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Why We Still Need Pride Month: Celebs Chime In

Since 1970, LGBTQ+ people and our allies have observed Pride Month each June in the United States to honor the infamous June 1969 Stonewall riots by celebrating the LGBTQ+ community, and acknowledging the progress we have yet to make. As we approach our 55th Pride Month, so much has changed for both our country and our community. Today, many people – both within the LGBTQ+ community and outside of it – are asking themselves, “Why do we celebrate Pride Month?”To weigh in on why Pride Month still matters for uplifting LGBTQ+ voices and continuing our community’s fight for equality, we…
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An Open Letter to LGBTQ+ Youth: We Will Not Stop Fighting for You

We are heartbroken by the proposal to eliminate federal funding for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline’s LGBTQ+ Youth Specialized Services — a move that will have devastating, life-threatening consequences for young people across the country. As artists, creators, and public figures, our platforms come with responsibility. And today, that responsibility is clear: we must speak out to protect the mental health and lives of LGBTQ+ youth. We will not stay silent. Since its launch in 2022, this program has connected nearly 1.3 million crisis contacts with life-saving, affirming care to LGBTQ+ young people during their most vulnerable moments. Suicide…
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Celebrities Sign The Trevor Project’s Open Letter to Protect Federal Funding for LGBTQ+ Youth Suicide Prevention

Entertainment industry – across film, music, TV, sports, theatre, comedy, fashion, culinary arts, and book publishing – come together to support LGBTQ+ young people June 2, 2025 – The Trevor Project, the leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ+ young people, published an open letter today to protect an estimated $50 million in federal funding for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline’s LGBTQ+ Youth Specialized Services. The letter was signed by more than 100 celebrities across the entertainment industry, spanning film, music, TV, sports, theatre, comedy, fashion, culinary arts, and book publishing. A draft of the U.S. Department…
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Tommy Dorfman on Her New Memoir and the Impact She Hopes it Has on LGBTQ+ Youth

By: Jaymes Black, CEO of The Trevor Project Tommy Dorfman (she/her) is an Atlanta-born Brooklyn-based writer, director, and actor. Her debut feature film, I WISH YOU ALL THE BEST, premiered at SXSW in 2024 and will be theatrically distributed in 2025.  As an actor she made her Broadway debut in Sam Gold's Romeo and Juliet at Circle in the Square in 2024, and is known best for her work in Netflix’s 13 Reasons Why. Her production company, Down the Line, launched in 2024 and is focused on shining a light on various human experiences not yet told in film, television,…
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TX2 on Internet Bullies, Supporting The Trevor Project, and More

Recording artist TX2 started a movement known among his fans known as the "X Movement," which aims to raise awareness for positive mental health outcomes, equal rights for LGBTQ+ people, and creating a safe space for those in need.  In March 2025, TX2 posted across their social media platforms to encourage minimum donations of $25 to The Trevor Project's life-saving work. In exchange, they would give participating fans an exclusive acoustic performance and the opportunity to be featured in their next music video.  We caught up with TX2 to talk about their new song, “HOSTAGE,” as well as the importance…
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The Trevor Project Honors Dua Lipa with Mental Health Champion of the Year Award

The Grammy-winning global superstar and activist has been a fierce advocate for The Trevor Project’s life-saving mission to end suicide among LGBTQ+ young people across the U.S. and Mexico. November 19, 2024 – The Trevor Project, the leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ+ young people in the U.S. and Mexico, proudly honors Dua Lipa (she/her) with the 2024 Mental Health Champion of the Year Award. The award recognizes influential public figures who use their platform to advocate for mental health awareness and issues impacting LGBTQ+ young people. Dua Lipa is the fourth annual recipient of this award,…
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A Conversation With Daniel Quasar on Pride Flags, LGBTQ+ History, and Mental Health

Written by Sue Cardenas-Soto (they/them), Copywriter Daniel Quasar (they/ze) calls themselves an “accidental designer,” but they’re definitely one who has made an impact on LGBTQ+ history. Quasar designed the Progress Pride flag in 2018, an updated design that incorporated Monica Helm’s Trans Pride flag, the traditional Gilbert Baker Pride flag, and elements of Philadelphia and Seattle’s Pride flags. The trans flag stripes and black and brown stripes were shifted to the hoist and given a chevron shape, pointing to the right to symbolize forward movement. SUE: Can you tell me about the process of designing the flag? QUASAR: I was…
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Celebrating Native American Heritage Month with Rep. Sharice Davids

Written by Ryan Bernsten (he/him), Senior Managing Editor Rep. Sharice Davids (she/her) is currently serving Kansas’s 3rd Congressional District in Congress. Sharice was raised by a single mom who spent more than 20 years serving in the US Army. She worked her way from Johnson County Community College to Cornell Law School, juggling multiple jobs to put herself through school. Sharice went on to work in economic and community development on Native American reservations, helping tribes to create programs and initiatives for growth. This work inspired her to apply for the prestigious White House Fellows program, where she served under…
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Authors Making a Difference: Celebrating Women’s History Month with a Panel of Women and Gender-Expansive Authors

Seeing ourselves in stories can be incredibly powerful. The Trevor Project’s editorial team invited three authors — Lamya H, Sarah Cypher, and Becky Albertalli — to talk about the importance of seeing women’s and LGBTQ+ experiences in books, and how they can help us better understand ourselves and be better allies to each other. Considering recent bans of LGBTQ+ books in school libraries, these authors show us why sharing authentic stories can help affirm young people and why reading mainstream LGBTQ+ books can be an act of resistance. Lamya H (she/they) is a queer Muslim writer and organizer living in…
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Every Single One: Letters to My Younger Self

For LGBTQ folks, gaining hindsight can be beautiful and clarifying. Growing up gives us time to find who we are, perspective to see what’s important, and the ability to heal from the sometimes difficult journey of childhood and young adulthood. This holiday season, we invited LGBTQ celebrities to use that hindsight to write a letter to their younger self, asking them to give advice and support. We hope their wisdom speaks to you, wherever you are on your journey. Here’s what they said: JANELLE MONAE (they/them/she/her) “If I could go back and talk to my younger self, I would say…