What LGBT Students Want You To Know

Imani and Ilayha are speaking out. And Teach For America is proud to support them. We believe that all kids should have access to a safe and affirming school environment.
Unfortunately, many don't right now.
Did you know that LGBT youth are more than two times as likely as non-LGBT youth to say they have been verbally harassed, and twice as likely to say they have been physically assaulted, kicked or shoved at school?
Worse yet, LGBT youth are more likely than non-LGBT youth to report that they do not have an adult they can talk to about personal problems.
Teach For America refuses to let a student's sexuality limit their opportunities for success.
If you agree, speak up by signing and sharing our pledge. Our goal is 25,000 signatures by the time school starts this fall. Show our students that you want them to feel safe at school.
Sign the Pledge at www.safeclassro....

[@timothee81]

it's the feeling of being separated from everyone else

[@adamfirst3772]

High School??.. completely agree...

[@dagurlobseesedwitbtslolboi2580]

Recently there was a girl in my year 6 class, let's call her L who came out to me, but I'm straight. I politely explained that I'm straight and I had never had an love interest in girls. Then another girl, let's call her A, was near and shouted,"EW!!! L SAID SHE LIKES LILY! ". (I'm lily). Then. My best friends came over and were like, " what? That disturbing "! " what's wrong with you?!" And all that rubbish. By the way, L had been picked on since reception so this was awful. This happened in march, and until the end of the year, the whole class and some of the other classes too joked about how disgusting it was and made fun of her. Then, it got as worse as it could get... In the beginning of the summer holidays, my mum explained what had gone on( WARNING, YOU MAY CRY LIKE I DID) she told me that my BEST FRIENDS who only occasionally said rude things had turned on her, (especially this one girl that we'll call T) made a group chat saying she's a b****, a alien, a lesbian and sending death threats. Even people who I didn't expect at all.... Then, today I searched on my mums phone and saw the texts that were sent, it WAS horrendous!!!! They had made videos on TIKTOK, IG and other platforms talking s*** about her! Her mum said an awful thing that happened, this is her exact words: "They pulled her arms and **** (the boy who she used to have a crush on) and forced them togethre, then afterwards they let **** go but all laughed at her! What are wrong with these idiot kids??" My mum also said in a text that they're a bunch of s***heads, I couldn't agree more, especially about T! T also sent a video just legit saying on tiktok, "hang itself and die *smiles* " like WTFFF??!! 😕😑😲😲 I'm gonna try to slowly NOT be her friend anyone, cuz NOOOO! Even if you hate someone, you DONT EVERRR do that like wtf, she's now got depression! So yes, this DOES happen, and were not Sven in secondary school! (High school!) She does not want to go back to school bc 3 people who said they HATE her are going there. So, be careful who you make friends with, and IF THERYRE LIKE THIS THEN LERGIT SAY F*** OFF, THEY SHOULD NOT DO THAT, CUZ THEY RE CLEARLY JUST SALTY AND HAVE NO BRAINNN! I'm also gon say this to finish, a person can shed their skin, but they can NEVER hide what they truly are: a SNAKE that always has an opinion on everything😉

[@foamingsqurril4130]

slowly? I guess you're young so it can be scary to back up your own opinions against people who you considered friends, but trust that school ends and your honesty and values are worth standing up for. Which is how you make TRUE friends instead of those assholes. That kind of bullying leads to suicide, self harm, drug addiction, and/or alcohol abuse. Even though school is fleeting, these things do impact T's development as well as your own.

[@Jessica-yy1fs]

It is true.. Everyone does have an opinion on everything like some people like fnaf some don't so people do have an opinion on everything.

[@mayvei]

Is it sad that i was to scared to be femine, which i feel more confident in femine clothes. Because i was scared of, not my fellow classmates but of what the teachers would think

[@haydenroth6990]

The teachers at my school are absolutely amazing in every single way.

[@commydogg8610]

One of my teachers are lgbtq and she was one the first I came out too :D

[@Ratqueen4life]

Same, they even made a Pride club.

[@milostarchaser]

yeh same! @@Ratqueen4life

[@wolfgamer2028]

Im bisexual and am afraid of coming out because my family and the majority of my school are against LGBTQ.

[@ridanann]

hey buddy u dont have to tell anyone a damn thing u owe anybody an explanation?. if u feel scared but want to do it then know that to be true urself in adverse conditions is the makings of greatness.

[@foamingsqurril4130]

if your life will be in danger, then keep to your friends on the internet and plan an escape plan out of hell hole. If it's just general fear, then live your truth when you feel safe to do so. We are here for you and supporting you. All the love :-*

[@youhatemyspeech4847]

So whats your question?

[@samp9053]

Im gay my entire school is homophobic as the are very religius :( i

[@leonela3947]

Sam P I’m unsure of what I am at the moment but all my family is against lgbtq only some of my cousins aren’t against it you know gen z, I just had a argument with my brother Bc he asked me if I had any lesbians or gay friends. He went on to say that “that’s a sin” and so many more things. It broke my heart that someone is so narrow minded, so I argued with him but he just left and it made me realized how shitty my whole family is. But I’d say to fuck everybody and be you Bc there are people that will support you just ignore the haters Bc in the end ur living ur best life.

[@haruhifujioka9849]

As a lesbian, I just want to be treated as a normal student. Not as an outsider, not as a “Queen”, just... *Normal*

[@youhatemyspeech4847]

Thats good the problem is lots of people feel differently at my school I HAVE to treat them like a queen as I have to call them the correct pronoun or I get sent to the office.

[@haruhifujioka9849]

YouHate MySpeech I have nothing against like someone wanting she when they were born a he but the they and zir crap is just dumb

[@Jessica-yy1fs]

You realize you will be treated like a Queen..

[@connormcavoy5670]

oh yeah

[@trixeetrixtatrix5377]

cool!

[@anonymoususer3599]

I mean I'm in middle school and I'm gay my friends and some people know there luckily very accepting I don't see how now day people are still against homosexuality because now days its more then it was ever counted upon

[@spiderjump]

What about a biological female’s right to use the bathroom without biological males in the same space ?

[@lightrayy]

I'm a cis girl . Trans women/ girls are women / girls so they can use the women's bathroom. Same with trans men and men's bathrooms.

[@GiftedSince92GiftedSince92]

Great video! This is very helping and inspiring! I believe people can be who they are. I wish nothing but love and happiness for those who DO love themselves as who they are period. You have a new subscriber!

[@emiliapercival589]

Inspiring!!♥

[@ziggy6978]

emilia percival no

[@johlbenedict4960]

It's 2022 I don't think anyone besides super radical southern evangelicals really care what you are or do as long as you don't make everything political or about yourself

[@matthewb9621]

If only this was true.

[@DarkwingDuckVSMegavolt]

TQ+ fanatics are even worse. They are different from the LGB

[@jasonudosen4289]

I appreciate the message in the video and it is making me feel better about myself because I'm polysexual but I get verbally harrassed so thanks for the video.👍❤💚💙

[@waddup45789]

Loseer you deserve everything

[@apersononyt8671]

This is terrible what teachers, ADULTS, do to children, they mock them they whisper behind their backs. Shame on those teachers and those kids bulling these wonderful unique people

[@emoscotchtape]

As an LGBTQ student on the younger side, I shouldn't have to be scared of a teacher hearing my conversation with my friend about my sexuality and rights.

[@qk7x]

YWNBAW

[@pentagonix]

BASED

[@FM682thecreatorguy]

Chad

[@heavenlybound01]

Inspiring!

[@strxwberrrie9923]

People who say they aren’t comfortable around lgbt people make me mad. Like, after you say that, I don’t feel comfortable around you but the difference between us is that I don’t feel safe around you! You have a bias against me for no reason.

[@tomsawyer9501]

Strxwberrrie ! Would you feel uncomfortable around a pedophile?

[@liliclarke1791]

@@tomsawyer9501 are you implying that homosexuality is on the same level as pedophilia? or beastiality? because guess what- it's not. homosexuality is exactly that- a sexuality. just like heterosexuality. it's normal.

[@youhatemyspeech4847]

@@liliclarke1791 ok lillian but thats your opinion as he has his

[@theclovis.]

@@youhatemyspeech4847 ,,,

[@landokool3889]

Exactly my point.... You don't feel comfortable around someone that doesn't feel comfortable around you because of your choice.... You basically explained it... So why do you feel that the person is being biased towards you for no reason when the reason is as clear as day and even if they are being biased so are you.... Sighs so confusing..... And yet.... So simple

[@cassandramitch8793]

All people, adults and children alike who are LGBT deserve respect like everyone else. I'm bisexual and proud😌 and I support the LGBT community👥👥👥

[@andreich_g3290]

Gay is the way, people aren’t supposed to live, that’s not ok

[@tjcoiner8775]

I have been exploring my gender identity, I dont know if I'm either non binary or Trans. I feel more trans then I do Non binary. So... Anyone have any advice on how to figure it out?

[@youhatemyspeech4847]

I will help you despite our political differences. Here is my advice...the choice you make WILL be life changing so make sure you really want this. The Democrats and left wing control the media so just putting it out there that this doesnt have to be hard to figure out. Just look in your pants. I dont hate your people. I cant hate what I dont understand. One day hopefully I will understand

[@fuzzybee3788]

@@youhatemyspeech4847 You're right, I do hate your speech!

[@Ratqueen4life]

You don't have to have a label💙 But first think about it. What are your preferred pronouns and do you feel like a girl/boy? I hope those questions will help you!

[@gavin7736]

This is so true it’s sad I’m gay and in 8th grade my parents don’t exempt me and I get bulled allot

[@TeachForAmerica]

Thank you for sharing, Gavin! We're so sorry that you're experiencing bullying. We hope that you're able to get good help soon. Please take care; you matter!

[@youhatemyspeech4847]

Im bullied...because I am a conservative in a school full of Democrats

[@hearthebellsring3990]

Lmao

[@pepsi-cola2791]

@@youhatemyspeech4847 nobody asked

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[@danyking6368]

I am muslim and i support lgbt,,but not accept me people

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