#qya

[queeryouthassemble]

[ID: A light red rectangle takes up the top third of a square post, with a heading reading "We, The Youth, Dissent" in large, black, bold lettering. Below it in small black text reads "Queer Youth Assemble is coordinating a nationwide protest of the recent Supreme Court rulings, which have blocked debt relief, prohibited affirmative action, and weakened anti-discrimination protections for queer people nationwide. Join us at a demonstration near you!". The bottom two thirds of the square is taken up by a light pink background. Inside is a light red graphic of a state map of the United States, with location markers in Washington, Idaho, Oklahoma, Illinois, Kentucky, Georgia, Washington DC, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts. End ID.]

[ID: A light pink square post, with a large, black, and bold heading that reads "What are we protesting?". Below this is a rounded light red square with smaller black text that reads "The Supreme Court has recently targeted areas of our everyday lives that impact our finances, education, and our freedom of self-expression. With the rulings impacting student debt relief, lgbtqia+ rights, and affirmative action, we have had enough. Queer Youth Assemble has created Youth Dissent as a way to highlight the impact of these recent Supreme Court rulings especially on minority groups within the lgbtqia+ community. The intersectionality of these rulings is too large to ignore and we the youth, dissent." End ID.]

[ID: A light pink square post with part of a light red state map of the United States taking up the left third of the post. There are three location markers in different states. The location marker in Massachusetts has text beside it in bold, all-caps lettering which reads "Boston, MA". Below it, slightly smaller black text reads "8/4 from 12-3 PM", and below that there is smaller black text which reads "Boston Common, by Brewer Fountain, near the corner of Park and Tremont Streets". The location marker in Pennsylvania has text beside it in bold, all-caps lettering which reads "Scranton, PA". Below it, slightly smaller black text reads "7/29 from 2-4:30 PM", and below that there is smaller black text which reads "Demonstration beginning at 310 Mifflin Street, ending at 800 Linden Street". The location marker in Washington DC has text beside it in bold, all-caps lettering which reads "District of Colombia. Below it, slightly smaller black text reads "7/19 from 10-11:30 AM", and below that there is smaller black text which reads "Outside the Supreme Court of the United States, First Street NE between East Capitol Street and Maryland Avenue". End ID.]

[ID: A light pink square post with part of a light red state map of the United States taking up the left third of the post. There is a location marker in Georgia and South Carolina. The location marker in Georgia has text beside it in bold, all-caps lettering which reads "Atlanta, GA". Below it, slightly smaller black text reads "8/26 from 10-11:45 AM", and below that there is smaller black text which reads "Outside the Georgia State Capitol building, Capitol Sq SW, Atlanta, GA 30334". The location marker in South Carolina has text beside it in bold, all-caps lettering which reads "Colombia, SC". Below it, slightly smaller black text reads "8/5 from 1 - 2:30 PM", and below that there is smaller black text which reads "Outside the South Carolina State Capitol, North Ground Steps, 1100 Gervais Street". End ID.]

[ID: A light pink square post with part of a light red state map of the United States taking up most of the space. There is a location marker in Illinois, Kentucky, and, Oklahoma. On top of the map is a light pink rounded rectangle. Bold, black, all-caps text reads "Springfield, IL", with smaller bold black text reading "TBA" below it. Below this, bold, black, all-caps text reads "Frankfurt, KY", with smaller bold black text reading "7/29 from 5-7 PM" below it. Below this smaller black text reads "Outside the Kentucky State Capitol building, 700 Capital Ave, Frankfort, KY 40601". Below this, bold, black, all-caps text reads "Oklahoma City, OK", with smaller bold black text reading "7/22 from 2-5 PM" below it. Below this smaller black text reads "Outside the Oklahoma State Capitol Building, 2300 N Lincoln Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK 73105". End ID.]

[ID: A light pink square post with part of a light red state map of the United States taking up the right half of the post. There is a location marker in Washington and Idaho. The location marker in Washington has text beside it in bold, all-caps lettering which reads "Seattle, WA". Below it, slightly smaller black text reads "TBA", and below that there is smaller black text which reads "Volunteer Park Amphitheater, 1139-1157 Volunteer Park Rd, Seattle, WA 98102". The location marker in Idaho has text beside it in bold, all-caps lettering which reads "Boise, ID". Below it, slightly smaller black text reads "7/31 from 12-4 PM", and below that there is smaller black text which reads "Outside the Idaho State Capitol Building, 700 W Jefferson St, Boise, ID 83702". End ID.]

[ID: A light pink square post with a black, all-caps, bold heading which reads "Don't see a protest near you?". Below this is a light red rounded square with smaller black text within it, reading "Keep an eye out for upcoming announcements about protests near you! If you are interested in organizing a demonstration in your state, please feel free to contact us at youthdissent@queeryouthassemble.org We have a complete guide to organizing your own demonstration coming out soon!". End ID.]

[youthdissent]

[ID: A light red square post with a centered, black, bold, all-caps heading at the top that reads "Take action against the Supreme Court with queer and trans youth at a protest near you!" in all caps. In the bottom left corner is a pink text bubble with black body text inside that reads "Swipe to learn about four upcoming We, the Youth, Dissent protests!". To the right are two people. One is tan with brown and blue short curly hair, and the other is pale with a blue curly mullet. They are holding a sign that says "Stand against racism" in all-caps black lettering. End ID.]

[ID: A light red square post with a black, bold, all-caps heading at the top that reads "Join us in San Diego, CA and Colombia, SC". Below this in a centered pink rounded rectangle is smaller black body text that reads "San Diego, CA Waterfront Park/City Hall, 8/5 @ 12-2PM, connorl@queeryouthassemble.org". After a space there is more black body text that reads "Columbia, SC State Capitol - North Grounds, 8/5 @ 1-2:30PM, faithc@queeryouthassemble.org". End ID.]

[ID: A light red square post with a black, bold, all-caps heading at the top that reads "Join us in Atlanta, GA and Austin, TX". Below this in a centered pink rounded rectangle is smaller black body text that reads "Atlanta, GA - State Capitol - 8/26 @ 10:00 AM - faithc@queeryouthassemble.org". After a space there is more black body text that reads "Austin, TX - State Capitol - 9/23@ 6:00 PM - faithc@queeryouthassemble.org". End ID.]

[edwnhazardz]

Ask me what you want, I'm free to your questions

[queeryouthautonomy]

We're starting a protest!

Visit queeryouthassemble.org to learn how to join us, and send us an ask or email us at march@queeryouthassemble.org with any questions!

Photo credits and alt text available under the cut:

📸 credits, used with permission: 

All art by the incredible @jesseyoungpaulson 

Slide 6: @cpagsa during their walkout, March 2022

Slide 7: @lgbtatorr during their walkout, as QYA Head of Teams @alia.cusolito gives a speech, March 2022

Slide 8: @briggs_padilla from their walkout, March 2022

Slide 9 and 10: @alia.cusolito from Let Trans Athletes Play, August 2022

Alt text:

Slide 1

A digital art piece showing a diverse group of queer youth is overlayed with text reading, “March for Queer & Trans Youth Autonomy, March 31 2023, All 50 States, Uniting as One.” 

Slide 2

The background is a rainbow gradient with  a digital art piece showing three queer youth. The text reads, “It’s time we create one of the largest queer youth marches in history! Uniting every queer and trans young person under the common goals of safety, autonomy, joy.” 

Slide 3

A rainbow gradient with a small digital art piece in the corner of three queer youth. The text reads, “The queer & trans community has been upended by a series of devastating laws, detrimental legislation, and queerphobic attacks designed to make the lives of queer & trans youth as unbearable as possible. Each and every queer & trans youth serving org has  responded in their own ways, prompting walkouts, protests, legislative challenges, organizational statements, and other rebuttals in an attempt to swing the momentum. Now it’s time to unite our communities powerful work and collectively advocate for youth as one!”

Slide 4

A rainbow gradient overlayed with text reading, “This march will center the voices of queer and trans youth.” This is followed by a bulleted list saying the following, “Marches will be held at capitol buildings & in major cities in all 50 states. Queer & trans youth will share their stories, experiences, and demands to the masses.  Everyone from adults to allies to politicians will march in solidarity. State & national orgs will organize these marches, while students will organize walkouts at their schools.”

Slide 5

A rainbow gradient overlayed with text reading, “Queer and trans youth will receive the spotlight to advocate for their safety, their joy, and their autonomy. The tidal wave that these marches will create, combined with the  political & media spotlight on queer & trans youth, will drown the conservative narratives that have dominated the fight until now. In their place, queer & trans youth voices, stories, interviews, testimony, films, books, will all rise to show the lives and share the stories of queer & trans youth. We will be front and center.” 

Slide 6

An image of students from @cpagsa during QYA’s National Queer Youth Walkout is overlayed with text and a list of checkboxes reading, “Youth! If you are an activist, are in your school’s GSA and/or have been impacted anti queer & trans youth speech, legislation, or laws then we invite you to join our queer & trans youth led march planning committees! Visit queeryouthassemble.org for more information.” 

Slide 7

An image of students at Old Rochester Regional’s walkout, with QYA Head of Teams Alia Cusolito giving a speech, overlayed by text which reads, “ Queer & trans youth listening sessions. January 7th, 2023, 4pm EST, January 11th, 2023, 8pm EST, January 15th, 2023, 4pm EST, and January 21st, 2023, 10pm EST. We invite queer & trans youth across the country to join us at our march listening sessions, where we will be brainstorming a list of demands for the march. Once completed, the list will be circulated across the country, and signed by politicians & organizations to pledge their commitment to queer & trans youth. Register by clicking the link in our bio or visiting queeryouthassemble.org. 

Slide 8

An image of students during the walkout in March, overlayed with text and checkboxes reading, “Adults! If you have an LGBTQ+ kid, support queer & trans youth autonomy, and/or want a safe and loving future for your children then we invite you to donate to Queer Youth Assemble! Visit queeryouthassemble.org to donate.”

Slide 9

An image of queer youth attending Queer Youth Assemble’s Let Trans Athletes Play event in August overlayed with text and checkboxes reading, “Orgs! If you support queer and trans youth autonomy, have BIPOC, trans, or disabled leadership, and/or have experience planning marches or major events, then we invite you to plan a March at your state’s capitol/major city! Visit queeryouthassemble.org to sign your org up. 

Slide 10 

An image of queer youth attending Queer Youth Assemble’s Let Trans Athletes Play event in August overlayed with text and checkboxes reading, “What can I do? Visit queeryouthassemble.org, share this post on your socials, and/or donate to support the march.”

[3rddimension]

Personal opinion: i think the aftershow was too short. I know they have a schedule to follow and can't extend it too much but it was like 24 minutes for a vip ticket. The removed roasts weren't that spicy or good except a few ones, and the QyA was kinda short too, Patrick asked if anyone had a roast that still was stinging a lil bit, Arasha clarified that she was not Republican (lol), they ended it abruptly and nobody else got to share their experience.

The roast show was epic tho

Yeah it's sucks but at least they got a chance to explain a little bit more of their roast and of course a surprise Patrick is also there which is super awesome.

[bfpnola]

hi!!! so recently I’ve gained a big interest in building up my collection of patches to put onto my clothes and stuff in my journey to becoming more queerly punk in my presentation. my biggest goal is to make other more marginalized people in my community feel safe around me. so I’m looking into a lot of patches for BLM, stop asian hate, punch nazis, disability advocacy, etc.

I came across a bunch of patches symbolizing the BPP, and I’d really like to get one, but I do worry that that would be inappropriate in a way as a white person. I am autistic and struggle a lot to understand what is and isn’t appropriate to do/say in attempts at support and allyship, so I figured I’d ask.

my reasoning is that even though I’m not Black, the BPP is my biggest inspiration as a young activist looking to dedicate my life to racial and other forms of Justice. Their work, their platform, their impact, truly transformed my political conscience, but I know that I do not want to make the Black Power movement and the BPP centered around me, but at the same time I want to express how much they mean to me and how much they have influenced my ideas for activism if that makes sense.

it may seem like I am making a big deal over one patch or piece of clothing, this stuff is just so foundational to who I am and what I believe so I tend to be a bit seemingly dramatic about it.

anyways, I’m not here to ask you definitively yes or no if it would be appropriate of me to wear a BPP patch, I don’t want to tokenize your existence or work. But you know so much about the BPP and the history of the Black Power Movement that I really trust anything you have to say on the matter of the line between showing allyship, and centering history that’s not about me, around me. so if you’re up for answering, I’d love your personal perspective on white people using BPP symbolism to show allyship and if there’s any historical examples of why that would be good OR bad.

anyways sorry for the long ask and either way, thank you for everything you do and I hope you have a wonderful day!!

hi lovely! life has been exponentially rough for me lately so in advance, i do not have the emotional capacity to respond to this in the degree in which i'd prefer BUT i feel terrible letting it sit in our inbox forever. here's my most basic perspective for now, in bullet points to help organize my thoughts:

first off, i absolutely adore that you're collecting revolutionary patches! a friend i've made over at Queer Youth Assemble (QYA) has a similar jacket and it's always so colorful, i love it!

thank you for reaching out! i think it shows you have a lot of respect for the Black community and everything that the BPP stood for, which i greatly appreciate.

because i'm aware you hold a deep respect for the BPP, i honestly think it's fine that you have a BPP patch, so long as you understand that history. the BPP were pretty accepting of folks of all races, as shown through their acceptance of non-Black members/partners and serving non-Black communities. a few chapters still exist today around the country (i got to meet a few from the Louisiana chapter, some moved over from California) and they openly teach anyone that's willing to listen! it's just that their focus is on how Black people specifically are affected by systemic oppression and how we can liberate ourselves from such.

[ID: A black and white photo of two children around the age of 9 or so, one white, one Black, eating at the Black Panther Party's free breakfast program. They have white paper plates with crumbs and leftovers on them, cartons of what looks like juice, and plastic utensils. The white child is wearing a Black Panther Party beret with 3 Black Panther Party pins on it as well as a thick coat. The Black child looks down at his plate, his coat zipped up all the way. The caption below the image reads, "Two boys in 1969 at a free breakfast for children program in New York City sponsored by the Black Panther Party. Bev Grant/Getty Images." / End ID]

i think, though, that this is best exemplified through the Rainbow Coalition (now co-opted unfortunately), the alliance Fred Hampton created alongside the Young Patriots Organization and the Young Lords. over time, other radical grassroots orgs began to join like the Brown Berets and the American Indian Movement! the BPP truly respected each of their orgs in their support of their respective communities and it's truly unfortunate that the coalition didn't get to fully take off.

i would refrain from wearing any full regalia though, as this would definitely come off as appropriation. respect and admiration are not the same as a full understanding of the struggle! BPP was about far more than just putting on a specific outfit or throwing up a couple symbols. it was a lifelong commitment, even after you technically left. there was real, heavy trauma associated with one's membership, especially those higher up in leadership. i remember reading elaine brown's autobiography, how she felt herself becoming more violent, having folks beat to a bloody pulp right in front of her eyes. folks frequently had to live in fear that they or their partners would be killed as well. that changes a person, and so do the years spent in jail by so many of the party's members. there was ongoing abuse, misogyny, power struggles and more. it definitely wasn't all sunshine and rainbows.

be aware that my opinion is only my own, so others may not agree!

in summary, go for the patch, just be mindful!

some resources related to what i mentioned:

How three unlikely groups worked together to achieve interracial solidarity (podcast)

This article on Richard Aoki

After the list was finalized, Newton and Seale asked Aoki to join the newly formed Black Panthers. Aoki accepted after Newton explained that being African-American wasn’t a prerequisite to joining the group. He recalled Newton saying:

“The struggle for freedom, justice and equality transcends racial and ethnic barriers. As far as I’m concerned, you black.”

Seize the Time: The Story of The Black Panther Party and Huey P. Newton by Bobby Seale (novel)

A Taste of Power: A Black Woman's Story by Elaine Brown (novel)

Assata: An Autobiography by Assata Shakur (novel)

again, i apologize that i couldn't answer this with the depth i'd like to, but hopefully this helped!

-- reaux (she/they)

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[gothichorrorshow]

hi!!

i saw that you were involved with qya and the queer youth autonomy march AND ON TUMBLR YIPPEE!! so i wanted to ask if the link to sign the demands is gonna go up on the tumblr blog for the march!! i’d love to share it around and maybe spam some notes onto the bad boy :D i would ask this on the official qya instagram or whatever but im intimidated by it greatly… sorry if this is out of your realm! just a suggestion for the qya pr team from an ex qya member with confrontation anxiety (I DID NOT GET KICKED OUT IM JUST BUSY)

ok goodbye 🫡🫡

I don't currently know, the list of demands has not yet been completed and while I am part of the state march committee for this march, I'm not a full qya member (yet) and don't know if they plan to do this.

And as for your follow up ask, the official blog is active! They reblogged my pinned a day after it was posted lol

It'd probably be better to ask there! I can hand off the suggestion to what would probably either be the general march committee's or the resource and guides committee's realm but it'd be easier to ask directly lol

[tired-writer-in-progress]

Qya and Tsurugi meet and know each others talents, shenanigans occur

Qya? Who's Qya?

[helimadvertising1]

Market Research Companies in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East

Table of Contents:

Market Research Services in Saudi Arabia

Top 5 Market Research Companies in Saudi Arabia

How Helium Works

Conclusion

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Top 5 Market Research Companies in Saudi Arabia

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Consumer Opinion Marketing Research KSA:

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Qyas:

Quantitative and Qualitative Measurement Co. Ltd. is one of the best market research firms in Saudi Arabia. This company is well-known for its comprehensive services covering different methodologies to provide customized solutions to every client.

How Helium Works

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Helium Advertising is one of the best healthcare market research companies in Saudi Arabia that works to build a powerful marketing strategy to reflect the thought process and decision-making process of buyers. This company will make sure that you will reach most of the targeted audiences and that your business makes a stronghold in the market in the shortest possible time.

Conclusion:

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[hippiejunk]

Ua ia qya wuaa

[queeryouthassemble]

[ID: Light yellow square post with a lighter yellow, rounded-corner box at the bottom. In the box, all caps, blue text with a black outline reads “gender affirming care saves lives.” Below that, smaller black text reads “let’s talk about it…” Above the box are four illustrated people, drawn from the waist up. They are of diverse appearances and outfits. One waves a trans flag, another holds a sign that says “protect trans kids.” There are pink, blue, and white dots decorating the page.]

[ID: Light yellow square post with a lighter yellow, rounded-corner box at the top, with all-caps blue text with a black outline that reads "why do people transition?*" Smaller black text below reads "Gender dysphoria is the feeling of discomfort or distress that may occur in people whose gender identity differs from their sex assigned at birth. This can get severe to the point of affecting functionality throughout daily activities. Gender dysphoria is a clinically significant distress and is treated by affirming gender identity, not rejecting it. The distress and a person's identity are not the same. Being transgender is NOT a mental illness. Like any other form of healthcare, gender affirming care helps transgender & nonbinary people live safe and healthy lives. *Not all gender non-conforming folks experience gender dysphoria or transition! Transitioning is an individualized experience- while there can be similarities, not one is the same. Some people who do not experience gender dysphoria medically transition, and some do not." Blue, pink, and white dots decorate the page.]

[ID: Light yellow square post with a lighter yellow, rounded-corner box at the top, with all-caps blue text with a black outline that reads "what is gender affirming care?" Below that, smaller black text reads Gender dysphoria is treated with care such as puberty blockers, Hormone Replacement Therapy (using Estrogen or Testosterone), and gender affirming surgery. Gender affirming care has been found to dramatically improve depression & anxiety in transgender patients. Those with access to such treatments were found to be over 70% less likely to contemplate self harm or suicide. Collectively more than 1.3 million doctors* across the United States affirm age appropriate gender affirming care as medical best practice. *Every credible medical and mental health organization including (but not limited to) the American Medical Association, the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Endocrine Society, the World Medical Association, and the American Psychological Association." Blue, pink, and white dots decorate the page.]

[ID: Light yellow square post with a lighter yellow, rounded-corner box at the top, with all-caps blue text with a black outline that reads "what does this mean for kids?" Below that, smaller black text reads "Gender affirming care is always delivered in age-appropriate, evidence based ways. Decisions to provide care are made in consultation with doctors and in the cases of minors, their parents. No permanent medical interventions are prescribed to trans kids without significant consideration, time, and informed consent from both patient and parents. This is done with the oversight of numerous doctors and mental health professionals.* Research shows that trans youth with supportive families experience over a 50% decrease in recent suicidal thoughts. Yet, only 27% of trans youth say that their families are. *In younger children, this care can be entire social. This can mean a new name, hair style, clothing, etc. The vast majority of gender affirming care offered to children is reversible, adjustable, and administered at a pace suited for the child and their family." Blue, pink, and white dots decorate the page.]

[ID: Light yellow square post with a lighter yellow, rounded-corner box at the top, with all-caps blue text with a black outline that reads "is all this a trend?" Below, smaller black text reads "Being transgender is not new! Transgender people have always existed and will continue to exist regardless of the political and societal landscape. Public support & acceptance of LGBTQ+ rights alongside increased visibility, language & resources have allowed more people to live openly as their authentic selves. De-transitioning is rare with studies finding levels of regret as low as 1-2%. In one study following over 300 transgender youth (after first socially transitioning), it was found that over 92% remained consistent in their gender identity 5 years later. Evidence shows that many detransitioners do so due to inaccess to medical care, lack of familial and social support, or other reasons not relating to desistance in trans identity." Blue, pink, and white dots decorate the page.]

[ID: Light yellow square post with a lighter yellow, rounded-corner box at the top, with all-caps blue text with a black outline that reads "sources." Below the box is small black text oriented to the left of the page, which reads "Olson, KR, et al. "Gender Identity 5 years after Social Transition." Bustos, VP, el al. "Regret after Gender-Affirmation Surgery: A systemic Review and Meta-Analysis of Prevalence." Perzanowski, ES, et al. "Pediatric Gender Identity: Gender-affirming Care for Transgender & Gender Diverse Youth." Tordoff DM, et al. "Mental Health Outcomes in Transgender and Nonbinary Youths Receiving Gender-Affirming Care." TLDEF's Trans Health Project "Medical Organization Statements" https://transhealthproject.org/resources/medical-organization-statements/. The Trevor Project "2022 National Survey on LGBTQ Youth Mental Health"." At the bottom of the page are seven illustrated people, drawn from the waist up. They are of diverse appearances, and some hold signs with pro-trans messaging. End ID.]

[youthdissent]

[ID: A yellow square post with a light yellow rounded rectangle taking up the top two thirds, with large, black, bold, all-caps text that reads "California! join queer and trans youth in protesting the Supreme Court". In the bottom right corner there is smaller bold black text that reads "Join us in San Diego, CA." Non-bold black text below this reads "at the San Diego Waterfront Park/City Hall on August 9th from 12:00-2:00PM PST!". In the bottom left corner is a drawing of a person with light tan skin and mid-length green curly hair using a wheelchair and holding a progress flag. End ID.]

[ID: A yellow square post with a light yellow rounded square in the middle that takes up most of the post. Inside there is a heading in all-caps, bold, black text that reads "We, The Youth, Dissent". Below this is smaller black text which reads "The Supreme Court has recently targeted areas of our everyday lives that impact our finances, education, and our freedom of self-expression. With the rulings impacting student debt relief, lgbtqia+ rights, and affirmative action, we have had enough. Queer Youth Assemble has created Youth Dissent as a way to highlight the impact of these recent Supreme Court rulings especially on minority groups within the lgbtqia+ community. The intersectionality of these rulings is too large to ignore and we the youth, dissent." End ID.]

[ID: A yellow square post with a light yellow rounded square in the middle that takes up most of the post. Inside there is a heading in all-caps, bold, black text that reads "What should I bring?". Below this is smaller black text which reads "Here's a quick list of things you might want to bring with you to your upcoming demonstration. Keep an eye out for our resource guides on organizing and protesting coming out this week!" Below this there is a list of checkboxes in slightly smaller text whose items include, "Necessary medications, Water & Small snacks, State ID, cash & coins, Fully charged cell phone, Hand sanitizer & a mask, Hat & sunscreen, Our printable "Know Your Rights" & "In Case of Emergency" cards*, A sign". Below this is smaller text which reads "*These are available on our site alongside printable pages to cut and distribute at your demonstration!" End ID.]

[ID: A dark yellow square post with a light yellow rounded square in the middle that takes up most of the post. Inside there is a heading in all-caps, bold, black text that reads "Find a protest near you". Below this is smaller black text that reads "Please reach out to us at connorl@queeryouthassemble.org if you have any questions! Organizing and Protesting resource guides available in our bio now! Check out our page and website to stay up to date on our latest demonstration announcements.". Below this is smaller, centered text that reads "Currently featuring.... Atlanta, San Diego, Seattle, and much more!" End ID.]

[queeryouthresources]

I realized I haven't posted this here yet and I surprised myself!

Queer Youth Assemble's website has a resource page with some useful resources on things like coming out, participating in activism (usa specific), and knowing your rights (usa specific).

As y'all know I am in love with QYA (joke) so here you go!

[queeryouthautonomy]

Hey, I’m a trans teen and I won’t be able to attend the march. I live in Massachusetts and I have two questions.

How did I find out when they’ll be other marches and events?

Idk if your the right people to ask but is there anything else I can do?

I feel so helpless and I really want to take a stand so your answers would be much appreciated. Thanks for you time! 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️

hi! a bunch of our team is based in massachusetts, so we know a lot of the local resources :D

the state has a gsa leadership council that hosts regional meetings every two months. these meetings are open to any MA student and you can get your absence excused by your school via a letter on the website. find the dates, letter, and more information here!

the safe schools program/commission on lgbtq youth, which run the council together, also will share info about local events; you can follow them on instagram @/masslgbtqyouth.

bagly is another boston org that does a lot of events/programming.

and of course, shameless self-promo, but we (QYA) have a lot of ma events as well. keep up with us after the march by finding us @queeryouthassemble on most socials including here (though the acc is inactive until the march is over)!

in terms of ways of organizing that aren't marches, school walkouts can make a huge difference in your local community, and we have a guide to organizing them on our website. you can also make a huge difference in your community simply by speaking out at the public comment section of school committee meetings, lobbying your administration, and campaigning for local queer-supportive politicians.

our movement-wise, we're also always in need of donations if you have the capacity to run a fundraiser, so we can cover transportation and other expenses. even just sharing info about our marches and list of demands with folks in your area can do a lot!

if you'd be interested in volunteering with qya, email onboarding@queeryouthassemble.org :D

if you feel comfortable DMing our account here, i can have one of our massachusetts folks reach out to you with more local resources/opportunities to connect!

[heartstoppermybeloved]

They did #heartstopper #edit #charliespring#nicknelson#joelocke#joelocke@aliceoseman via YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3xk-4X-QyA