5 Reasons to become a GLAAD Campus Ambassador

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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.

GLAAD announces the launch of revamp, a student-activist-led campaign about how to make your activism more inclusive and effective.

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."