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“The boy who had struggled to find friends for so long finally had a whole group of people he could call his brothers.”

Friendship Friends Belonging

Book:All Boys Aren’t Blue

Source: All Boys Aren’t Blue

“We are not as different as you think, and all our stories deserve to be celebrated and told.”

Diversity Lgbtqia

Book:All Boys Aren’t Blue

Source: All Boys Aren’t Blue

“I think the funniest part about that argument is that it doesn't matter if your queerness is by birth or by choice. It is who you are, and no one should have the right to change that.”

Identity Birth Choice Lgbt Queerness

Book:All Boys Aren’t Blue

Source: All Boys Aren’t Blue

“But other times, a person doesn't even know that they've insulted you or your culture. You must remember: No matter how it comes at you, the impact matters more than the intent.”

Microaggression

Book:All Boys Aren’t Blue

Source: All Boys Aren’t Blue

“Homophobia denies queer people happiness. I imagine there are a lot of queer people who would love to play sports or do traditionally “masculine” activities, but they hold themselves back based on the fear of interacting with people they can’t trust. People have made it very clear that queer people are unwelcome despite the fact they have talent. Homophobia is the reason that so many who currently play sports are closeted-as there is no way football, baseball, and basketball are 99.9 percent heterosexual.”

Homophobia Lgbt Rights Lgbt Advocates Lgbt Author

Book:All Boys Aren’t Blue

Source: All Boys Aren’t Blue

“When people ask me how I got into activism, I often say, “The first person you are ever an activist for is yourself.” If I wasn’t gonna fight for me, who else was?”

Inspirational Activism

Book:All Boys Aren’t Blue

Source: All Boys Aren’t Blue