Students

GLAAD

July 25, 2019

by Clare Kenny, Director of Youth Engagement

Calling young activists! Apply now to become a GLAAD Campus Ambassador

Campus Ambassadors are crucial representatives for LGBTQ youth and, with support from GLAAD, can reach a national audience. Deadline to apply is August 25, 2019.

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July 14, 2019

by Kylin Camburn, GLAAD Campus Ambassador

9 young people explain what being non-binary means to them

Being non-binary means everything to me, it has helped shape me into the person and advocate I am today.

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June 18, 2019

by Jayson Bijak, GLAAD Campus Ambassador

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

Knowing she was there and that she still supported me meant the world to me. I wouldn’t be where I am today without her.

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July 23, 2019

by Briannah Hill, GLAAD Campus Ambassador

Finding myself and my academic power as a Black queer student

Because my journey was tough but worth it, I want to give some advice to students of color and LGBTQIA+ students reading this who are thinking about education beyond high school.

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April 19, 2019

by Leah Shapiro, Communications and Public Relations Intern

Ryan Murphy is bringing 'The Prom' musical to Netflix, here's why that matters for LGBTQ youth

"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!"

GLAAD

February 19, 2019

by D'antae Johnson, GLAAD Campus Ambassador

11 students explain what being queer, Black, and proud means to them

We exist and we are here thriving.

Thomas Whaley

January 20, 2019

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Veteran teacher: Karen Pence's school erases LGBTQ people; that damages children

Thomas Whaley, a New York State "Teacher of the Year", reflects on the chilling effect LGBTQ-exclusive policies at Karen Pence's school will have on students in her classroom.