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Matt Easton, the political science valedictorian at Brigham Young University, came out at the graduation of the Mormon school. "I am proud to be a gay son of God," he said in remarks that were pre-approved by #BYU. More: http://bit.ly/BYUspeech pic.twitter.com/gs8dBmt9DY

@AMREFUSA provides healthcare to over 9 million Africans each year. This year their ArtBall event will honor artist & LGBTQI+ visual activist Zanele Muholi. Come celebrate African cultures at this year’s #AmrefArtBall #sponsored Tickets: http://amrefusa.org/artball pic.twitter.com/ATJTsExlb4

@AMREFUSA provides healthcare to over 9 million Africans each year. This year their ArtBall event will honor artist & LGBTQI+ visual activist Zanele Muholi. Come celebrate African cultures #AmrefArtBall #sponsored Tickets: http://amrefusa.org/artball pic.twitter.com/rU8UcB8Byo

.@PeteButtigieg won't hide his gay identity on the campaign trail even in conservative parts of America. "I very quickly realized that I just had to be who I was. And it’s too much work to try to be someone else," he tells @LGBTQpod's @jeffmasters1. More: http://bit.ly/2Unh8jx pic.twitter.com/0IK9BOz99v

Today is the #DayOfSilence, @GLSEN’s annual campaign to raise awareness of the bullying of #LGBTQ youth. Have you taken the vow of silence, which is symbolic of the silencing and erasure of queer young people?pic.twitter.com/BkXmSDWp3o

.@PeteButtigieg discussed how he met @Chas10Buttigieg, @GameOfThrones, & his historic run in our upcoming episode of @lgbtqpod with host @jeffmasters1. Read more: http://bit.ly/2U80t3k pic.twitter.com/kYoYtaDHww

Rep. Pramila Jayapal gave a moving speech about her gender-nonconforming child in an #EqualityAct hearing. “My child is finally free to be who they are. With that freedom comes a responsibility, for us as legislators, to legislate with love and not fear." http://bit.ly/2Uzaueg pic.twitter.com/NuyMRCy3Py

For 16 years, Jeffrey Fashion Cares has raised over $11 million to fight HIV/AIDS, champion LGBT rights, and support at-risk youth. This year, the event will celebrate 50 years of queer fashion in honor of world pride. Join us! @fashioncares #sponsored https://bit.ly/2uFOwaO pic.twitter.com/OvbZSIZ33i

"My child is finally free to be who they are. With that freedom comes a responsibility, for us as legislators, to legislate with love and not fear," declared @RepJayapal. https://www.advocate.com/politics/2019/4/03/rep-jayapals-emotional-speech-about-gender-non-conforming-child?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=politics&fbclid=IwAR27SH9V5iJYqHm_TRN4_lAr9rv8eXuyq8hOFhn7GxD8RIAxjxlHG7kMwF8 …pic.twitter.com/kd441fkpqJ

“I’m overwhelmed,” said @Beyonce on accepting the Vsnguard Award at the #GlaadMediaAwards.pic.twitter.com/WIEgw3AENo

Outstanding Film - Wide Release goes to ... #LoveSimon! Presented by Gwyneth Paltrow! #GLAADAwardspic.twitter.com/RNcM8xu2ma

.@itsSHANGELA just slayed lipsynching as #Beyonce... in front of Beyoncé. #glaadawardspic.twitter.com/4Ng7rUDzKJ

Congrats to @SeanHayes, recipient of the Stephen F. Kolzak Award! #glaadawardspic.twitter.com/9cyldu2OMt – presso The Beverly Hilton

And Outstanding Comedy Series is ... #Vida!! #glaadawardspic.twitter.com/Du48as0TvQ

We’re here at the #GLAADAwards! And the winner of Outstanding Reality Program is... @QueerEye!pic.twitter.com/GAjNdU113M

Celebrate the LGBTQ community and those making a difference at @LGBTCenterNYC’s #Center Dinner, honoring @LenaWaithe, @donlemon and more on April 18! #sponsored http://gaycenter.org/centerdinner pic.twitter.com/nU4BQY425I

L.A. #ClimateStrike protestors discuss why #LGBTQ people should take action on climate change. #FridayForFuture #SchoolsStrike4Climatepic.twitter.com/YaA47Oh6xL

In our new cover story, @TheGigiGorgeous discusses her upcoming marriage to @NatsGetty and the importance of #LGBTQ visibility: "It is very important for young people and people of all ages to hear love stories, but specifically love stories of diversity." http://bit.ly/2TYoCwY pic.twitter.com/Zlsx7HipyS

Watch the new season of @thegoodfight exclusively on @CBSAllAccess. Find out why we love the fierce female characters of the #TheGoodFight series and why you should #JoinTheFight #sponsored https://bit.ly/2O7mQnZ pic.twitter.com/M5pBqe9Tnj

#Country singer Cameron Hawthorn (@cmrnhwthrn) has come out in a moving new music video celebrating "how special it was to dance freely with my boyfriend in the living room of our apartment." Watch the full "Dancing in the Living Room" video: http://bit.ly/DancingLiving  #LoveWinspic.twitter.com/scfbn8iIuM