March 22, 2007 Frank Armenta goes to Queer Youth Advocacy Day
REACH LA’s youth staff member Frank Armenta traveled to the state capitol to participate in Queer Youth Advocacy Day, an event sponsored by the Gay Straight Alliance Network. After an eight-hour bus ride, hundreds of youth from all over the state of California gathered in Sacramento to speak on behalf of LGBT youth. Young people had the rare opportunity to speak with lawmakers and to address the needs of their community. Frank met with several legislative members to discuss ways to end discrimination and harassment in schools based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Youth were able to share their stories and express ways to help them feel safer in school. “One of the many highlights of the trip was meeting people that could relate to my experiences,” said Frank, “ I had a BLAST”!