A Continued Fight

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JADE LIEU
Features Editor

Today, the community “envisions a society that celebrates diversity, acknowledges the dignity of LGBT people, and embraces full human rights for all people,” according to The Community of LGBT Centers.

“In my personal experience, it’s not hard coming out to friends, and even my classmates, [people] usually seem to just be accepting and supportive. [My friends] even back me up when people give me hate,” junior Citlali Flores said.

Several campaigns and movements have been dedicated to promote LGBT rights such as the NOH8 campaign, the Human Rights Campaign and the It Gets Better Project. This inspired many not only in the gay community, but in society itself. The Human Rights Campaign works to fight for LGBT rights, being the largest civil rights organization to represent the community.

“I can finally be who I truly am and show my true colors. I will admit I was scared of coming out but once I did, I was immediately accepted by many,” junior Daniel Ruiz said.

The It Gets Better Project is mainly directed toward the LGBT youth to assure them that “it gets better.” Although many teens of this community could not see a future for themselves, this project inspired them to view their position in a different light.