TRUTH is a national trans and gender nonconforming youth storytelling campaign that aims to build empathy, understanding, and a movement for youth to share their stories in their own words and in their own way. Share your story or view the stories of youth at transgenderlawcenter.org/programs/truth … [Read more...]
LGBT News: Photos – Why Visibility Matters to These LGBTQ Youth
“Golio and Scholl began by photographing attendees at the PFLAG Gay Prom in 2010 in Westchester County, New York, where both grew up. As time went by and queer visibility grew in the media, so did the need to deepen public understanding of diversity within the LGBTQ community, Scholl said. They continued the project, photographing nearly 100 youth ranging in age from 12-21 and publishing a book last year.” Read the full story and see the photo collection at PBS … [Read more...]
Queer Youth Updates: 3 Days Remaining, Funding Opportunity for Queer Youth Task Force
Thank you for your help in supporting Tracy Cockerham's Wharf to Wharf run on Sunday, July 26th to benefit the QYTF! Tracy has raised $800 so far. We would be grateful for additional funds to reach our goal. 3 Days Remaining! It's easy a make a donation! Funds raised will go directly to support many of our programs such as sending queer and ally youth to conferences, organizing the 2015 Safe Schools Project's Queer Youth Summit, providing weekly Queer Youth Updates and supporting internships. The 2015 Wharf to Wharf takes place on … [Read more...]
LGBT News: The Time Is Now: Bring Equal Protection to LGBT Youth
“As many continue to celebrate marriage equality, it's time to direct and extend our movement's focus to our LGBT youth, who are more likely to experience harassment and acts of violence while in school, yet are least likely to receive any help or support from administration. To the dismay of LGBT youth advocates and allies across the nation, America still lacks a national, comprehensive policy to protect its LGBT youth, as federal civil rights laws do not currently address harassment based on gender identity or sexual orientation.” Read the … [Read more...]
LGBT News: Why The Beautiful, Short Life Of Matthew Shepard Still Matters
“ ‘While we’ve come a long way, LGBT inequality and hate crimes are still very real today,’ Josue, a close friend of Matt’s herself, said in a statement. ‘Parts of Matt’s story are unfortunately still very much a part of young people’s realities.’ “ Read the full article in LOGO … [Read more...]
LGBT Teen Friendly Films on Netflix Instant!
The Way He Looks (2014) - A new classmate transforms the daily life of a blind teenager who longs for independence and disrupts his relationship with his best friend. For the Bible Tells Me So (2007) - This documentary examines the ways in which conservative Christian groups have used -- and sometimes exploited -- scripture to deny human rights. Bridegroom (2013) - This timey documentary tells the story of Shane Bitney Crone, who finds himself without marriages legal protections when his same-sex partner dies. Call Me Kuchu (2012) - This … [Read more...]
PBS Frontline: “Growing Up Trans”
Mixed reviews on PBS's intimate look at the struggles and choices facing transgender kids and their families. View the full episode on PBS.org Interested in learning more about this episode of Frontline? You can read “Growing up trans: Six teens open up about discovering who they really are” in The Globe and Mail … [Read more...]
LGBT News: Girl Scouts Choose Transgender Girls Over $100,000 Donation
“Megan Ferland told Seattle Metropolitan that the Girl Scouts of Western Washington were “thrilled” to pull in a $100,000 donation earlier this year...But then Ferland learned that the gift came with a stipulation, Seattle Met reported: The donor wanted a promise that the money wouldn’t be used to support transgender girls. So that donation — all $100,000 of it — went back to the donor.” Read the full article in The Washington Post … [Read more...]
Brown Boi Project – Now Accepting Writing Submissions
Do you want to help change the way communities of color talk about gender? Brown Boi Project is looking for pieces written by YOU! We're holding the Summer of Brown Boi, a national campaign aimed at expanding the conversation around gender-racial justice in communities of color, so we'd like your pieces about gender and race! Writers need not identify as masculine of center to submit. Length: 800 - 2000 words Deadline: Friday, July 31st, 2015 Please include a short bio. Send all submissions to media@brownboiproject.org. Your work will be … [Read more...]
LGBT News: The Teachers Who Gave Me a Voice
“Once I felt comfortable sharing my views within the club, I felt I could share my thoughts with the world. This is another thing I have to thank them for because without these stepping stones I would still be that timid, closeted girl in the back of the classroom, too scared to share her thoughts. I would not have the passion to change the world and the courage to stand up for myself if not for my wonderful teachers. And trust me, I have to stand up for myself often in my tough little town.” Read Parker Jessica Davidson’s full article in The … [Read more...]