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  Char'Lee King , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
October 15, 2023 at 2:21 PM

Latinx AIDS Awareness Day

Hi John, Today is National Latinx AIDS Awareness Day! Today was created to recognize and address the impact HIV stigma and discrimination has on Latinx communities. We are reminded that when one community is adversely impacted, that all have a part in finding the solution…
  Char'Lee King , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
October 15, 2023 at 2:21 PM

Latinx AIDS Awareness Day

Hi John, Today is National Latinx AIDS Awareness Day! Today was created to recognize and address the impact HIV stigma and discrimination has on Latinx communities. We are reminded that when one community is adversely impacted, that all have a part in finding the solution…
  Know Your IX , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
October 13, 2023 at 2:36 PM

We're turning 10!

Come to our 10thy bday party on Zoom We are so excited to announce that Know Your IX, a project of Advocates for Youth, is turning 10! That's right, founded in 2013, the Know Your IX program is a survivor- and youth-led project that aims to empower students to end sexual …
  Know Your IX , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
October 13, 2023 at 2:35 PM

We're turning 10!

Come to our 10thy bday party on Zoom We are so excited to announce that Know Your IX, a project of Advocates for Youth, is turning 10! That's right, founded in 2013, the Know Your IX program is a survivor- and youth-led project that aims to empower students to end sexual …
  Geoff , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
October 12, 2023 at 5:58 PM

What do you want? Act Out! But then organize

Yesterday was great! Next Thursday's training will be more of an organizing 101 Learn how to settle on a goal, and strategically organize to make it happen. RSVP here. Hi John, What a great Act Out! training we had yesterday! One attendee sent us an email afterward sayi…
  Geoff , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
October 12, 2023 at 5:58 PM

What do you want? Act Out! But then organize

Yesterday was great! Next Thursday's training will be more of an organizing 101 Learn how to settle on a goal, and strategically organize to make it happen. RSVP here. Hi John, What a great Act Out! training we had yesterday! One attendee sent us an email afterward sayi…
  Geoff , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
October 10, 2023 at 6:09 PM

Coming Out. Speaking Out. Acting Out.

Our Coming Out Day training is tomorrow. We're focused on ALL the different ways to come out, plus how to use a coming out story in your activism. Hi John, Advocates for Youth is thrilled to present the next training in our Act Out! campaign tomorrow, October 11th, for Nat…
  Geoff , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
October 10, 2023 at 6:09 PM

Coming Out. Speaking Out. Acting Out.

Our Coming Out Day training is tomorrow. We're focused on ALL the different ways to come out, plus how to use a coming out story in your activism. Hi John, Advocates for Youth is thrilled to present the next training in our Act Out! campaign tomorrow, October 11th, for Nat…
  Geoff , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
October 10, 2023 at 5:26 PM

Due Sunday: EC Access Network applications

Still looking for 500 students to give out Plan B, Julie, Morning After, Post Day, My Way, Curae and other emergency contraception we send you Wow, John. The response to our new EC Access Network has been great! Over 170 applications so far. But we have 500 (yes, five hun…
  Geoff , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
October 10, 2023 at 5:26 PM

Due Sunday: EC Access Network applications

Still looking for 500 students to give out Plan B, Julie, Morning After, Post Day, My Way, Curae and other emergency contraception we send you Wow, John. The response to our new EC Access Network has been great! Over 170 applications so far. But we have 500 (yes, five hun…
  Geoff , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
October 5, 2023 at 6:11 PM

Introducing: The EC Access Network!

We're selecting 500 students to send emergency contraception to give out, but the deadline is fast approaching. Hey John, You've heard of our Condom Collective program where students across the country get 500 condoms to give out to their peers? Well, we are thrilled to…
  Geoff , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
October 5, 2023 at 6:11 PM

Introducing: The EC Access Network!

We're selecting 500 students to send emergency contraception to give out, but the deadline is fast approaching. Hey John, You've heard of our Condom Collective program where students across the country get 500 condoms to give out to their peers? Well, we are thrilled to…
  Geoff , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
October 4, 2023 at 8:28 PM

Act Out returns! This Coming Out Day we have an updated training on testifying in spaces about us without us

Queer Gen Z is under attack. But all of Gen Z is fighting back. Young people who are outraged by attacks on queer & trans youth across the country are invited to our new trainings for LGBTQ+ History Month. All attendees will join our national network of youth activists …
  Geoff , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
October 4, 2023 at 8:28 PM

Act Out returns! This Coming Out Day we have an updated training on testifying in spaces about us without us

Queer Gen Z is under attack. But all of Gen Z is fighting back. Young people who are outraged by attacks on queer & trans youth across the country are invited to our new trainings for LGBTQ+ History Month. All attendees will join our national network of youth activists …
  Geoff , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
September 26, 2023 at 1:31 PM

Take action for World Contraception Day by sending a letter to President Biden and his administration

We cannot trade the barrier of prescription-only access for the barrier of cost. Birth control pills MUST be covered by insurance. Hey John, Happy World Contraception Day! For the past few years we've used today to highlight how more than 100 countries allow people to ac…
  Geoff , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
September 26, 2023 at 1:30 PM

Take action for World Contraception Day by sending a letter to President Biden and his administration

We cannot trade the barrier of prescription-only access for the barrier of cost. Birth control pills MUST be covered by insurance. Hey John, Happy World Contraception Day! For the past few years we've used today to highlight how more than 100 countries allow people to ac…
  Condom Collective , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
September 17, 2023 at 3:00 PM

Last chance to apply for 500 Trojan condoms

Preventing STIs and unplanned pregnancies is a great cause to take up this year Hey John, Okay, no more jokes, no more innuendos, no more puns. We're just here at the deadline and looking forward to your applications. Applications to join our Condom Collective close toni…
  Condom Collective , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
September 17, 2023 at 3:00 PM

Last chance to apply for 500 Trojan condoms

Preventing STIs and unplanned pregnancies is a great cause to take up this year Hey John, Okay, no more jokes, no more innuendos, no more puns. We're just here at the deadline and looking forward to your applications. Applications to join our Condom Collective close toni…
  Condom Collective , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
September 14, 2023 at 8:43 PM

"I'm coming," says Deadline for the Condom Collective

Sunday night is the final deadline to apply, for real! Hey John, We're giving you plenty of warning - the deadline is coming. This Sunday, all Condom Collective applications are due for real. We're going to accept 1,000 college students to get 500 Trojan condoms each, but …
  Condom Collective , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
September 14, 2023 at 8:43 PM

"I'm coming," says Deadline for the Condom Collective

Sunday night is the final deadline to apply, for real! Hey John, We're giving you plenty of warning - the deadline is coming. This Sunday, all Condom Collective applications are due for real. We're going to accept 1,000 college students to get 500 Trojan condoms each, but …
  Condom Collective , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
September 6, 2023 at 12:52 PM

Extended! Morning would be the best time to apply (see what I did there?)

How would you give out 500 condoms? Tell us by Sept 17th and we'll send them to you Hey John, Wow, 800 people applied to join the condom collective (ok fine it was 750, but we rounded up to 8, okay?) But here's the deal: we're going to accept 1,000 college students to get …
  Condom Collective , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
September 6, 2023 at 12:52 PM

Extended! Morning would be the best time to apply (see what I did there?)

How would you give out 500 condoms? Tell us by Sept 17th and we'll send them to you Hey John, Wow, 800 people applied to join the condom collective (ok fine it was 750, but we rounded up to 8, okay?) But here's the deal: we're going to accept 1,000 college students to get …
  Geoff , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
August 30, 2023 at 2:55 PM

Tonight, HIV among Black women + medical mistrust: a CommuniTEA event

providers, young Black women and girls, and their allies can learn alongside us as we discuss what we can do as CommuniTEA to build trust and rapport to improve health outcomes for Black women and girls. ICYMI, this is tonight. We hope providers, young Black women and girl…
  Geoff , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
August 30, 2023 at 2:55 PM

Tonight, HIV among Black women + medical mistrust: a CommuniTEA event

providers, young Black women and girls, and their allies can learn alongside us as we discuss what we can do as CommuniTEA to build trust and rapport to improve health outcomes for Black women and girls. ICYMI, this is tonight. We hope providers, young Black women and girl…
  Char'Lee , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
August 25, 2023 at 6:47 PM

Medical mistrust & HIV among Black women & girls

Join CommuniTEA on Wednesday Hey John, On Wednesday, join our CommuniTEA cohort members, Tyra G. and Hazel E., as they explore how medical mistrust impacts Black women and girls' outcomes and access to HIV prevention and treatment methods.   We invite providers, young Bla…
  Char'Lee , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
August 25, 2023 at 6:47 PM

Medical mistrust & HIV among Black women & girls

Join CommuniTEA on Wednesday Hey John, On Wednesday, join our CommuniTEA cohort members, Tyra G. and Hazel E., as they explore how medical mistrust impacts Black women and girls' outcomes and access to HIV prevention and treatment methods.   We invite providers, young Bla…
  Condom Collective , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
August 21, 2023 at 8:34 PM

💯x5️⃣ Trojan condoms in the mail (we sending them to you?)

Tell us how you'd give out 500 condoms - applications are open now for the Fall 2023 class! Hey John, You talk about sex, feminism, empowerment, consent, and liberation to anyone who will listen. But as the new school year gets hot and heavy, you may be thinking you want t…
  Condom Collective , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
August 21, 2023 at 8:34 PM

💯x5️⃣ Trojan condoms in the mail (we sending them to you?)

Tell us how you'd give out 500 condoms - applications are open now for the Fall 2023 class! Hey John, You talk about sex, feminism, empowerment, consent, and liberation to anyone who will listen. But as the new school year gets hot and heavy, you may be thinking you want t…
  Know Your IX , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
August 17, 2023 at 6:49 PM

“If you come after me, I’ll come after you."

Announcing our new toolkit on retaliation and defamation lawsuits to help survivors decide when and how to speak out safely “If you come after me, I’ll come after you." This is the threat so many survivors of sex-based harassment face from their abusers: if they report t…
  Char'Lee , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
August 2, 2023 at 7:55 PM

Crafts & chats about HIV & Black women/girls

Sign up by August 10th to receive materials for craftivism Hey John, This month, join our CommuniTEA cohort of young Black women and girls for Craftivism and Chats - What’s the TEA about Black Women/Girls and HIV? The live Zoom event will take place on August 23rd, from…
  Char'Lee , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
August 2, 2023 at 7:55 PM

Crafts & chats about HIV & Black women/girls

Sign up by August 10th to receive materials for craftivism Hey John, This month, join our CommuniTEA cohort of young Black women and girls for Craftivism and Chats - What’s the TEA about Black Women/Girls and HIV? The live Zoom event will take place on August 23rd, from…
  Char'Lee King , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
July 21, 2023 at 1:30 PM

Join the Global Movement - Zero HIV Stigma Day

When people are afraid of HIV discrimination, they are less likely to be tested or treated Hi John, Let’s imagine a world where HIV stigma does not exist. Imagine the love, celebration and freedom every young person living with and/or impacted by HIV could experience. Thi…
  Char'Lee King , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
July 21, 2023 at 1:30 PM

Join the Global Movement - Zero HIV Stigma Day

When people are afraid of HIV discrimination, they are less likely to be tested or treated Hi John, Let’s imagine a world where HIV stigma does not exist. Imagine the love, celebration and freedom every young person living with and/or impacted by HIV could experience. Thi…
  Free The Pill Youth Council , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
July 13, 2023 at 3:36 PM

🎉WE WON! Birth control pills approved for ALL AGES thanks to you and decades of activism

It's officially official Hey John, At last! We are ECSTATIC to announce that Opill - a progestin-only daily birth control pill - has been approved for over-the-counter sale - no doctor's visit or prescription needed! Read the Story And the best part? We fough…
  Free The Pill Youth Council , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
July 13, 2023 at 3:36 PM

🎉WE WON! Birth control pills approved for ALL AGES thanks to you and decades of activism

It's officially official Hey John, At last! We are ECSTATIC to announce that Opill - a progestin-only daily birth control pill - has been approved for over-the-counter sale - no doctor's visit or prescription needed! Read the Story And the best part? We fough…
  Free The Pill Youth Council , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
July 10, 2023 at 9:36 PM

📺 Birth Control Obstacle Course @ the White House - #FreeThePill

Can you share this video today, the one year anniversary of Opill's application? Hi John, This week marks one year since the first pharmaceutical company applied to put daily birth control pills right on the shelf alongside condoms and Plan B - no prescription needed! And …
  Free The Pill Youth Council , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
July 10, 2023 at 9:36 PM

📺 Birth Control Obstacle Course @ the White House - #FreeThePill

Can you share this video today, the one year anniversary of Opill's application? Hi John, This week marks one year since the first pharmaceutical company applied to put daily birth control pills right on the shelf alongside condoms and Plan B - no prescription needed! And …
  Geoff , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
June 28, 2023 at 3:33 PM

If you make ONE Act Out training, this is it

ICYMI: This Thursday we're reviewing all of our LGBTQ organizing trainings from this month Hi John, Of course you haven't been to every Act Out training - it's Pride Month! There are things to do! But that's precisely why we planned our very last training to be this: Putti…
  Geoff , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
June 28, 2023 at 3:32 PM

If you make ONE Act Out training, this is it

ICYMI: This Thursday we're reviewing all of our LGBTQ organizing trainings from this month Hi John, Of course you haven't been to every Act Out training - it's Pride Month! There are things to do! But that's precisely why we planned our very last training to be this: Putti…
  HIV Testing Day , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
June 27, 2023 at 6:50 PM

We can #StopHIVTogether by scheduling a test today

HIV prevention, care and treatment begins with getting tested. Talk about it today! Hi John, Today is National HIV Testing Day, a great day to get tested for HIV and talk to your friends and family about HIV testing. Testing is such an incredible tool for staying health…
  HIV Testing Day , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
June 27, 2023 at 6:49 PM

We can #StopHIVTogether by scheduling a test today

HIV prevention, care and treatment begins with getting tested. Talk about it today! Hi John, Today is National HIV Testing Day, a great day to get tested for HIV and talk to your friends and family about HIV testing. Testing is such an incredible tool for staying health…
  Geoff , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
June 21, 2023 at 7:54 PM

Act Out! Speak Out! How to testify in spaces about us without us

Thursday's training will focus on how to testify at public hearings to stop anti-LGBTQ policies Hi John, You may have seen the news today that Congress reintroduced The Equality Act - a monumental civil rights law that would finally protect LGBTQ+ folks from discrimination…
  Geoff , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
June 21, 2023 at 7:53 PM

Act Out! Speak Out! How to testify in spaces about us without us

Thursday's training will focus on how to testify at public hearings to stop anti-LGBTQ policies Hi John, You may have seen the news today that Congress reintroduced The Equality Act - a monumental civil rights law that would finally protect LGBTQ+ folks from discrimination…
  Geoff , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
June 14, 2023 at 4:58 PM

Act Out! Speak Out! How to testify in spaces about us without us

Thursday's training will focus on how to testify at public hearings to stop anti-LGBTQ policies Learn how speaking out at public hearings can protect LGBTQI+ safety, health, and rights! Hi John, Policy makers love to sneak major changes by us without even talking to us.…
  Geoff , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
June 14, 2023 at 4:58 PM

Act Out! Speak Out! How to testify in spaces about us without us

Thursday's training will focus on how to testify at public hearings to stop anti-LGBTQ policies Learn how speaking out at public hearings can protect LGBTQI+ safety, health, and rights! Hi John, Policy makers love to sneak major changes by us without even talking to us.…
  Geoff , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
June 5, 2023 at 4:43 PM

Pride Month Trainings continue - this week, state policy and advocacy!

Join us Tuesday evening to learn how state legislatures work, what's happening with LGBTQI+ legislation, hear success stories, and learn ways young people can have their voices heard. Learn more about what's going on in state legislatures and how you can advocate for LGBTQ…
  Geoff , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
June 5, 2023 at 4:42 PM

Pride Month Trainings continue - this week, state policy and advocacy!

Join us Tuesday evening to learn how state legislatures work, what's happening with LGBTQI+ legislation, hear success stories, and learn ways young people can have their voices heard. Learn more about what's going on in state legislatures and how you can advocate for LGBTQ…
  Geoff , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
June 1, 2023 at 2:15 PM

Pride month youth training series starts today

Starting tonight at 5:30pm EST, join our weekly training series where every week, our expert organizers review an important organizing principle, and help you apply it to your town, school, campus, or state. Heyyyy, we made it to Pride! Did you see this note about our Act…
  Geoff , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
June 1, 2023 at 2:14 PM

Pride month youth training series starts today

Starting tonight at 5:30pm EST, join our weekly training series where every week, our expert organizers review an important organizing principle, and help you apply it to your town, school, campus, or state. Heyyyy, we made it to Pride! Did you see this note about our Act…
  Act Out! , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
May 30, 2023 at 3:07 PM

RSVP: Youth Training Series for Pride Month

A weekly training series where every week, our expert organizers review an important organizing principle, and help you apply it to your town, school, campus, or state. Hey John, Happy (almost) Pride! The best month of the year is here, but it's also been one of the worst …