TrevorProject (@trevorproject)

Let’s take our power to the polls. LGBTQ+ young people deserve to have a voice in policy decisions, and voting is a tangible way to make your voice count. With the midterm elections just a few weeks away, there’s still time to register to vote, check your registration, and make your voting plan…

Being asked your pronouns can be the difference between feeling invisible and feeling seen. Pronouns are more than words. Using them correctly says: I respect you. You belong here. This International Pronouns Day, make respect a daily practice. Ask, listen, be open, and use the pronouns someone…

Being queer doesn’t make you any less Indigenous. This Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Kai Potts (he/him, Lakota Sioux, Two-Spirit), reminds us that Indigenous queer and gender-diverse folks have always been here. Two-Spirit stories belong in LGBTQ+ history. To every young person exploring your identity…

Taking care of your mental health isn’t always easy. Sometimes, knowing where to start can feel like a challenge in itself. This World Mental Health Day, remember: You don’t have to wait until things feel unbearable to ask for help. You don’t have to prove that you’re struggling enough to deserve…

“You are not confused, you are not too much, and you are never not queer enough.” 🩷💜💙 This message from @drvarunasrinivasan (expert physician, writer, and proud bisexual woman) is an important reminder this Bi+ Awareness Week: You were never made to fit into boxes not built for you. You were never…

Breanna grew up being free to express herself without fear. The vibrancy of her family and support from her local community inspired Breanna to explore her sexual orientation and gender identity, and embrace her role in a larger collective. With help from her Dad, making beautiful, special outfits…

Being queer looks different for everyone. It’s okay to not have it all figured out. In our latest episode of Sharing Space: Community, five queer and trans teens sit down for an intimate conversation about community, visibility, advocacy, and building relationships during challenging times. These…

Students are telling us what they need to feel safe. It’s our job to listen. Our latest research brief, in collaboration with our friends at Glisten asks transgender, nonbinary, and gender-expansive students about their lived experiences interacting with the people and policies in their schools…

When things get difficult, we can call upon our queer and trans elders, whose courage and spirit of justice illuminate our path forward. In moments of hopelessness, we can access the grit and determination of our ancestors who kept going and stayed vibrant in the face of hostility. We will, too…

To the women who shape us, love us, support us, and grow us into better humans. To the women with power, the women with guts, the women with unabashed bravery. To the women who hold tenderness and rage with fierce and clear eyes. To the women who refuse to let anyone else tell them who they are…

Celebrating Pride around the world is a powerful reminder of how far our community has come, what we are facing, and our collective mission as we pave the road ahead. While at World Pride in Amsterdam, our CEO Jaymes Black sat down with queer icons @owinpierson and @raviroundtheworld for a candid…

We’ve always been here. Our history, our cultures, and our places in the world have been carved out by our queer and trans elders. We honor them by living loudly and advocating for the futures they dreamed of. Hear more from LGBTQ+ young people about why building community and finding your people…

You can’t be who you can’t see. Queer and trans folks have always been here, thriving and building meaningful lives. Social media gives us the chance to connect and see ourselves reflected in the experiences of others. In turn, we have the opportunity to learn even more about ourselves. In our…

One year ago, LGBTQ+ young people lost a federally funded lifeline that more than 1.5 million had turned to in moments of crisis. They did not lose us. Over the last year, our community has shown what it means to fight for LGBTQ+ young people with urgent compassion and unwavering resolve…

“Hope isn't passive. It’s not waiting for the world to get kinder. It’s a disciplined, active insistence on building a community where you feel safe.” After two incredible years of leadership as CEO of The Trevor Project, Jaymes Black (they/she/he) took a moment to reflect on hope and suicide…

Being nonbinary isn’t new. It isn’t a trend. It’s a beautiful and expansive part of who so many folks have always been. 💛🤍💜🖤 This Nonbinary Awareness Week, we’re celebrating and uplifting our nonbinary siblings and the joy and possibility they bring to our communities every day. Thank you to @G…

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What does it mean to truly be yourself? We went backstage at WICKED on Broadway to hear from members of the cast and crew about authenticity and the importance of being seen for who you are. 💚🩷 Every young person deserves spaces where they can show up as their full, authentic selves and know that…

Getting ready for Pride is about showing up as your full, authentic self. We joined our CEO Jaymes Black at MAC’s Soho store, where makeup artist Sabine created a Pride look while they talked about self-expression, gender expression, leading with authenticity, and their Pride favorites. 🧡 For so…

Always here. Always forward. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🇺🇲 LGBTQ+ folks have always been part of the story of this country. We’ve helped shape our communities, cared for one another, pushed for progress, and imagined futures where everyone can live openly and safely. This Fourth of July, our CEO Jaymes Black…

It's the last day of Pride Month, but at The Trevor Project, our Pride is always here, always forward towards the future. Help us build that future with all queer and trans young people in mind. 🏳️‍⚧️ 🧡 🏳️‍🌈 trvr.org/Forward