Advocates for Youth

Lincoln Mondy. Black man in brown patterned shirt speaks in front of white wall with black and orange and blue shapes
Sameer Rao  Jan 4, 2019 12:48PM EST

'Kikis With Louie' Gives LGBTQ Community Tips for Surviving Police Encounters

Creator Lincoln Mondy also shares his most traumatic encounter with police.
Mj Rodriguez. Black Latinx transgender woman with black hair and red lipstick in beige clothing in front of blue wall with white text
Sameer Rao  Nov 29, 2018 5:21PM EST

Mj Rodriguez Uplifts Trans POC Health on 'Kikis With Louie' Premiere

The “Pose” star is the first guest on the new series, which features frank conversations about issues facing LGBTQ youth.
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Sameer Rao  Nov 1, 2018 12:21PM EDT

Illustrated Guide Offers Resources for LGBTQ Muslim Youth

The Muslim Youth Leadership Council at Advocates for Youth developed “I’m Muslim and I Might Not Be Straight” for LGBTQ peers who don’t see themselves reflected in the broader LGBTQ community. 
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Sameer Rao  Oct 18, 2017 4:56PM EDT

Muslims Celebrate Their Diversity With #MuslimAnd Campaign

These seven tweets speak to the youth-driven social media campaign’s goal of celebrating Muslims in all their complexity.
Akiba Solomon  Jan 19, 2016 1:31PM EST

WATCH: Scores of Women Are Telling Their Personal Abortion Stories to Destroy the Stigma

Advocates for Youth’s 1 in 3 Campaign is livestreaming women telling their own abortion stories. Participants also include elected officials, abortion providers, activists and celebrities, and the speakout will be submitted to the Supreme Court as a live brief in a critical case.