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Transforming The Trevor Project

By Jaymes Black (they/she/he pronouns), CEO of The Trevor Project To The Trevor Project Community: I grew up in a traditional, religious family in South Texas, which was hard for me as a young queer person. I was lonely, awkward, afraid, and grappled with my identity; I desperately needed a support network like The Trevor Project, but it didn’t exist yet. I came to lead The Trevor Project because I am deeply, personally invested in its work to support LGBTQ+ young people in crisis. Today, I’d like to share my observations and vision for the future of our vital organization.   …
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Margaret Cho on the Power of Comedy and Music

The Trevor Project caught up with Margaret Cho, Grammy & Emmy nominated comedian/actress/singer, around the success of her Live and LIVID stand-up comedy tour and the release of her new single and title track, “Lucky Gift.”  In between her tour dates and the release of her “power pop anthem,” she took the time to answer The Trevor Project’s questions about the power of comedy and music to help support LGBTQ+ mental health. Your "Live and LIVID!" tour tackles many social issues including homophobia. How do you view comedy’s role in driving social change?  Comedy is important because it is taking…
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From Suffrage to Support: Expanding the Definition of Women’s Empowerment

For over a century, the fight for women’s rights has been marked by both remarkable progress and ongoing challenges. From the suffragists who fought for the right to vote to today’s advocates working for equal pay, reproductive rights, and greater representation, women’s history is a story of resilience, breaking barriers, and expanding opportunities for all.   As we reflect during Women’s History Month, it’s essential to recognize that empowerment is ever-evolving — and that growth must include celebrating and uplifting LGBTQ+ voices. Historically, women’s rights movements have often centered on the experiences of white, cisgender, heterosexual women, leaving LGBTQ+ women, nonbinary…
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A Conversation with Molina Healthcare During LGBTQ Health Awareness Week

Each year toward the end of March, we observe 'National LGBTQ Health Awareness Week' to raise awareness and understanding of timely topics that impact the health and well-being of LGBTQ+ people across the United States. As part of this year’s observation, we spoke with one of our partners, Molina Healthcare, to share how they are supporting the health and well-being of LGBTQ+ young people during this important week and beyond.  Read more in our interview with the Molina Healthcare team below: Many people know that Molina Healthcare is at the forefront of creating a healthier society, but can you shed…
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Celebrating International Asexuality Day

As we celebrate International Asexuality Day during this first week of April, this is a great time to support those in our lives who are asexual and try to better understand what asexuality is. First and foremost, it’s important to recognize that asexual folks have been nearly erased from conversations around identity and sexuality. This week is about affirming their existence, validity, and experiences.  Asexuality is a sexual orientation characterized by a lack of sexual attraction to others. This differs from aromanticism, a romantic orientation that describes people who do not experience romantic attraction. However, it’s important to remember that…
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David Archuleta’s Approach to Mental Health and His Message to LGBTQ+ Youth

The Trevor Project interviewed singer-songwriter David Archuleta following the release of his new single, “Crème Brulée.” The track blends English and Spanish vocals, and is the first single off of his upcoming EP release. The song now has over 1.8 million streams and is currently #2 on Spotify's OBSESSED playlist. Fans can check out David’s music video for "Crème Brulée" on YouTube.  Congrats on the recent releases of “Crème Brulée” and "Freedom!" What inspires your music and creativity? Thank you! My music is inspired by my journey. I like the creative side to reflect where I am on my path of…