11 inspiring stories of LGBTQ teenagers that have moved the internet

Frank OlitoJun 15, 2020, 22:52 IST

LGBTQ teenagers are inspiring others.CBS News/ YouTube

All over the US, there are teenagers who standing up for who they are.
Benton Sorensen came out as transgender during a class presentation, and the video has been viewed over 2.5 million times.
Jordan Steffy confronted his bully and their fight was caught on video. "I'm glad I stood up for myself," he told Insider.

High school can be difficult for many teenagers, especially those who identify as LGBTQ.

All across the country, however, there are queer teenagers who are going to prom, standing up to their bullies, fighting discriminatory school rules, and delivering moving valedictorian speeches.

Here are 11 LGBTQ high schoolers who have inspired the internet.

Jordan Steffy, a gay teen, was caught on video standing up to his bully, and the internet called him a hero.

Jordan Steffy confronting his classmate. JordanSteffy1/Twitter

Dynasia Clark protested her high school graduation after she was told she had to wear a dress.

Dynasia Clark. Carlos Flores/WPDE

A Christian summer camp fired Jace Taylor because of his sexuality, and he issued an inspiring call to action.

Jace Taylor. Courtesy of Jace Taylor

When Seth Owen, a high school valedictorian, was kicked out of his home for being gay, he was worried he wouldn't be able to go to college — until his teachers stepped in.

Seth Owen. First Coast News/ YouTube

When Seth Owen, a high school valedictorian, was kicked out of his home for being gay, he was worried he wouldn't be able to go to college — until his teachers stepped in.

Keegan Roberts, a gay teenager, has become one of the youngest elected officials in the US at 19.

Kegan Roberts. Courtesy of Keagan Roberts

During a class presentation, Benton Sorensen came out as transgender.

Benton Sorensen. West Coast Elements/ YouTube

Thirteen-year-old Tom Sosnik also came out during a moving school speech.

Tom Sosnik. Tom S/ YouTube

Gia Fisher came out to her school in an emotional letter, and the response was inspiring.

Gia Fisher. PeopleTV/ YouTube

Evan Young had plans to come out during his valedictorian graduation speech. His school wouldn't let him — but that didn't stop him.

Evan Young. WAYNENYC100/ YouTube

Alexander Duarte's "promposal" went viral after asking out his high school's straight football captain.

Alexander Duarte and Erick Pineda. CBS News/ YouTube

Craig Cassey was elected prom king and said it was a symbol of acceptance for the LGBTQ community.

Prom king. Shutterstock

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11 inspiring stories of LGBTQ teenagers that have moved the internet

Jordan Steffy, a gay teen, was caught on video standing up to his bully, and the internet called him a hero.

Dynasia Clark protested her high school graduation after she was told she had to wear a dress.

A Christian summer camp fired Jace Taylor because of his sexuality, and he issued an inspiring call to action.

When Seth Owen, a high school valedictorian, was kicked out of his home for being gay, he was worried he wouldn't be able to go to college — until his teachers stepped in.

Keegan Roberts, a gay teenager, has become one of the youngest elected officials in the US at 19.

During a class presentation, Benton Sorensen came out as transgender.

Thirteen-year-old Tom Sosnik also came out during a moving school speech.

Gia Fisher came out to her school in an emotional letter, and the response was inspiring.

Evan Young had plans to come out during his valedictorian graduation speech. His school wouldn't let him — but that didn't stop him.

Alexander Duarte's "promposal" went viral after asking out his high school's straight football captain.

Craig Cassey was elected prom king and said it was a symbol of acceptance for the LGBTQ community.