
How do you do, fellow kids?
Today, GLAAD is partnering with Tumblr for a #backtoschool campaign!
The #backtoschool campaign shines a light on the stories of young people who are bringing LGBTQ pride to campus. Check out the prompt from Tumblr here. You can participate in our digital campaign on all social media platforms by posting a selfie, mirror pic, group shot of you looking #backtoschool cool and tell us about your life as an LGBTQ or ally student. You can also share your cutest or strangest #fbf (flashback Friday) photo from your young school days!
Happy to announce that I'm a @glaad Campus Ambassador! #backtoschool #transisbeautiful pic.twitter.com/cMh9RnGh6D
— Eva Reign (@EvaRThomas) September 15, 2017
"School was where I got to be my true self, meet my 2nd family and be the person I was too nervous to be at home. #backtoschool" pic.twitter.com/i2DYfoMylW
— GLAAD (@glaad) September 15, 2017
According to our 2017 Accelerating Acceptance report, more than 30% of Americans polled say they are uncomfortable with LGBTQ people in their families, schools, and communities. However, acceptance of the LGBTQ community is growing, especially in younger generations. Over 20% of millennials identify as LGBTQ and 63% identify as allies. Most importantly, many LGBTQ students feel a stronger sense of community among friends and chosen family in their schools today. We want to celebrate these stories of community and acceptance as students around the country head #backtoschool.
Tag GLAAD and use the hashtag #backtoschool on Tumblr, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Don’t forget to recruit your friends and classmates to participate too!
Let’s share messages, images, and stories of love and acceptance to LGBTQIA and questioning students as they head #backtoschool.