Did you know of these LGBT people and places of note in Pennsylvania?

• Chella Man from Mechanicsburg: Known for his role as Jericho in the Titans TV series, he is also a Youtuber and LGBT activist. 

• Vanessa Carlton from Milton: Known for her song "A Thousand Miles."

• Zachary Quinto, from Pittsburgh: Known for his roles in Heroes, Star Trek, and American Horror Story. 

• Giovanni's Room Bookstore in Philadelphia: Founded in 1973, the bookstore is the oldest, still-operating LGBT bookstore in the United States. 

As of 2022, 46.2 million immigrants live in the United States. That's 13.9% of the population! Pennsylvania is home to nearly 900,000 foreign-born individuals, or about 7% of Pennsylvania's total population. 

Pennsylvania has always been shaped by immigration! Did you know that in 1866, Steelton consisted of only 8 families? However, by the 1880s, due to the the expansion of the Pennsylvania Steel Company, thousands of steelworkers immigrated to Steelton from the not only the southern United States and rural Pennsylvania, but southern Europe and places like Ireland, Great Britain, and Germany as well! (You can find out more about this in John Bodnar's book, Steelton: Immigration and Industrialization, 1870–1940.)

Men’s Health Month is focused on raising awareness of preventable health problems and encouraging early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys. Visit the The Men's Health Resource Center for information and resources about preventative and proactive care.

Since 2006, June has been designated as Caribbean-American Heritage Month. Find exciting activities and more information about the month at the Institute of Caribbean Studies' Website. Go out in your community and support local Caribbean-owned businesses during this month or visit the National Archive's Catalog to learn more about Caribbean Americans and communities in the United States!

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health problem. PTSD can only develop after you go through or see a life-threatening event. The National Center for PTSD has resources about PTSD and how you can take care of yourself and others who may have PTSD. Some resources are listed below:

• Get Help in a Crisis: Numbers for emergency resources such as the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (988) and Veterans Crisis Line (988, press 1).

• Help for Family and Friends: Resources to help you take care of yourself while supporting someone with PTSD.

• Self-Help and Coping tools: To help you manage stress reactions, regardless of whether or not you have PTSD.