Twelve years ago, It Gets Better became the first LGBTQ nonprofit to be honored with the Emmy Governor’s Award for our work to uplift, empower and connect LGBTQ youth around the globe. Last night, that honor was presented to writer/producer/director Greg Berlanti, who has made a career out of uplifting and celebrating LGBTQ voices and stories. Last night , he shared a very powerful “it gets better” message during his acceptance speech. “You are loved, you are worthy, and you have a story to tell

WIN TICKETS TO IT GETS BETTER: The It Gets Better Project, born out of a simple YouTube video to give hope to LGBTQ teens, comes to Tampa for a week-long residency with local schools, culminating in a performance on March 24. Tag a friend in a comment on this post to be entered to win tickets to the show. | Straz Center for the Performing Arts

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