365gay LGBT History Video Library, part of the Logo website, is a wonderful resource to understand that LGBT folks have made a difference in the world. The presumed heterosexuality of historical figures can make it feel like different sexual orientations or gender identities are a new thing or have made a minimal impact on history. Of course, nothing could be further from the truth. From the some of the greatest artists of all time to writers, singers and politicians, this website chronicles the achievements of LGBT people throughout history.

 

AfterEllen.com and AfterElton.com explore the influence of gay and lesbian people in the entertainment industry. Referring to famous members of the community, Elton John and Ellen Degeneres, these websites coronial the history of lesbian and gay characters and entertainers. Each site has a section for youth and offers a great resource to those who feel like they are underrepresented in entertainment industry.

 

GayHeroes.com is a helpful way to remember that being gay is nothing new, and that some of the world's most respected figures in the past were queer (even before that word existed). From the most famous sculptor of all time, Michelangelo, to on of the best Renaissance painters, Leonardo da Vinci, many important historical figures preferred same sex relationships.
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Gaymer.com is a forum for all things LGBTQA and gaming. There are some strictly homophobic members of the gaming community. This forum allows for a place where queer, questioning and allied gamers can come together away from the hatred and bigotry found on some gaming sites. There is even a section for discussion on homophobic remarks that people have experienced on other sites or forums.

 

GenderPAC works to make sure workplaces and schools are safe places for everyone, regardless of gender identity or sexual expression. They recognize that everyone works, performs, and feels better when all people feel comfortable and safe in their space.

 

HRC’s Corperate Equality Index 2009 rates hundreds of major US and transnational corporations on their LGBT equality policies.

 

IN THE LIFE is a television program that documents the full range of the gay experience and the issues that impact our lives and our communities through stories on politics and public policy, personal and community health, religion and spirituality, and more. They have done several episodes on the youth experience.

 

Laura's Playground Chat Room and Online Suicide Prevention is a transgender exclusive, moderated, suicide prevention chat room. Their mission is to try to lower the rate of trans suicide attempts, which some studies have placed as high as 50%. Moderators have taken a youth suicide prevention course and are certified, just like a telephone hotline operator. Your information is confidential and will never be revealed. Therefore they cannot do interventions on your behalf like a hotline operator can.

 

LGBT Scholarships Opportunities can be found on the HRC’s website. College can be an expensive prospect, but LGBT leaders can often be rewarded with scholarships to lessen the financial burden of continuing your education and activism. National, state, local, and University specific scholarships are listed.

 

Out For Work functions as a complimentary component in the total educational experience of LGBT students, primarily in the development, evaluation, initiation, and implementation of career plans and opportunities. OFW provides assistance to students in the cultivation and enhancement of skills to explore career options, master job search techniques and strategies, and research employment opportunities.

 

OutLoud Radio increases the well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer young people by helping them develop the skills and confidence to decide for themselves how they will be represented, advance social justice and make the most of their lives. They archive episodes on their website and offer an interactive online experience.

 

Plexed is a community for gay and bisexual youth that provides a number of services, including forums; chat; articles; blogs; and more, in order to allow members to connect. The British run sight aims to provide a safe and fun place for members to meet others, generally talk, and get support if they need it.

 

Queer Attitude is an online forum for LGBTQ and allied youth. With a focus on queer thinking with straight talk, QA offers forums based on open communication and advice between youth. QA works to connect youth from around the world to vent their frustrations, find comfort during difficulty and celebrate in their achievements.

 

Tell 3 offers useful tips and conversation starters for talking to family, friends, coworkers and everyone else in your life about what being LGBT is like in today’s society. People will never know the hardships you face unless you tell them. Commit yourself to telling 3. And get your friends to tell 3 too.

 

The Gay Youth Corner is a web-based place for young LGBT folk from around the world to share in the challenges and triumphs of being young and LGBT. With chat rooms to talk about relationships, coming out, and just about everything else, GYC offers a safe and moderated place for free and open discussion. There are few sites on the web as open and welcoming as this one. Check it out.

 

Think Before You Speak  is a website run by GLSEN and the Ad Council and hopes to bring about an end to the hateful phrase “That’s so gay.”

 

TRANS FM offers links to Trans friendly radio programs. Live shows are offered on the website as well as archived episodes.

 

TrevorSpace is a social networking site for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth ages 13 through 24 and their friends and allies. Organized by the Trevor Project, TrevorSpace offers a place for LGBTQ and allied youth to talk in a open and safe environment about issues everyone faces growing up.

 

YouthResource is a Website created by and for GLBTQ young people. YouthResource takes a holistic approach to sexual health and exploring issues of concern to GLBTQ youth, by providing information and offer support on sexual and reproductive health issues through education and advocacy. Through monthly features, message boards, and online peer education, GLBTQ youth receive information on activism, culture, sexual health, and other issues that are important to them.
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