LGBTQ people find confidence and community in self-defense classes

Why This Queer Writer Collected Stories From the 'Edge of the World'

"Where are all the queer travel writers?" Alden Jones asked herself that question at a colleague's retirement party. The Boston-based queer author and travel educator's answer came in creating "Edge of the World," the first anthology to capture LGBTQ+ experiences across borders and cultures. The groundbreaking collection brings together diverse voices exploring the unique challenges, joys and revelations of navigating foreign spaces while queer …

LGBTQ people find confidence and community in self-defense classes

Self-defense classes geared toward LGBTQ people can be found across the U.S., and instructors and students say the skills these classes provide are giving attendees a boost of confidence and a sense of community in a fraught political environment.

2024 U.S. national survey on the mental health of LGBTQ+ young people by state

A report gives a state-by-state look at LGBTQ+ youth mental health and suicide risk. The post 2024 U.S. national survey on the mental health of LGBTQ+ young people by state appeared first on Youth Today.