The understanding of gender and sexuality is a growing deficient in the United States and around the world. Because of this deficient, many people do not understand the severity of LGBT issues and the growing statistics of violence, discrimination, bullying, and inequality surrounding teens that are within the LGBTQIAP+ community. Outreach personnel that work with youth and have a background in Psychology plus Gender and Sexuality studies striving to create change are very important to the success of equality in our society.
Micah Johnson was the previous Director of School Outreach at a non-profit organization that caters to LGBT youth in Charlotte, NC called Time Out Youth. Johnson has a bachelor’s degree from Luther College in the study …show more content…
He identifies himself as a social worker that specializes in social justice work and represents and advocates for everyone regardless of identity, race, or sexuality. There will always be the oppressed and an oppressor in our world and in order for society to function within the barriers of partial equality, everyone must be represented fairly and appropriately. It is vital that people in this position have expertise involving topics that circulate the LGBT community and other minority groups, because without it, the oppressed may not have this voice in society. I chose to interview Johnson in particular because he has helped me personally come to terms with my sexuality and shown me the importance of advocating for not only others, but yourself as well. He taught me that anyone can make a change as long as you are dedicated and has become a major role model for me in regards to pursuing my …show more content…
Time Out Youth is a non-profit organization in Charlotte, NC whose main goal is to create a safe place for LGBT youth and create visibility for LGBT issues, youth, and programs through advocacy, school outreach, individual therapy, and events. GLAAD, the Gay and Lesbian Alliance against Defamation, is a non-governmental media monitoring organization that strives to bring people powerful stories from the LGBT community that build and support equality. Their mission, as stated on their website, is “to amplify the voice of the LGBT community by empowering real people to share their stories, holding the media accountable for the words and images they present, and helping grassroots organizations to communicate effectively.” GLSEN, the Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network, is an organization that seeks to end discrimination, harassment, and bullying based on sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression in schools across the nation. They conduct research to accurately inform K-12 educators’ evidence-based solutions to better their schools, partner with lawmakers to make sure inclusive safe school policies are in place, provide resources for educators to educate students, parents, and teachers on LGBT events and issues, and empower students to make a change by supporting student-led efforts to make equality. All three of
Micah Johnson was the previous Director of School Outreach at a non-profit organization that caters to LGBT youth in Charlotte, NC called Time Out Youth. Johnson has a bachelor’s degree from Luther College in the study …show more content…
He identifies himself as a social worker that specializes in social justice work and represents and advocates for everyone regardless of identity, race, or sexuality. There will always be the oppressed and an oppressor in our world and in order for society to function within the barriers of partial equality, everyone must be represented fairly and appropriately. It is vital that people in this position have expertise involving topics that circulate the LGBT community and other minority groups, because without it, the oppressed may not have this voice in society. I chose to interview Johnson in particular because he has helped me personally come to terms with my sexuality and shown me the importance of advocating for not only others, but yourself as well. He taught me that anyone can make a change as long as you are dedicated and has become a major role model for me in regards to pursuing my …show more content…
Time Out Youth is a non-profit organization in Charlotte, NC whose main goal is to create a safe place for LGBT youth and create visibility for LGBT issues, youth, and programs through advocacy, school outreach, individual therapy, and events. GLAAD, the Gay and Lesbian Alliance against Defamation, is a non-governmental media monitoring organization that strives to bring people powerful stories from the LGBT community that build and support equality. Their mission, as stated on their website, is “to amplify the voice of the LGBT community by empowering real people to share their stories, holding the media accountable for the words and images they present, and helping grassroots organizations to communicate effectively.” GLSEN, the Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network, is an organization that seeks to end discrimination, harassment, and bullying based on sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression in schools across the nation. They conduct research to accurately inform K-12 educators’ evidence-based solutions to better their schools, partner with lawmakers to make sure inclusive safe school policies are in place, provide resources for educators to educate students, parents, and teachers on LGBT events and issues, and empower students to make a change by supporting student-led efforts to make equality. All three of