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Born This Way Foundation

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Led by @ladygaga + @momgerm, we're on a mission to empower and inspire young people to build a kinder, braver world that supports their mental health.

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Born This Way Foundation @btwfoundation.bsky.social · 1h
Together, our community has earned more than 100,000 Be There Certificates. 💛 Ahead of World Mental Health Day, we’re sharing how #GenBeThere partners support young people. Join us by learning skills to Be There for yourself and others: www.betherecertificate.org?source
A collage of people smiling and posing with their Be There Certificates, displayed on paper and laptop screens. Some people are holding red Generation Be There-branded postcards. Other photos show groups celebrating their certificates and participants taking the course together in classrooms and community spaces.
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Born This Way Foundation @btwfoundation.bsky.social · 16h
Youth Advisory Board member Jeremy reminds us that a simple check-in can help someone feel less alone. Reaching out can remind someone they’re cared for. 💖 Find mental health resources here: bornthisway.foundation/get-help-now/ #BeKind365 #SuicidePreventionMonth
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Born This Way Foundation @btwfoundation.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
💖🚨Today’s the day! 🚨💖 Applications for Born This Way Foundation’s 2027–2028 Global Youth Advisory Board close TONIGHT, September 30, at 11:59 PM ET! If you’re 15–24, there’s still time to apply. ✨ Learn more + apply: bornthisway.foundation/advisory-boa...
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Born This Way Foundation @btwfoundation.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
“Even if we’re not changing on the outside, we’re changing on the inside constantly…As long as I know the shape of my soul, I’ll be alright." -Margaret Garcia #ChannelKindness #BeKind365
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Channel Kindness @channelkindness.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Celebrating 10 years of #ChannelKindness with alum Amy Sun Yan! 💚 From building kindness into how she leads to extending that same care to herself, Amy reflects on the lessons she’s carried with her and how they continue to shape who she is today. #ChannelKindness10
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Born This Way Foundation @btwfoundation.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
We’re proud to share that our VP of Research + Evaluation, @drclaudiasantifer.bsky.social, is on the latest episode of the Health Psych Currents podcast! 🎙️ Check it out! 💖 societyforhealthpsychology.org/communicatio... @apadivision38.bsky.social
A promotional graphic for a special bonus episode of the “Health Psych Currents” podcast focused on Population Health Psychology. The graphic features headshots of guests Dr. Jeannette Ickovics and Dr. Claudia Fernandes, along with hosts Dr. Joshua Eyer and Dr. Jorge Cienfuegos Szalay, against a blue background with orange and light blue accents.
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Born This Way Foundation @btwfoundation.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
📣 One week left to apply! Applications for our 2027–2028 Youth Advisory Board are due September 30 at 11:59pm ET! 💖 If you’re ages 15–24 and interested in joining us, there’s still time to submit your application. Learn more + apply: bornthisway.foundation/advisory-boa...
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Born This Way Foundation @btwfoundation.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
"...we can all be part of a movement that turns connections into life-saving action, not just this month, but every day of the year." -Eve Bamber #ChannelKindness #BeKind365
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Channel Kindness @channelkindness.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
In honor of #ChannelKindness' 10-year anniversary, here are 10 ways you can take kind action and help your community today! #ChannelKindness10 💚
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10 Ways You Can Help Your Community Today - Channel Kindness
In honor of Channel Kindness’ 10-year-anniversary, here are 10 ways you can take action and help your community today!  1) Send Letters to Trans Youth via Point of Pride, an organization that helps tr...
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Channel Kindness @channelkindness.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
In celebration of our 10-year anniversary, we caught up with #ChannelKindness alumni to discover all of the exciting things they’ve been up to since being part of the program! 💚 #ChannelKindness10
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Channel Kindness Reporters: Where Are They Now? - Channel Kindness
Ten years ago when our Channel Kindness program launched, we had a vision: train young people around the country to report on the kind, brave, resilient people and nonprofits doing good in their local...
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Born This Way Foundation @btwfoundation.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
For a decade, @channelkindness.bsky.social has created space for young people to share their stories + build a kinder, braver world. 💚🌎 #ChannelKindness10 Read Emma Carroll’s reflection on the stories + young people who have shaped this community: www.channelkindness.org/10-years-of-...
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Celebrating 10 Years of Channel Kindness and the Power of Young People - Channel Kindness
14,343 actions. 2,483 stories. 76 countries. That’s the impact one kind conversation or the decision to be vulnerable and open in sharing your story safely and honestly can have–not just on yourself o...
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Born This Way Foundation @btwfoundation.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
"When things get tough, I hope you look at your life like a sentence in a book. Your story isn’t over. There’s still so much story to go." -Michi Sosa
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Born This Way Foundation @btwfoundation.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
CW // Suicidal Ideation Today, on #WorldSuicidePreventionDay, we’re sharing a reminder we hope you carry with you today + every day: You matter. You are loved. You are not alone. 💖 Find a list of mental health resources + evidence-based self-care tips: bornthisway.foundation/get-help-now/
Graphic on a white background with colorful diagonal shapes in coral, purple, teal, and peach. Born This Way Foundation logo appears in the upper left. Large text reads, “World Suicide Prevention Day.” Smaller text reads, “Swipe for a list of mental health resources + evidence-based self-care tips!”Graphic on a white background with a large purple headline reading, “Help is always here.” Below is a list of mental health and crisis resources. Text reads: “If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call emergency services (911 in the U.S., 999 in the U.K.). 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline / U.S. + Canada: Call or text 988. Crisis Text Line / U.S.: Text HOME to 741741 for support in English, or HOLA or AYUDA to 741741 for support in Spanish / Canada: Text CONNECT to 686868 for support in English or French. TrevorLifeline / Call: 866-488-7386 / Text: ‘START’ to 678678. Find A Helpline (International) / Visit bekind.findahelpline.com for free, confidential support from a real human over phone, text or webchat. Find more resources: bornthisway.foundation/get-help-now.”Purple graphic titled “Self-Care Tips” with simple white illustrations accompanying nine suggestions. Text reads: “Talk about what you’re feeling. Get moving. Show gratitude. Take time to relax. Express yourself. Recognize your stress. Remember, stress is temporary. Remember to breathe. Do what you love.” Born This Way Foundation logo appears at the bottom.Two stacked photos show four young people sitting together around a table in a bright indoor space, each holding a smartphone. In the first photo, they look together at their phones. In the second, they smile and laugh with one another. A white heart separates the two photos.
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Born This Way Foundation @btwfoundation.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
We’re proud to support @outwardboundusa.bsky.social in launching #TheReset, a day to unplug from screens, step outside, and live the moments we usually just watch. Contribute to their goal of over 10 million hours of real-world connection. Learn more + sign up: bit.ly/sc-reset
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The Reset — A National Day to Step Away and Reconnect
Join The Reset on September 26, 2026 and be part of a national movement helping young people trade screen time for real-world connection, time outdoors, and better mental well-being.
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Born This Way Foundation @btwfoundation.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
CW // #SuicidePreventionMonth If today feels heavy, our Youth Advisory Board member Maja wants you to remember: You matter. You are not alone. You are loved. 💖 Find mental health resources + self-care tips at bornthisway.foundation/get-help-now/. Take the #BeKind365 pledge at BeKind365.world.
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Born This Way Foundation @btwfoundation.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
"We don’t ask someone with a broken leg to justify why they’d rather not take the stairs. Sensory needs deserve the same quiet, uncomplicated respect." -Chris Paradisis #ChannelKindness #BeKind365
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Born This Way Foundation @btwfoundation.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Want to apply for our 2027–2028 Youth Advisory Board but need more information? Join a virtual info session to learn more including from current Youth Advisors! 📅 Sept. 1, 11 AM ET 📅 Sept. 9, 7 PM ET RSVP for one session: bornthisway.foundation/advisory-boa...
Graphic promoting new Youth Advisory Board info sessions. Text reads: “Youth Advisory Board. New Info Sessions Added. Join a 60-minute info session to learn more about the Youth Advisory Board, ask questions, and learn from a current advisor about their experience. September 1 at 11 AM ET. September 9 at 7 PM ET. Learn more + RSVP: bornthisway.foundation/advisory-board-application.” Born This Way Foundation’s logo is positioned in the bottom right corner.
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Born This Way Foundation @btwfoundation.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
“Every time I’m hiking, I feel free. Free from electronic devices, thoughts, pressure, overthinking...and this freedom is the most important thing to me.” - Ana Beatriz Lopes de Souza #ChannelKindness
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Born This Way Foundation @btwfoundation.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
"I started MIS because I couldn’t find the community I needed. So I built one where no student would be turned away." - Rhythm Bazari #ChannelKindness #BeKind365
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Born This Way Foundation @btwfoundation.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Young people have always been at the forefront of creating positive change, and we want to learn from the next generation of leaders! 🌎✨ If you're between the ages of 15–24, apply to join our next Youth Advisory Board cohort today: bornthisway.foundation/advisory-boa...
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APPLY: Join Our 2027-2028 Youth Advisory Board Cohort - Born This Way Foundation
We invite you to apply by filling out this Google Form application by the deadline of 11:59 pm ET on September 30, 2026.
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Stanford PACS @stanfordpacs.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
On our #PACSSummit blog, COO Rachel Martin and youth mental health advocate Livia Koh share insights on what happens when young people are empowered not just as beneficiaries of #philanthropy, but as decision-makers shaping where philanthropic dollars go. ⤵️
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The Future of Philanthropy is Built With Young People, Not Just For Them
Livia Koh, Communications Intern, Born This Way Foundation, Rachel Martin, Chief Operations Officer, Born This Way Foundation
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Stanford PACS @stanfordpacs.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Founded by Lady Gaga and Cynthia Bissett Germanotta, @btwfoundation.bsky.social is on a mission to engage and empower young people to build a better world that supports their mental health and wellbeing.
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Born This Way Foundation @btwfoundation.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
"The kindest and most accurate starting point with any autistic person is to treat them as an individual. "- Chris #ChannelKindness #BeKind365
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Born This Way Foundation @btwfoundation.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
“…achievements are wonderful milestones, but they were never meant to carry the weight of our identity.” - Ajay #ChannelKindness #BeKind365
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Born This Way Foundation @btwfoundation.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Supporting young people’s mental health starts with empowering their voices + building supportive communities. Check out @drclaudiasantifer.bsky.social sharing actionable strategies for prevention on @teacherscollege.bsky.social’s Pursuing the Public Good podcast: www.tc.columbia.edu/digitalfutur...
Graphic featuring a headshot of Dr. Claudia-Santi F. Fernandes, Vice President of Research + Evaluation at Born This Way Foundation. The graphic features The Public Good Initiative's logo and text that reads "Addressing the Youth Mental Health Crisis Through Connection."
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Born This Way Foundation @btwfoundation.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
There’s still time to support three @sxswedu.com PanelPicker sessions featuring members of our @btwfoundation.bsky.social community! 🫶 Click the link in each post in the thread below to visit the session’s PanelPicker page, then select the ❤️ icon to cast your vote. ⬇️
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Born This Way Foundation @btwfoundation.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Young people need trusted adults who listen + partner with them to turn research into action. Our new commentary explores a model for meaningful youth-adult partnership, grounded in our work with Hopelab. Read more: psycnet.apa.org/fulltext/202...
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Born This Way Foundation @btwfoundation.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
"I continue to be driven by the belief that small interactions with nature can create powerful improvements in one’s quality of life." -Evan Johnson #ChannelKindness #BeKind365
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Channel Kindness @channelkindness.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Join us Tuesday, August 18 at 7 PM ET for a special #ChannelKindness Storytellers Club exploring movement, mental health + kindness presented in partnership with lululemon and co-hosted by our Youth Advisory alum Ana. 🫶 Free + open to ages 15–24! RSVP: channelkindness.org/the-storytellers-club
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Channel Kindness @channelkindness.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
The journey continues. ⛰️✨ Read Part 2 of Ana’s story on #ChannelKindness: www.channelkindness.org/beyond-the-s... #BeKind365
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Channel Kindness @channelkindness.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
🇧🇷 Leia “Além do Cume” em português: www.channelkindness.org/alem-do-cume/
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Além do Cume - Channel Kindness
Alcançando o topo, algo tinha mudado, não na paisagem, mas em mim. Era a minha primeira vez fazendo trilha em uma montanha cheia de neve e lama , e eu estava assustada no início por não conseguir. Con...
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Born This Way Foundation @btwfoundation.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
"Hiking, for me, is freedom. Movement is freedom, not only physically, but also mentally." - Ana Beatriz Lopes de Souza www.channelkindness.org/beyond-the-s... #ChannelKindness #BeKind365
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Beyond the Summit - Channel Kindness
Reaching the top, I knew something had changed, not in the environment but in me. It was my first big hike in the snow and mud, and I was scared in the beginning of not being able to make it, but in t...
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Born This Way Foundation @btwfoundation.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
We’re so proud of Livia Koh, our former Comms Intern, and Rachel Martin, our COO, for sharing their perspectives in a recent @stanfordpacs.bsky.social blog! 🎉 Here, they explore the importance of partnering with young people in youth mental health work: pacscenter.stanford.edu/news/future-...
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The Future of Philanthropy is Built With Young People, Not Just For Them
Livia Koh, Communications Intern, Born This Way Foundation, Rachel Martin, Chief Operations Officer, Born This Way Foundation
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Born This Way Foundation @btwfoundation.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
🎉 Exciting news! Our panel, "The Science of Peer Support," has been selected for the #SXSWEDU 2027 Panel Picker! Help bring this conversation to the @sxswedu.com stage by voting ❤️: participate.sxsw.com/flow/sxsw/sx...
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SXSW EDU - 2027 March 13-16 Austin, TX

COMMUNITY VOTING: AUGUST 5-23, 2026
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Channel Kindness @channelkindness.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Everyone’s path to mental wellbeing looks different. If mindfulness, movement, or exercise has played a role in yours, we’d love to learn your story 💚 Accepted submissions receive a $50 USD appreciation payment. Learn more: www.channelkindness.org/calling-all-... #ChannelKindness #BeKind365
How does mindfulness, exercise, or movement support your mental health?Rate: $50 USD per accepted storyLearn more and share your story today! ChannelKindness.org/Calling-All-Storytellers
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Born This Way Foundation @btwfoundation.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Are you passionate about building a kinder + braver world? ✨ Applications for our next Youth Advisory Board are officially OPEN! 🥳 We're searching for young people to help shape our mission of supporting youth mental health. Learn more + apply by 9/30: bornthisway.foundation/advisory-boa...
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Born This Way Foundation @btwfoundation.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
"Everybody deserves a space where they can just exist." - Edie Young #ChannelKindness #BeKind365
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Born This Way Foundation @btwfoundation.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
"I learned that helping others grow can be just as rewarding as personal growth itself." - Runfeng Bruce Yu #ChannelKindness #BeKind365
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Channel Kindness @channelkindness.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
George’s story is a part of our Trans Visibility Series that centers the lived experiences of trans and gender-expansive young people while connecting those stories to relevant research and data. Submit your own story: www.channelkindness.org/trans-visibi... #ChannelKindness #BeKind365
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Special Series: Trans Visibility Stories, A Call for Submissions - Channel Kindness
*In celebration of Pride Month, Channel Kindness will continue to accept stories for our “Trans Visibility: Visible and Proud” storytelling series on a rolling basis. Stories accepted for the series w...
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Born This Way Foundation @btwfoundation.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
"I lived like I was already George, and the people who loved me found their way there too." - George Stanley www.channelkindness.org/becoming-geo... #ChannelKindness #BeKind365 #TransVisibility
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Becoming George - Channel Kindness
*This is the fifth story of our Trans Visibility Series, which centers the lived experiences of trans and gender-expansive young people while connecting those stories to relevant research and data. Re...
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Born This Way Foundation @btwfoundation.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Creating a kinder, more inclusive world starts with listening. 💖 In this #ChannelKindness story, Youth Advisory Board alum Oluwaferanmi reflects on disability, mental health, and how we can make support more accessible for everyone. www.channelkindness.org/support-peop... #DisabilityPrideMonth
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How We Can Support People Living with Disabilities - Channel Kindness
Last August, I met two people living with disabilities at a leadership conference, and they had some of the most brilliant minds I had encountered. Their attitude to life was explosive, and not to sou...
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Born This Way Foundation @btwfoundation.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
"I spent the better part of my adulthood believing everything my family and the media had told me. ...Today I feel free. The little girl in my babysitter’s home, safe. I embraced my shadow and came out more whole." -Tessa #ChannelKindness #BeKind365
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Born This Way Foundation @btwfoundation.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
"Kindness isn’t measured by how well we can speak one universal language; it’s measured by our willingness to learn someone else’s." -Chris Paradisis #ChannelKindness #BeKind365
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Born This Way Foundation @btwfoundation.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
"Just because Pride Month is over, doesn’t mean your support of the LGBTQ+ community should end.” - Channel Kindness #ChannelKindness #BeKind365
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Born This Way Foundation @btwfoundation.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Our @drclaudiasantifer.bsky.social wrote this in December 2024 and it remains true today: "Our children deserve better. We must create safe and supportive communities where young people are seen, supported and recognized for who they are." 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ thefulcrum.us/governance-l...
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Supreme Court ruling on trans care is literally life or death for teens
Last month, the Supreme Court heard arguments on whether banning essential health care for trans youth is constitutiona l. What the justices (and lawmakers in many states) probably don’t realize is th...
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Channel Kindness @channelkindness.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Learn more about our Trans Visibility Series 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈🫶 : www.channelkindness.org/trans-visibi... #ChannelKindness #Pride #PrideMonth
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Special Series: Trans Visibility Stories, A Call for Submissions - Channel Kindness
*In celebration of Pride Month, Channel Kindness will continue to accept stories for our “Trans Visibility: Visible and Proud” storytelling series on a rolling basis. Stories accepted for the series w...
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Born This Way Foundation @btwfoundation.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
“ @rupaulsdragrace.bsky.social is a good reminder that no matter where you grew up or how you’ve been treated, you deserve to feel accepted and loved for who you are, regardless of your identity.” - Parker Ramey channelkindness.org/drag-race/ #ChannelKindness #Pride #PrideMonth
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RuPaul's Drag Race + the Power of Being Seen - Channel Kindness
*This is the third story of our Trans Visibility Series, which centers the lived experiences of trans and gender-expansive young people while connecting those stories to relevant research and data. Re...
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Born This Way Foundation @btwfoundation.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Our Youth Advisory Board member London sat down with @themilajam.bsky.social to talk community, belonging, + the power of celebrating together at Rainbow Pride of West Virginia’s 30th Annual Pride Festival + Parade. 🌈 Take the #BeKind365 pledge: bekind365.world/take-the-ple...
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Born This Way Foundation @btwfoundation.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
For many #LGBTQ+ young people, finding support isn't always easy, especially in communities where they may not feel safe being themselves.
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