"We just want to be queer and happy."
Dear John
Last month, the It Gets Better Project brought ten Youth Voices ambassadors from across the country to Los Angeles for our second annual Youth Summit. They laughed, learned, and bonded over lived experiences— but most importantly, they reminded us that in the face of all the political noise, they just want to be kids.
"We're just kids too, you know. We wanna make an impact on the world, we want to live our lives — we want to be queer and be happy." - Akiko, 17
And trust me — these kids were INCREDIBLY happy sharing space with other queer youth. Just watch — the joy is contagious. Then stick around and see more of what we've been up to at It Gets Better.
Thanks for continuing to help us make it better. Your generous support makes all of this possible
Rae Sweet-Sandoval
Senior Coordinator, Education
It Gets Better Project
Highlights From Our Youth Summit
We learned, discussed queer identities and issues, and got to take some time for queer joy when our Youth Voices ambassadors joined us in Los Angeles for a week.
It Gets Better: A Piece of YouTube History
After years of conspiracy theories, we're finally answering the question — "How did It Gets Better join YouTube in 2004 if YouTube didn't even launch until 2005?"
It Gets Better on Queery
It Gets Better Project Executive Director Brian Wenke joined Cameron Esposito to talk about the most critical issues facing LGBTQ+ youth, and what's next for our organization.
Parents: You Can Play a Role in Improving Things for LGBTQ+ Youth!
It Gets Better is partnering with The Constellation Project to reach the parents of questioning and LGBTQ+ youth to connect you with resources, research studies, and support.
