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My name is Sam. I am 8th grader at LREI, Little Red School House, Elizabeth Irwin High School. I like art. There are many people in the LGBTQ community that are homeless, need help, or medical attention. Most LGBTQ youth don't have the care or love that is needed for survival. Many of them are thrown out of their homes or they loose their jobs, just because they are who they are.

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Today we watched a movie called Trevor. It is about a thirteen year old boy who is discovering his sexuality. He meets a boy named Pinky and they become friends. He tells Pinky his life goal of becoming an actor. Pinky accepts that and is fine. Later a rumor spreads through his school saying that…

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Charles King at LREI

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On December 12th the LGBTQ Social Justice group welcomed Charles King the director and founder of Housing Works to speak with the 8th grade. Housing works is an organization that helps LGBTQ youth find housing and provides medical attention for youth that need it. We wanted to learn more about Housing Works, including different ways…

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Interview with Bill Torres of the Ali Forney Center

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Today we spoke to Mr.Torres who works for the Ali Forney Center. The Ali Forney Center helps LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning/Queer) Youth from 16-25. They provide housing, medical care, food, and clothing. They have many different courses on different topics and hobbies. They have 89 beds, every night each bed is being used.…

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