By Alex Orué Haz click aquí para leer este artículo en español. Since 2016, our Affiliate in Peru has worked tirelessly to bring visibility to LGBTQ+ stories in one of Latin America’s most diverse and conservative countries. As we’ve seen recently with the rise in anti-trans initiatives around the world, sharing stories of the trans communityContinue reading “Brave & Authentic: A Peruvian Trans Documentary”
Thank you for being part of supporting LGBTQ+ youth in 2023! Take a look at some of the incredible things we’ve been able to do with your help.
Hi, I’m Jay Taylor, the Graphic Designer for the It Gets Better Project. There’s a warmth that swells in my chest when I say that. After growing up in environments that sought to suppress aspects of my identity, I now have the privilege of shaping the visual identity of an organization that helped me stayContinue reading “Believing in better is critical for LGBTQ+ youth survival!”
By Sarah Dean The most wonderful time of the year – the holidays. On the surface, holidays are strung with garlands, adorned with glittering decorations, and scored with the most jovial music. Cheesy movies show us whirlwind romances under the mistletoe, reconciled families, and communities coming together. But, unfortunately, it’s not always that picture-perfect. ForContinue reading “The “Most” Wonderful Time of the Year”
By Yarit Rodriguez Hola Amigues, I am a recent addition to the It Gets Better Project, and these past months have been transformative. I want to share a little about my journey so you’ll better understand the impact your support has in reaching English- and Spanish-speaking LGBTQ+ youth. My family moved to the U.S. fromContinue reading “We Need Your Support for LGBTQ+ Journeys Like Mine!”
Our Executive Director Brian Wenke takes a look at the road ahead for LGBTQ+ youth and the It Gets Better Project in 2024. It has been a rough year for our community. Anti-LGBTQ+ legislation continues to threaten our existence in nearly every U.S. state — our beloved transgender community bearing the brunt of this hatred.Continue reading “When You See Queer Joy Like This, It Changes Everything!”
Haz click aquí para leer este artículo en español. By Alex Orué As the nonbinary community grows in numbers and visibility, it also faces new challenges — among the biggest, respect and accurate representation through language. That’s particularly true in one of the most gender-based languages in the world: Spanish. Late last year, the ItContinue reading “…For the Inclusion of Nonbinary People”