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Sapphira Cristál on Her Debut Album, Self-Acceptance, and Gratitude 

By: Jaymes Black, CEO of The Trevor Project Sapphira Cristál, a standout icon from RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 16, released her debut album: The Cristál Ball. We spoke with the classically trained singer about her new music, where she finds inspiration, and how she takes care of herself. Jaymes: Congrats on the release of your debut album! What do you want your listeners to feel when listening to your music? Sapphira: Thank you! I want my listeners to feel good about themselves, their lives, and the people in their lives. The Cristál Ball is an album full of gratitude and…
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What to Know About 988 Funding 

It was reported that a leaked, draft version of the administration's proposed federal budget asks Congress to eliminate funding for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline’s specialized services for LGBTQ+ youth after September 30, 2025. This was confirmed on June 6, 2025 when the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released the full budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2026. While The Trevor Project continues to advocate for continued funding for these life-saving programs, we have also observed the spread of rumors and misinformation on social media.  This is a quick-reference resource that provides clarity around confirmed information that our experts know as…
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Why We Still Need Pride Month: Celebs Chime In

Since 1970, LGBTQ+ people and our allies have observed Pride Month each June in the United States to honor the infamous June 1969 Stonewall riots by celebrating the LGBTQ+ community, and acknowledging the progress we have yet to make. As we approach our 55th Pride Month, so much has changed for both our country and our community. Today, many people – both within the LGBTQ+ community and outside of it – are asking themselves, “Why do we celebrate Pride Month?”To weigh in on why Pride Month still matters for uplifting LGBTQ+ voices and continuing our community’s fight for equality, we…
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Now Casting for Our Newest Episodes of Sharing Space

Sometimes, just being heard is enough to change someone’s life. That’s why we are continuing our powerful conversation series, “Sharing Space” - where LGBTQ+ young people sit down with supportive adults to talk, listen, and connect. We’re currently casting for 2 new episodes: EPISODE THEME 1: Peer Support - We’re looking for LGBTQ+ young people (ages 18–24) who’ve felt the real impact of peer support—whether through a friend, a teacher, a team, an online space, or chosen family. This is your chance to be seen, heard, and to help others by simply telling the truth. EPISODE THEME 2: Conversion Therapy…
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H&M Celebrates the Infinite Love of Chosen Families

This year, H&M Americas reaffirms its year-round dedication to the LGBTQIA+ community with the continuation of its annual Pride campaign celebrating chosen families, which play an essential role for many people in the LGBTQIA+ community. The campaign, launching in stores and online across the region under the tagline 'Chosen Family, Infinite Love', reinforces H&M's long-standing advocacy for the LGBTQIA+ community. As a long-time advocate for the community globally, H&M continues its support through donations to The Trevor Project — marking the 6th consecutive year in the US and 2nd year in Mexico — to further their mission to end LGBTQIA+…
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An Open Letter to LGBTQ+ Youth: We Will Not Stop Fighting for You

We are heartbroken by the proposal to eliminate federal funding for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline’s LGBTQ+ Youth Specialized Services — a move that will have devastating, life-threatening consequences for young people across the country. As artists, creators, and public figures, our platforms come with responsibility. And today, that responsibility is clear: we must speak out to protect the mental health and lives of LGBTQ+ youth. We will not stay silent. Since its launch in 2022, this program has connected nearly 1.3 million crisis contacts with life-saving, affirming care to LGBTQ+ young people during their most vulnerable moments. Suicide…