Why my kindergarten teacher coming to my college graduation meant so much to me as a trans guy

I fight for their legacy, for their voices, and for their lives, to someday see a world where LGBTQ+ people can live without fear.

Teen comedy 'Booksmart' shows that a lesbian protagonist is someone audiences want to root for. 

It is her dedication to her roles as an LGBTQ+ ally, and the eloquence with which she speaks on the queer love stories in her movies, that have truly garnered her her position as a gay icon.

As I watched the love story between Aristemo, I could not help but feel a sense of encouragement to embrace my identity...

"All of us came out tonight to celebrate The Prom, but also to celebrate you kids and tell you that we love you, we see you and you have support!"

One Day at a Time deserves more praise for allowing a Latinx family into our homes and opening their hearts to us.

Trust yourself and who you are and don’t let other people extinguish your spirit.

'Crazy Rich Asians' successfully worked to empower Asian and Asian queer folks like myself to believe in the beauty of our culture and heritage and to continue to push our narratives further, regardless of this institutionalized setback of our identities.

Imagine Dragons' front man, Dan Reynolds, explores how the Mormon Church’s policies effect the LGBTQ community in his HBO documentary, 'Believer.'

A.G. Beardsley is breaking binaries and smashing the stereotypes of comedy. As the only nonbinary cast member on the critically acclaimed YouTube comedy channel CollegeHumor, Beardsley is navigating the comedy industry through a unique lens.

A key part of understanding QPOC culture and accepting QPOC in both the LGBTQ and Black community is knowing our place and power in history. 

...it’s ultimately his willingness to burn a bridge with his daughter that is his final damnation.

I hope that in the coming days, you are able to find joy, see yourself reflected in other beautiful black faces, be with your people, and get the opportunity to change someone’s day.

..I will forever find beauty in my identities as a queer and femme Asian even when other men can’t.

Bop your way through Valentine's Day with Janelle Monáe, Troye Sivan, King Princess, and more!

Her existence has and continues to push the boundaries of our mainstream understanding of Black excellence and makes space for queer folks of color to see themselves celebrated.

Learn more on how you can continue to support lesbian, bisexual, and queer women, femmes, transgender people and all others who are marginalized because of their gender identity or expression.

Recent reports of a trans woman’s murder in Montgomery, a subway attack in New York City, and a hate crime in Seattle further illustrate the victimization of women as targets of violence because of their gender identity and sexual orientation.

This negligent treatment must end before more lives are lost.

The decision to move forward, in spite of hate, further demonstrates the church's evolution towards full LGBTQ acceptance.

Having an inside look at text therapy without judgement or bias could literally save lives.

Once a regular college student, Kaj is now forced to publicly fight for her right to live openly—like everyone else, or hide who she is in her own home.

Meet the Texas student who created the Transgender Wings Quilt to commemorate Trans Day of Remembrance.

Get to know the artist and activist capturing the hearts of his generation.

How do we find home when we must constantly build it for ourselves? 

#TransWeek is a time of celebration, reflection, and resilience.

It’s our responsibility to leave the world a better place than we found it.

Kosoko Jackson is breaking down barriers for queer youth of color in literature, proving their stories deserve to be told. 

The bottom line is that it is important for kids to understand acceptance and equality.

As intersex people, our lives exist outside of binary gender... What the memo’s initiative asks—that we identify as male or female according to our birth genitalia—is literally impossible.

Love yourself, understand that you are beautiful, you are important and that you are meant to be here...

I want to create a world where no one is bullied for who they are.

It’s time for us, as a community, to revamp the conversation and work to destigmatize mental health.

Most of the time when strangers perceive me, they are only seeing a small piece of the story.

No matter where you live: Register today and vote on November 6th.

I want to reach out to other gay athletes so that they know it is okay and that people will accept them.

'A House For Everyone' upends gender stereotypes and shows children that you should embrace your identity and be yourself.

Read up on some helpful tips on how to start, expand, and improve your school's GSA!

Lady Gaga not only taught me how to love and embrace my own identity, but she also helped me understand bisexual+ identities and how important it is to always include and advocate for the bi+ community.

Join the movement! Apply to become a GLAAD Campus Ambassador.

These artists are telling the next generation that it’s okay—amazing, even—to be exactly who you are.

It’s really something we have... Something big. Maybe so big, it was hard to accept because I’ve never really felt this way before. I want to be with you, like, all the time, in every possible way.

It has always been a joy to watch Sara Ramirez act, and now watching her live her truth is another affirmation of queer, bi magic, determination, and radiant resistance.

Seeing the changes that were implemented since our departure at a very religious, private university gives me hope for the future and the impact other students can make on their campuses.

Although the night was filled with dancing and fun, BuzzFeed’s Queer Prom was nothing short of serious. It was a reminder to accept ourselves as who we are—and to never allow anyone to take that away.

Her music fills me with an energy unmatched by anything else, and her queer identity—labels or no labels—makes me feel as though I have a true representative in the world.

Chaperoned by my mother, I was able to see the show surrounded by queer people who were just like me ...that evening inched me that much closer to self-acceptance and self-love.

You must always have faith in people, but most importantly, you must always have faith in yourself.

It is my hope in creating this list that you, too, will find a book that makes you feel seen. 

In their letter to Big Freedia, GLAAD Campus Ambassador Jonathan Leggette talks about the power of Black, queer, and trans resilience and representation in music.

My appreciation for Robin actually grew after watching how much my mother—someone I adore—adores her.

I was terrified and worried about what my future would hold. Despite my fears, reading about Aydian inspired me to be brave.

I credit Ruby Rose for providing the visibility that allowed me to explore my authentic self. 

With web series like this, who needs a TV? #WeStan

She’s the epitome of what it means to use your platform and voice for something bigger and more important than yourself.

I’ve been sitting with this experience of my sexuality for many years, and then Janelle Monáe comes out to the world as pansexual… and it rocked my entire world.

May Day is not just important to workers but to everyone. All struggles are connected and working together is necessary to create a better world.

It is the Secretary’s mission to promote democracy and protect human rights globally. But Pompeo has a long record of discriminating against people like me. I believe words and actions must go hand-in-hand when it comes to politics and policy. Pompeo fails both tests.

Marching makes a difference. Here are 4 more ways you can become a changemaker in your community. 

Watch and learn from trans students at Yale University on how you can make the college experience better for your trans community.

You have the power to make a positive difference in the lives of your LGBTQ students.

Find out what it's like to be raised in a queer and accepting family... Spoiler alert: it's awesome.

"Just because you have the whole rainbow doesn’t mean your advocacy is intersectional."

GLAAD Campus Ambassador, Morgan Pasquier offers suggestions on how to make your LGBTQ spaces more ace-inclusive.

As part of the student-activist campaign, revamp, GLAAD's young advocates discuss LGBTQ student safety on and off their college campuses.

Many girls like me dream of a savior. We dream it before even telling the world who we really are. We crave reflection. We yearn for validation. We ache for understanding.

"Have LGBTQ women ever experienced ultimate Academy Awards glory? In short—not really. But if last night’s LGBTQ representation is any indication of the trajectory of the Oscars, the future might be female."

The Rising Stars Grants at the GLAAD Media Awards will honor young people who are using media advocacy to create or advance a program in their community in order to accelerate acceptance for LGBTQ people.

GLAAD Campus Ambassadors call for sensible gun reform after the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting that took the lives of 17 young students.

"All trans people are worthy of love and affection."

"Regardless of how long it takes me to figure out what a relationship means and how I feel about someone special, I hope to remember that I shouldn’t have to sacrifice my comfort level, my gender presentation, or my self for anyone."

GLAAD Campus Ambassador Miles Joyner has new rules for embracing your bi+ identity when the world thinks you're in a "straight" relationship.

"This kiss took place in my seventh period woodshop class... so nothing can get gayer than that."