Instagram lancia #VisibleMe per i giovani LGBT e le loro storie

I’m proud to be a part of @raymondbraun’s #VisibleMe project highlighting voices from LGBTQ youth for many reasons. Our stories are the most powerful weapon we have to combat homophobia, transphobia, and just garden-variety ignorance. Accurate, bold, and multiple representations of what it looks like to live and love as an LGBTQ person has the power to save lives. If one person can see themselves in another’s story and think, “Wow, maybe everything will be alright,” then hate has lost and visibly has won. Love yourself and allow others to love you. That’s why I’m participating in the #VisibleMe project

Un video pubblicato da Conner Mertens (@mertz14) in data: 8 Mar 2016 alle ore 18:28 PST

Un hashtag per fare la differenza. Instagram lo sa bene dato che è il social network che, più di qualunque altro, ha fatto esplodere l’utilizzo di questo grande mezzo di condivisione e unificazione di contenuti simili, che è diventato ormai parte della cultura popolare e televisiva.

Instagram, con attualmente oltre 400 milioni di utenti attivi, ha lanciato #VisibleMe l’hashtag in cui si raccologono testimonianze di giovani LGBT a raccontare in pochi secondi di video o con fotografie e come hanno vissuto il loro coming out e come vivono ora che sono apertamente dichiarati.

Un bellissimo messaggio per avvicinare e, magari, infondere forza a tutti quelli che ancora non hanno trovato il coraggio per essere se stessi a portata…del loro social preferito.

I wanted to participate with @raymondbraun in his #VisibleMe project because…it was just about time 😄 I know that I generally keep a lot of my more personal struggles under wraps, but this is a special instance. As a theatre kid, I’m privileged to have a voice – but it’s not always my own. However, in this case, it is my voice (albeit brief) through and through. And yeah, “it’s okay – you can do both!” 💙😜💙💋💙 Much love xoxo

Un video pubblicato da Drew Gordon (@dmg.54) in data: 8 Mar 2016 alle ore 19:06 PST

I am excited to be pairing up with Instagram and @raymondbraun’s #VisibleMe project, sharing the stories and amplifying the voices of youth in the LGBTQ community. Never be silent. Refuse to be invisible.

Un video pubblicato da leah juliet (@leahjuliett) in data: 9 Mar 2016 alle ore 08:59 PST

This week I am happy to share my voice in the #VisibleMe project curated by @raymondbraun It is such a privilege for me to be able to express my views and opinions as an advocate that identifies with LGBTQ youth. When we are given a platform to share our stories, it helps others who don’t have a voice feel like they have a place in this world and they are not alone.

Un video pubblicato da Lily Rubenstein (@lilyrubenstein) in data: 8 Mar 2016 alle ore 19:46 PST

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