We 💛
@panicatthedisco
and
@brendonurie
, & are excited for this new life-changing alliance to support student-led GSAs across the country! Research shows how
#LGBTQ
youth w/ GSAs face less harassment & are more likely to have supportive teachers. Join us:
It's the 25th Annual
#DayofSilence
– the largest student-led day of action for
#LGBTQ
visibility, bringing thousands of students & supporters together against harassment & erasure of LGBTQ students! 🏳️🌈✊
Here's what you need to know about today's actions:
Only one week left to get a special
#Pride
Treat People With Kindness T-Shirt. All proceeds will go to support
@GLSEN
's work for the month of June ensuring safe and inclusive schools for
#LGBTQ
youth:
@Harry_Styles
Amazing speech from
@BenSPLATT
, accepting our Inspiration Award for
#RespectEverywhere
! We’re so grateful for all that you do for
#LGBTQ
young people, Ben! Join him in supporting LGBTQ students at !
NEW PSA: Every student should have a fair chance to succeed in school. But forcing
#trans
students into restrooms that don’t match their gender identity means a lot more bullying & abuse. Watch, share, +
#SupportSafeSchools
for
#LGBTQ
youth at
What a week! We're excited to announce that we'll also be honoring
@BenSPLATT
during
#RespectEverywhere
with GLSEN's Inspiration Award – presented by
@JudithLight
! 🌟🌈
Stay tuned for award videos released every day at 2ET this week!
Heartbroken. Sickened. Livid.
This is what happens when violent rhetoric goes unchecked and politicians use their platforms to demonize the LGBTQ+ community.
We all must stand up to hatred.
Our hearts go out to the victims of the Club Q shooting.
#JussieSmollett
, you are a brilliant inspiration for so many LGBTQ youth and youth of color, and GLSEN is sending you love and light today. We must all work toward a society that is free from racism, homophobia, and hate – one that is worthy of your courageous life and truth.
Meet GLSEN's newest board member:
@connorfranta
! 🥳
Can you welcome Connor to our board by pitching in to fuel our work to support
#LGBTQ
youth? Text RESPECT to 31996 or visit
#RespectEverywhere
In the face of the pandemic,
@GLSEN
has completely reconfigured their important work to create vital community and connection for LGBTQ+ students nationwide!
To donate, text RESPECT to 31996 or visit to learn more 🙇🏻♂️🌈
#RespectEverywhere
Can you believe?
@Netflix
and
@GLSENla
are hosting a LIVE conversation and celebration with the cast of Queer Eye in just 3 hours!! 😱 🙌🏽 Watch live and ask the fab five your burning questions here:
GLSEN is thrilled to announce our new
#LoveSimon
partnership with 20th Century Fox to create student & educator resources to help discuss themes from the movie, including identity, coming out, and harassment.
It’s
#NonbinaryPeoplesDay
! We dedicate today to uplifting
#nonbinary
folx, and their authentic stories and selves.
Nonbinary friends, we see you today and every day. 💛 🤍 💜 🖤
Today is
#TransDayOfVisibility
! 🏳️⚧️
Today, we honor the trans student leaders, staff, chapter members, educators, and supporters. We also uplift those who cannot be visible because of safety and those navigating safety because they are visible.
❗Bid now for your chance to win a bit of The L Word history.
The winner will receive Bette and Tina’s original vows, handwritten by Jennifer Beals and Laurel Holloman.
Place your bid now ➡️
"This movement for equality can't be stopped."
@nowthisisliving
explains why she's backing tomorrow's
#DayofSilence
and why we should all take action to support
#LGBTQ
students!
Today is
#DayOfSilence
— GLSEN's national day of action pushing back against the silencing of LGBTQ+ youth and the erasure of their experiences. Learn more at
And don't forget to join our Breaking the Silence Rally tonight at 7PM ET on Instagram Live!
Nov. 13 - Nov. 19 is
#TransgenderAwarenessWeek
. 🏳️⚧️
We dedicate this week to increasing visibility of the transgender community and to raise awareness of the experiences of trans, nonbinary, and gender nonconforming youth, who often face hostile environments at school and beyond.
HISTORIC:
#SCOTUS
affirms that existing federal law bans employment discrimination against
#LGBTQ
people!
This landmark ruling sends a signal to LGBTQ youth that they are deserving of dignity, respect and basic protections under the law!
When LGBTQ+ students don’t have access to the resources & support they need to feel safe at school, they suffer academically & psychologically.
We’re breaking down some stats from our newly released National School Climate Survey.
Tap to learn more:
In honor of the over 2 million LGBTQ+ youth who exist in the United States, GLSEN created the Rise Up campaign to engage affirming communities and show 2 million displays of public support.
Visit to Rise Up with us today.
#RiseUp4LGBT
"We hope
@lovesimonmovie
can inspire school communities to open their eyes and their hearts to the full inclusion of
#LGBTQ
youth ... and that the resources GLSEN and Fox have created will help students and educators in creating that change"
#sponsored
"As of this quarter of tracking,
#glsen
has registered over 8000 new
#GSAs
" this is all thanks to your support
@brendonurie
!!! Thank you for everything you do and congratulations on receiving the Inspiration Award tonight!
#respectawards
This
#ComingOutDay
remember: You get to decide for yourself when, if, and how you come out. Find a list of key considerations for folks coming out or thinking about coming out at
Happy LGBTQ+ History Month! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
This month, we honor LGBTQ+ icons and events who changed the course of history.
We thank these heroes for their courage and tenacity during times when it was especially difficult to be openly LGBTQ+.
Students thrive when they see themselves reflected in their curriculum. This
#BlackHistoryMonth
and all year long, you can include Black
#LGBTQ
identities in your school with these resources ➡️
#Trans
students: we see you, and you are loved! For
#TransDayofVisibility
, we are sharing trans and gender non-conforming students' stories. More info on supporting trans students at your school ➡️
#TDOV
❗️ Calling all L Word fans:
@jenniferbeals
and
@LaurelLHolloman
created this custom poster with Bette and Tina’s handwritten wedding vows from the Season 3 finale! Get your poster today! All proceeds benefit GLSEN.
Click here to purchase your poster
It's so important that we ensure that folks across the
#LGBTQ
spectrum – especially
#transgender
people and people of color, who are especially impacted by discrimination and disparities – are visibly celebrated.
#BlackTransLivesMatter
Pride is more than just a month of celebrations and recognition of the
#LGBTQ
+ community.
It’s a protest and a fight for equality.
It’s collaboration and support across marginalized communities.
It’s for our future and safety.
Thank you
@connorfranta
for your continued love and support!
Register your GSA for this year's
#DayOfSilence
- My Silence, My Story by visiting . We would love you to join us in silent protest to promote
#LGBTQ
+ safety and inclusivity in schools
To the trans community in Texas, especially the trans youth: you are loved, you are valued, and you belong.
We will continue to support and fight for you. 🏳️⚧️
#LetTransKidsPlay
#TXlege
June 12, 2021, marks the 5th anniversary of the Pulse Nightclub shooting. Today, we remember the 49 innocent lives lost during the attack. We continue to say and honor their names.
#Pride2022
couldn’t matter more. A historic amount of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation means the safety and comfort of
#LGBTQ
+ students is increasingly at risk. This year’s Pride is not only a moment to celebrate, but a time to mobilize:
In the last 24 hours, we have received thousands of hateful messages and threats from right-wing extremists trying to scare away our allies and strip away our rights. We need your support now more than ever.
#RiseUp4LGBTQ
BREAKING: President Biden signed an executive order to fight anti-LGBTQ legislation. From combatting so-called “conversion therapy” to protecting LGBTQ+ youth in schools, we’re proud to see
@POTUS
taking action. More from Executive Director,
@themelster
:
For LGBTQ+ youth, the holidays can be a major source of stress, including being misgendered or hearing harmful political beliefs from family members.
Although these experiences can be difficult or traumatic, you don’t have to go through the holidays alone. (1/3)
Today, we stand on the shoulders of giants.
Thank you, Aimee – and every
#LGBTQ
person who has bravely stood up to share your story and make the case for equal treatment.
This victory today is yours. 🌈
Aimee Stephens made national headlines in 2013 after suing her former employer for anti-trans discrimination.
Today,
#SCOTUS
ruled that federal employment discrimination laws protect LGBTQ employees.
We are proud and excited to announce GLSEN’s new Executive Director, Melanie Willingham-Jaggers (they/she)!
Melanie becomes the first person of color, first nonbinary person, and first Black woman to lead the organization in its three-decade existence.