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Virtual Pride 2020: Empowering LGBTQ Youth Through Leadership and Advocacy

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High School Democrats of America (HSDA) and the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) have joined forces to create a digital Pride celebration, Virtual Pride 2020, to honor and support the LGBTQ community. Taking place on Facebook Live from 2:00-4:00pm EST on June 14, the event will feature live video appearances from prominent LGBTQ advocates, artists, and politicians, including Chasten Buttigieg, Joshua Rush, Charlotte Clymer, and more.

Key Takeaways:

  • HSDA's Virtual Pride 2020 aims to provide a platform for LGBTQ youth to discuss and take action on issues affecting their community, including voting rights and advocacy efforts leading up to Election 2020.
  • Nearly 9 million LGBTQ Americans are registered to vote, with the community skewing younger than non-LGBTQ voters on average, highlighting the importance of youth engagement in elections.
  • GLAAD has partnered with Virtual Pride 2020 as part of their ongoing advocacy to inform and engage LGBTQ voters for Election 2020.
  • HSDA is a national political organization that provides resources and chapters for youth activists, with their LGBTQ+ Caucus serving as a home for LGBTQ student leaders.
  • HSDA's student leaders, Cyn Gomez, Julien Hector, and Shana Richards, share their experiences as LGBTQ advocates and the importance of creating safe spaces for diversity and inclusivity.
  • The Virtual Pride 2020 event will feature live video appearances from Chasten Buttigieg, Joshua Rush, Charlotte Clymer, and other prominent LGBTQ advocates and artists.

Statistics:

  • Nearly 9 million LGBTQ Americans are registered to vote (GLAAD)
  • The LGBTQ community skews younger than non-LGBTQ voters on average (GLAAD)
  • 9 out of 10 LGBTQ youth feel more safest when surrounded by people of their community (GLAAD)
  • 2020 marks the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall riots, which sparked the modern LGBTQ rights movement (GLAAD)
  • HSDA's Virtual Pride 2020 event is taking place on June 14, 2020, from 2:00-4:00pm EST on Facebook Live (HSDA)

Sources:

  • Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD)
  • High School Democrats of America (HSDA)
  • Twitter handle (@hsdems)
  • GLAAD: https://www.glaad.org/
  • HSDA: https://hsdems.org/

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