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The Power of Acceptance: Honoring National Adoption Month
During November, we not only honor National Adoption Month but the over 30% of youth in foster care who identify as LGBTQ+.
U.S. Department of Education Finds Nex Benedict’s School District Accountable for Fostering Hostile Climate In Response to HRC Complaint
In a resolution agreement with the Owasso School District in Oklahoma, the Department of Education Office for Civil Rights - in response to a complaint filed by HRC in February…
Out, Proud, Latine: New Report Finds that Nearly 90% of Latine LGBTQ+ Youth are Proud of Their Identity, but Many Still Struggle With Challenges Surrounding Being Queer or Trans
HRC Foundation partnered with the HRSi–HRC’s Latine affinity group–to provide action items to help in caring for Latine LGBTQ+ youth
Born to Shine: 10 Empowering Tips for LGBTQ+ Students
Billy (he/they) is a 16-year-old advocate from Washington. Their passion for advocacy centers around their dream of a world where inclusive sex education is accessible to everyone. When he’s not…
Meet the 2024 Class of HRC Youth Ambassadors
The Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Youth Well-Being Program is pleased to announce the 2024 class of HRC Youth Ambassadors: Phi, Lily, Louise, Sai, Billy, Ray, Rehman, Kiki, Eris, and Hildie.
How 2024 Could Make or Break LGBTQ+ Youth Rights: A Youth Ambassador’s Perspective
Kiki (she/her) is a junior in high school on the east coast and a member of the HRCF 2023-2024 Youth Ambassador Cohort.
Color Your World: Unveiling the Joyful Journey of Our New Coloring Book
At a time when so many young folks are inundated with hateful and divisive rhetoric, we must find ways to bring joy. As a grandmother, I think about how their…
US District Court Enjoins New Title IX Rule in Louisiana, Mississippi, Montana, and Idaho, Blocking Enforcement of Federal Civil Rights Law for LGBTQ+ Students
The injunction blocks enforcement only in Louisiana, Mississippi, Montana, and Idaho, leaving enforcement of federal protections in place for other LGBTQ+ students across the country. Students in these states can…
Reading With Pride: An Inclusive Booklist for Students
Pride Month celebrates the lives, accomplishments, and potential of the LGBTQ+ community. People deserve to be seen, heard, and affirmed, and these titles offer affirmation for young readers. Books help…
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