀️🏃🏼‍♂️🏳️‍🌈

09/01/2026

🤩 Can't wait to hear you speak, Nicole!

We are excited to announce our 2026 keynote speaker, Nicole Morrison!
For more information on the schedule and other speakers, visit our website at https://www.ndlgbtqsummit.com/

09/01/2026

September is Su***de Prevention Awareness Month.

Our community is subjected to higher rates of su***de due to mistreatment, bullying, family rejection, anti-LGBTQ+ politics, lack of affirming care, and so much more.

1.8 million LGBTQ+ youth seriously consider su***de every year in the US - and an attempt happens every 45 seconds.

You matter.
Your story matters.
You belong here.
You are loved.
You are safe.

08/30/2026

Today, on Grief Awareness Day, Shine Bright and Live honors every person navigating the journey of grief. 💙

Grief has no timeline, no right way, and no expiration date. Behind every smile may be a story of loss, love, and healing.

Today, we encourage you to shine a little brighter for someone who may be hurting. Reach out. Listen. Remember. Offer kindness and remind someone that they don't have to walk through grief alone. 🕊️✨

At Shine Bright and Live, we believe that even in the darkest moments, there can be hope, connection, and light.

Your grief matters. Your story matters. You matter. 💛

08/29/2026

Thanks to Dakota Nuts-N-Candy for hosting our meeting today!

As a board, we are focused on change, restructuring and getting back to what makes Dakota Outright a safe space again for our community.

🌈🫶🏼🏳️‍🌈

08/28/2026

❤️Rainbow Round Up❤️
Pst…I don’t know about you but, I immediately thought of the Disney Movie Encanto! Mirabelas “Family round up”. IYKYK 🙂 💃🏻🕯️

With that being said here’s a few rules to ❤️Rainbow Roundup❤️:

Every Friday check into the DoR Facebook & Instagram page for some positive vibes 😎

🌈Get some sustenance
🌈Tell somebody you love them
🌈Be aggressively gay/ally-ish🤣

See you next Friday at the same gay time, and obviously same gay place. We love you, and you are loved. Welcome to our safe space.🫶🏻

Let’s do a check in!
Are we thriving?
Are we loved?

Is that enough? ABSOLUTELY! You ARE enough. 🫶🏻

-JS✨

08/28/2026

Happy Wear It Purple Day, friends!

💜Visibility💜Unity💜Empowerment💜
Wear your purple LOUD and PROUD. Be a beacon of hope, a visible reminder of the support and community that awaits our youth facing adversities.

🌈Open your arms and hearts, embrace those around you with a big rainbow hug! 🌈

Don’t forget to show us your purple-pride in the comments!

08/24/2026

✨ICON✨

Spotlight on Marsha P. Johnson for her courageous activism, strength and paving the way for so many.

“When I die, I hope nobody cries, darling... I hope they sing and dance and have a great big party. 'Cause darling I'll just be starting to live my life over again. This old body had just worn out and a new one will just be on its way here!”
— Marsha P. Johnson

08/22/2026

The 2026 Annual ND LGBTQIA2S Summit is right around the corner!

Don’t forget to grab your tickets for a weekend of connection, and learning! 🫂📖🏳️‍🌈

08/22/2026

Go visit our friends from Shine Bright and Live! They’re at the Minot Pride Event today! 🏳️‍🌈✨

✨ Shine Bright & Live! 🌈✨

Come see us at Minot Pride in the Street today from 10 AM–2 PM! 🏳️‍🌈💖

Stop by, say hello, and celebrate love, joy, and community with us! We can’t wait to see you! 🌟