It Gets Better Blog
Read more about what's going on in the world and in the minds of LGBTQ+ youth. Plus, want to see your words on our blog?
It Gets Better: Nneka Onuorah
Masc vs femme - how Nneka Onuorah discovered the balance within themselves.
Your Dollars in Action: Youth Voices
"Obviously we want to change the world... but being able to change one person's world is just as important.."
VA School Board Rejects It Gets Better Grant
NEWS: GSA students in Lynchburg, VA are not allowed to create a safe space with $10,000 in grant money.
Let LGBTQ+ Kids Be Themselves, On and Off the Stage
Efforts to ban Max Hightower from a role in a high-school production of Oklahoma! were unconscionable, and LGBTQ+ youth deserve more.
WATCH: "The Drag Queen's Diaries"
Discrimination, self-discovery and the importance of chosen family! It Gets Better Guatemala presents "The Drag Queen's Diaries."
What We Learned: 2023 Youth Summit
"I have never felt a sense of community or advocacy like I did at the Youth Summit."
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Highlights From Our Second Annual Youth Summit
We learned, discussed queer identities and issues, and got to take some time for queer joy.
Honoring Yourself When You Can't Be Out at Home
Queer teacher Sarah Dean offers tips on how to honor the fullness of your identity without compromising your safety.
Dive Into LGBT History Month
Take a journey with us as we uncover some little known facts about LGBTQ history.