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Behind the Scenes of Our Cover Shoot With Young LGBTQ Heroes
People like Tyler Oakley and musician Gio Bravo posed for a purpose as we close in on 20 years since Matthew Shepard's death.01 Lfp 4464 Advocate Copy02 Lfp 4297 Advocate Copy03 Lfp 4518 Advocate...
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Denver Community Holds Fashion Show in Honor of 9-Year-Old Who Died
Youth, ColoradoLocals rallied to raise money in support of the family of Jamel Myles, a 9-year-old gay boy who died by suicide last month. YouthColoradoTracy E. GilchristThe citizens of Denver rallied...
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The Queer Teen Filmmaker You Should Know
Youth, Families, film, Print Issue, LGBT youthAt 15, Ella Fields is becoming a globally recognized filmmaker focusing on gender and queer issues. Her parents couldn’t be prouder.YouthFamiliesfilmPrint...
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Denver Community Holds Fashion Show in Honor of 9-Year-Old Who Died
YouthYouth, ColoradoLocals rallied to raise money in support of the family of Jamel Myles, a 9-year-old gay boy who died by suicide last month. ColoradoTracy E. GilchristThe citizens of Denver rallied...
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The Trevor Project and LGBTQ Youth Need You
YouthYouth, LGBT youthThe youth organization is seeking crisis counselors during this difficult time.LGBT youthJessa PowersThe Trevor Project recruited activist and Empire star Jussie Smollett to urge...
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High Schoolers Spell Out Anti-LGBTQ, Racial Slurs In Senior Photo
YouthYouth, Homophobia, Racism, California, SchoolsEscondido High School students are being roasted for serving homophobia at their senior barbeque.HomophobiaRacismCaliforniaSchoolsAriel SobelLast week...
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Education Dept. Probes Claim of Restroom Assault by Gender-Fluid Child
TransgenderTransgender, Schools, Education, Youth, GeorgiaDecatur, Ga., school officials say the claim is unfounded.Education Secretary Betsy DeVosSchoolsEducationYouthGeorgiaTrudy RingThe Department...
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Matthew Shepard's Parents Made Sure He Did Not Die in Vain
YouthYouth, Matthew Shepard, Crime, Hate CrimesIn the two decades since the gay college student's murder, his legacy lives on in the foundation started by Judy and Dennis Shepard. But there’s still...
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Alyssa Milano Is Going Purple for Spirit Day — And So Should You
Youth, LGBT youth, Spirit DayYouthThe #MeToo celebrity activist will join millions in taking the pledge to support LGBTQ youth.LGBT youthSpirit DayDaniel ReynoldsAlyssa Milano is one of millions of...
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10 Most Watched Coming-Out Videos on YouTube, Ranked
Re-experience Ingrid Nilsen, Shane Dawson, and Troye Sivan leave the closet.YouTubers not only have to come out to their loved ones but their audiences.Joey Graceffa (2015) – 37 Million ViewsIngrid...
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Gay Teen Asks Straight Captain of the Football Team to Homecoming
YouthYouthA gay California student asked his straight friend to homecoming to the tune of Christina Perri"s "A Thousand Years." Tracy E. GilchristTo the tune of Christina Perri’s “A Thousand Years,” a...
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One of the Nation's Most Enduring LGBTQ Groups Turns 45
Current IssuePrint Issue, Current Issue, PFLAG, Youth, Activism, Print IssuePFLAG continues to prove that parental support is powerful.PFLAGYouthActivismPrint IssueJacob Anderson-MinshallPFLAG, the...
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9 LGBTQ Celebrities Who Stood Up to Their Bullies
If you've been bullied for being queer, you're in the company of Amandla Stenberg, Hannah Gadsby, Don Lemon, and many others.When you leave the closet, there are often monsters waiting on the other...
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Britney Spears, Sterling K. Brown and Others Go Purple for Spirit Day
YouthYouth, LGBT youth, GLAAD, Spirit Day, Britney SpearsNotables with huge social media followings are going purple to advocate against bullying of LGBTQ youth.LGBT youthGLAADSpirit DayBritney...
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Will Youth Synod Message's to LGBTQ Catholics Be One of Inclusion?
ReligionReligion, Roman Catholic Church, YouthThere have been mixed signals coming out of the bishops' meeting, which has entered its final week.Roman Catholic ChurchYouthJessa PowersThe Roman Catholic...
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South Africa Asked Teachers for a List of LGBTQ Students
WorldWorld, South Africa, YouthThe Eastern Cape Provincial Education Department's request for a list of students who identify as LGBTQ has been viewed as discriminatory. South AfricaYouthJessa PowersAn...
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Protesters Rally for Trans Boys Booted from 'Boys Only' Skate Session
Transgender, YouthTransgenderCommunity members gathered in the rain at Super Skate in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to protest the treatment of two trans boys who were kicked out of the rink.YouthTracy E....
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Teen Threatens to Bomb School to Cleanse It of LGBTQ Students
CrimeCrime, LGBT youth, Youth, South CarolinaIn South Carolina, a homophobic student was arrested after tweeting out he wanted to kill gay classmates.LGBT youthYouthSouth CarolinaAriel SobelJonathan...
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