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Scar Rulien is equalpride’s inaugural Valedictorian for the Class of 2024 and a Student Advocate for GLSEN, the nation’s leading organization working to end discrimination, harassment, and bullying based on sexual and gender identities.
Syd Sanders, who says, "I just have to be myself," believes he's the first trans valedictorian in Maine and possibly the entire nation.
The out student at Holy Cross High School was told his speech was too political.
"I am proud to be a gay son of God," this year's political science valedictorian and practicing Mormon Matt Easton told the crowd.
Seth Owen has started the Unbroken Horizons Scholarship Foundation to help other students from marginalized communities.
The Diocese of Covington apologized for teen boys in MAGA hats who taunted a Native American elder. But the diocese censored a gay teen in May.
Mason Bleu says that while he was scared to come out, he did it so that others wouldn't feel like they have to hide.
Seth Owen endured "conversion therapy" and homelessness to rise to the top of the class. Now he needs some help with his college tuition.
Matt Easton, the valedictorian at the Mormon institution who came out as gay during his graduation speech last month, shares his story with Ellen DeGeneres.
A GoFundMe page set up for Seth Owen raised $141,000 to help with his Georgetown tuition. Now, DeGeneres has another surprise for him.
After Seth Owen moved out of his home, his teacher set up a GoFundMe campaign to pay his college expenses.
At the same meeting where the president of Brigham Young University announced a new "Office of Belonging," a church elder railed against LGBTQ+ rights.
The woman who helped crowdfund an education for a formerly-homeless gay man discusses other worthy causes that deserve your attention.
The Nightly Show With Larry Wilmore's early end leaves us with an advocate-shaped hole in our late-night talk show hearts.
Jillian Orr opened her graduation gown to reveal a rainbow flag.
