Bi Visibility Day

Bi Visibility Day History

Bi Visibility Day, also known as International Celebrate Bisexuality Day, aims to raise awareness and promote recognition of bisexual individuals and their experiences within the broader LGBTQ+ community. The observance seeks to challenge societal stereotypes and stigmas surrounding bisexuality and foster understanding, acceptance, and inclusivity. Through a variety of events, discussions, and advocacy initiatives, Bi Visibility Day highlights both the challenges and triumphs bisexual individuals face.

Introduced in 1999 by American bisexual rights activists Wendy Curry, Michael Page, and Gigi Raven Wilbur, Bi Visibility Day was born out of a desire to provide a platform for bisexual individuals to voice their concerns and celebrate their identities. In the United States, the event has been actively supported by several organizations, including the Bisexual Resource Center and BiNet USA. Over the years, Bi Visibility Day has focused on addressing issues that disproportionately affect the American bisexual community, such as mental health disparities, discrimination, and erasure within the LGBTQ+ community and society at large.

Bi Visibility Day is marked by community gatherings, panel discussions, workshops, and social media campaigns. These events strive to create safe spaces for engagement, encouraging bisexual individuals and their allies to join together in support and celebration of their unique experiences and identities. Bi Visibility Day is observed annually on September 23rd.

Bi Visibility Day facts

• Bisexual People in the United States make up 52% of the LGB community.
• Michael Page also designed the bisexual pride flag, which includes various shades of pink, purple, and blue, in 1998, a year before the first Bi Visibility Day.
• In 2013, the White House in the United States recognized and celebrated Bi Visibility Day for the first time.
• The majority of bisexual people in the U.S. are women. According to a 2018 study by the UCLA Williams Institute, women are three times more likely than men to identify as bisexual.
• Bisexual individuals are less likely to receive preventative healthcare services and often face discrimination within healthcare settings.
• According to the Williams Institute, more than half of the LGBTQ+ community in America identifies as bisexual. However, they are also less likely to be out about their sexual orientation compared to their lesbian and gay counterparts.

In the News and Trending in the US for Bi Visibility Day

Top things to do in the US for Bi Visibility Day

• Watch Professor Marston and the Wonder Women (2017).
• Check if there's a rally or peaceful march taking place near your area. These are usually organized to promote awareness and to advocate for the rights of bisexual individuals.
• Take part by volunteering your time or resources to bisexual advocacy organizations and charities.