GLSEN blogs

Reflections on Reclaiming LGBTQ History

In January, members of GLSEN’s National Student Council (NSC), our student leadership team, attended the 2016 Creating Change Conference, a gathering of activists committed to the movement for LGBTQ justice....

Reflections on Reclaiming LGBTQ History

In January, members of GLSEN’s National Student Council (NSC), our student leadership team, attended the 2016 Creating Change Conference, a gathering of activists committed to the movement for LGBTQ justice....

4 Black LGBT Heroes You Should Know

February is Black History Month, a time for us to recognize the contributions of Black leaders to our world throughout time. For GLSEN, it’s a time not only to celebrate...

4 Black LGBT Heroes You Should Know

February is Black History Month, a time for us to recognize the contributions of Black leaders to our world throughout time. For GLSEN, it’s a time not only to celebrate...

To South Dakota, From a Trans Student

When I was 15, I came out as transgender. That same year, I was kicked out of multiple men’s bathrooms because I didn’t pass as male. Now, I don’t go...

To South Dakota, From a Trans Student

When I was 15, I came out as transgender. That same year, I was kicked out of multiple men’s bathrooms because I didn’t pass as male. Now, I don’t go...

Why I Share My Story

A year and a half ago, I moved from the U.S.A. back to my hometown in Durango, Mexico, and my life changed dramatically.  Back when I was in New Jersey,...

Why I Share My Story

A year and a half ago, I moved from the U.S.A. back to my hometown in Durango, Mexico, and my life changed dramatically.  Back when I was in New Jersey,...

5 Pieces of Art that Celebrate Kindness

Last month, GLSEN celebrated No Name-Calling Week, an annual GLSEN program created for students and educators to engage in dialogue about ending name-calling and bullying in their communities. During the...

5 Pieces of Art that Celebrate Kindness

Last month, GLSEN celebrated No Name-Calling Week, an annual GLSEN program created for students and educators to engage in dialogue about ending name-calling and bullying in their communities. During the...

Speaking on Respect

Last week, the GLSEN Shop officially launched, with every purchase funding GLSEN’s work with students, educators, and policymakers to improve school climates for all students. One of the lines featured...

Speaking on Respect

Last week, the GLSEN Shop officially launched, with every purchase funding GLSEN’s work with students, educators, and policymakers to improve school climates for all students. One of the lines featured...