Worcester, MA
United States
Worked four years to bring GLBT awareness and training to the staff of my local community health center.
Bring awareness to a wider community that no one, including those of us who live with disabilities, should be judged or limited by other people's assumptions or prejudices.
I help my summer campers develop confidence in their abilities and teach them that they can do amazing things no matter how the world sees them.
I am participating because it's important to recognize just how complex people are and that we cannot be defined or judged by a few words or our appearance.
Minneapolis, MN
United States
Promoting justice and provoking others to act through sermons, liturgy and community programming.
Because it's awesome.
Habitat for Humanity
Boston, MA
United States
Creating a pride club at my school has helped offer not only a space for support, but for conversations about the importance of self-exploration and understanding.
Because visibility is key.
Worcester, MA
United States
For nine months, I stood outside of grocery stores asking people to support LGBT rights. I launched the "Reject Stereotypes, Accept People" Campaign at a conservative business university. I always compliment people on their style.
Because after I dyed my hair purple and got tattoos, people started rolling their eyes every time I spoke. Because I grew up not knowing girls could be gay. Because LGBT youth are 4 times more likely to contemplate suicide or self-harm.
Worcester, MA
United States
Being a good friend
I am currently student teaching in a first grade classroom. Every day I treat my students with respect and compassion because I want to see them grow to be the best that they can be. They may just be 5 and 6 years old but they are already so smart and so thoughtful!
Worcester, MA
United States
I always do my best to help others.
I see the booth at places and thought it'd be empowering.
Worcester, MA
United States
I am an outlet to my friends, family and even strangers to come to and ask questions regarding safe sex and the LGBTQ community. I was the first person one of my friends came out to.
I have never had negative labels. I created and publicly identified by my own words and actions my whole life. Labels describe me; my personality, my orientation, my gender identity, how I see the world, but I never let them define me.
