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Queer Youth Assemble
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🏳️‍🌈 by + for queer & trans youth 🏳️‍⚧️
📢 we organize events & protests 📢
💌 did we mention FREE birthday cards? 📝
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Queer Youth Assemble @queeryouthassemble.bsky.social · Sep 22
Hello friends! This is just a reminder that our event is the FOURTH (4th) in case you heard otherwise
queeryouthassemble.bsky.social Queer Youth Assemble @queeryouthassemble.bsky.social · Sep 18
Join us in Boston for our 5th annual LTAP!

LTAP: Let Trans Athletes Play! This is a nationwide movement combining sports, protests, + education to create a space where anyone can get involved

Where: 1 Franklin Park Rd, Boston, MA 02121
When: Sat, October 4th, 12pm-4pm EST
Image ID: A purple background with plain black text at the top (header) and title text in purple with a black outline (title). Under the title is a lighter purple box for visibility. At the bottom is four teens, from left to right: a teenager with curly brown hair in a wheelchair wearing a jersey and long striped sleeves underneath; a teen with coily light brown hair holding a ball wearing a cropped yellow top, purple shorts, and has a band aid on their knee; a teen with short purple hair wearing a cropped cut-off jersey and blue-gray shorts; a teen with green curly hair wearing glasses and heart earrings, also wearing an orange t-shirt and yellow pants with white flower patterns, they're holding a football, a baseball, a blue ball, and a green ball Header: Join us in Boston for our 5th Annual Title: Let Trans Athletes Play Image ID: a purple background with purple header text with a black outline (header). Underneath is a lighter purple box for visibility. In the bottom left corner is a darker skinned teenager with short coily hair holding a basketball, a football, and a red ball. They're wearing upside-down triangle earrings and a green shirt with blue accents + stripes on the short sleeves. Header: What is LTAP? Body: It's time we take back our sports. LTAP, or, Let Trans Athletes Play, is a nationwide movement to help end transgender sports bans. We blend sports, protest, and education to create a space where anyone, not just queer & trans youth, can get involved. This year, we are proud to host the first-ever GSA Kickball Tournament, where local GSAs and other queer & trans youth groups will kick their way to the top! The winning team will receive free Queer Youth Assemble swag. Image ID: a purple background with purple header text with a black outline (header). Underneath is a lighter purple box for visibility. On the right side is a map of the relative area, with a large baseball indicating the softball field. A small lighter purple bubble overlaps with the end (bubble text). Header: See You There! Bubble text: Join us at the softball field! Body text: The Playstead, Franklin Park* in Boston, MA on Saturday, October 4, from 12pm-4pm Don't forget to wear sunscreen and comfortable clothes! Please contact us at atlascb@queeryouthassemble.org if you are interested in tabling or have any questions! *1 Franklin Park Rd, Boston, MA 02121
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Just a reminder this is still open!!
queeryouthassemble.bsky.social Queer Youth Assemble @queeryouthassemble.bsky.social · Jun 4
Introducing: The QYA Anthology! (🧵)

What is an anthology?
According to meriam Webster: it's "a collection of selected literary pieces or passages or works of art or music"

The purpose of an anthology can be to gather works, to archive, and/or to share works by smaller creators. (1/3)
October 5, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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We're still here! Just very sleepy... #OctoberSlide
September 26, 2025 at 9:32 PM
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September 23rd is bisexual visibility day!

Let's learn about it together 🧵
1) What is bisexuality
2) Bi erasure + biphobia
3) Being an ally
4) On labels
Background ID: A light purple background with wavy blobs of blue, purple, and pink in the top left + bottom right corners. A lighter splotch is in the middle, under the text Image: A white teen with curly brown hair wearing a blue shirt with a green over shirt holding a paper with a rainbow in the corner and a pan flag in their hand Text: Sept 23 is BISEXUAL VISIBILITY DAY Let’s Talk About It!
September 23, 2025 at 6:40 PM
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1/8 🧵
TW: Discussions of hate crimes, murder, violence, and suicide

On Sept 12th, 2025, the body of 21y/o Demartravion “Trey” Reed had been found by Delta State University faculty.

Trey had shown hope towards his future and no signs of distress or suicidality.
Image 1- Title: Trey Reed Found Hanging From Tree At Mississippi University. Subtitle: TW: The following content discusses topics surrounding violence. Please read at your own discretion. Bottom half: 6 people of color hold posters for Justice for Trey Reed. Title: Let's talk about it Image: A young black man wearing a collared white shirt, a red bowtie, and a thin golden chain necklace Body: On the morning of September 15, 2025, Delta State University faculty discovered the body of 21-year-old student Demartravion “Trey” Reed hanging from a tree near the campus pickleball courts. His death has devastated his family and shaken the campus community. Trey’s loved ones describe him as gentle and giving, “Trey was our little quiet light. He was sweet, well-mannered, and would give you the world if he could. We ask that you continue to keep our family in your prayers as we walk through these unforeseen times.” Family members say Trey was excited about his future and showed no signs of distress.
September 22, 2025 at 10:04 PM
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Hello friends! This is just a reminder that our event is the FOURTH (4th) in case you heard otherwise
queeryouthassemble.bsky.social Queer Youth Assemble @queeryouthassemble.bsky.social · Sep 18
Join us in Boston for our 5th annual LTAP!

LTAP: Let Trans Athletes Play! This is a nationwide movement combining sports, protests, + education to create a space where anyone can get involved

Where: 1 Franklin Park Rd, Boston, MA 02121
When: Sat, October 4th, 12pm-4pm EST
Image ID: A purple background with plain black text at the top (header) and title text in purple with a black outline (title). Under the title is a lighter purple box for visibility. At the bottom is four teens, from left to right: a teenager with curly brown hair in a wheelchair wearing a jersey and long striped sleeves underneath; a teen with coily light brown hair holding a ball wearing a cropped yellow top, purple shorts, and has a band aid on their knee; a teen with short purple hair wearing a cropped cut-off jersey and blue-gray shorts; a teen with green curly hair wearing glasses and heart earrings, also wearing an orange t-shirt and yellow pants with white flower patterns, they're holding a football, a baseball, a blue ball, and a green ball Header: Join us in Boston for our 5th Annual Title: Let Trans Athletes Play Image ID: a purple background with purple header text with a black outline (header). Underneath is a lighter purple box for visibility. In the bottom left corner is a darker skinned teenager with short coily hair holding a basketball, a football, and a red ball. They're wearing upside-down triangle earrings and a green shirt with blue accents + stripes on the short sleeves. Header: What is LTAP? Body: It's time we take back our sports. LTAP, or, Let Trans Athletes Play, is a nationwide movement to help end transgender sports bans. We blend sports, protest, and education to create a space where anyone, not just queer & trans youth, can get involved. This year, we are proud to host the first-ever GSA Kickball Tournament, where local GSAs and other queer & trans youth groups will kick their way to the top! The winning team will receive free Queer Youth Assemble swag. Image ID: a purple background with purple header text with a black outline (header). Underneath is a lighter purple box for visibility. On the right side is a map of the relative area, with a large baseball indicating the softball field. A small lighter purple bubble overlaps with the end (bubble text). Header: See You There! Bubble text: Join us at the softball field! Body text: The Playstead, Franklin Park* in Boston, MA on Saturday, October 4, from 12pm-4pm Don't forget to wear sunscreen and comfortable clothes! Please contact us at atlascb@queeryouthassemble.org if you are interested in tabling or have any questions! *1 Franklin Park Rd, Boston, MA 02121
September 22, 2025 at 2:53 AM
queeryouthassemble.bsky.social
Join us in Boston for our 5th annual LTAP!

LTAP: Let Trans Athletes Play! This is a nationwide movement combining sports, protests, + education to create a space where anyone can get involved

Where: 1 Franklin Park Rd, Boston, MA 02121
When: Sat, October 4th, 12pm-4pm EST
Image ID: A purple background with plain black text at the top (header) and title text in purple with a black outline (title). Under the title is a lighter purple box for visibility. At the bottom is four teens, from left to right: a teenager with curly brown hair in a wheelchair wearing a jersey and long striped sleeves underneath; a teen with coily light brown hair holding a ball wearing a cropped yellow top, purple shorts, and has a band aid on their knee; a teen with short purple hair wearing a cropped cut-off jersey and blue-gray shorts; a teen with green curly hair wearing glasses and heart earrings, also wearing an orange t-shirt and yellow pants with white flower patterns, they're holding a football, a baseball, a blue ball, and a green ball Header: Join us in Boston for our 5th Annual Title: Let Trans Athletes Play Image ID: a purple background with purple header text with a black outline (header). Underneath is a lighter purple box for visibility. In the bottom left corner is a darker skinned teenager with short coily hair holding a basketball, a football, and a red ball. They're wearing upside-down triangle earrings and a green shirt with blue accents + stripes on the short sleeves. Header: What is LTAP? Body: It's time we take back our sports. LTAP, or, Let Trans Athletes Play, is a nationwide movement to help end transgender sports bans. We blend sports, protest, and education to create a space where anyone, not just queer & trans youth, can get involved. This year, we are proud to host the first-ever GSA Kickball Tournament, where local GSAs and other queer & trans youth groups will kick their way to the top! The winning team will receive free Queer Youth Assemble swag. Image ID: a purple background with purple header text with a black outline (header). Underneath is a lighter purple box for visibility. On the right side is a map of the relative area, with a large baseball indicating the softball field. A small lighter purple bubble overlaps with the end (bubble text). Header: See You There! Bubble text: Join us at the softball field! Body text: The Playstead, Franklin Park* in Boston, MA on Saturday, October 4, from 12pm-4pm Don't forget to wear sunscreen and comfortable clothes! Please contact us at atlascb@queeryouthassemble.org if you are interested in tabling or have any questions! *1 Franklin Park Rd, Boston, MA 02121
September 18, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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Going back to school can be hard and scary, especially when you're LGBTQ+. QYA has organized some information in a type of toolbox for you to use :) 🧵

1) email templates
2) suicide hotlines
3) online communities
4) grounding exercises
Image ID: A soft green background with a lighter bubble under the text. On the bottom is a tan person with black hair and their eyes closed. They're wearing a backpack with a trans pin. They also have tattoos, with a sun on their upper arm under their sleeve, stars on/around their elbow, and a genderqueer symbol on their raised wrist Header: Soft green text with a black outline that says "Back to school toolbox" Subtext: Let's Talk About It!
September 13, 2025 at 12:09 AM
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Join us to volunteer with Queer Youth Assemble today!

We're run by queer youth and for queer youth. You can join any of our 8 departments and get involved with our current projects.

We're currently seeking photo/videographers, event planners, and those who want to table
linktr.ee/QueerYouthAs...
Header text: large pink text with a black outline that says "Volunteer with Queer Youth Assemble today!" Image ID: a pink background with colorful flower designs above a row of five smiling people at the bottom. From left to right: a blonde white person in a blue shirt wearing earrings, a tan person with short split dyed hair in blue + purple, a tan person with shaved hair wearing a battle jacket, a black person with blue at their bangs, and a tan person with no jewerly and a green shirt on Header text: large pink letters with a black outline that says "click the link in our bio" (A/N note we've included the link in this post) Body text: Queer Youth Assemble is run by queer youth, for queer youth! Our volunteers have the opportunity to join any of our 8 departments (advertising, education, outreach, policy, programs, projects, racial justice, and volunteer support) and get involved with any of our projects (QY Voices, Zines, etc)! We are currently seeking photographers/videographers, event planners, folks interested in tabling, etc. We can't wait to work with you! Check out our Link Tree to volunteer today! Image ID: A light pink background with a dark pink blob behind the body text. In the bottom right corner is a tan person sitting with a laptop that has a trans sticker on it
September 12, 2025 at 1:10 AM
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Come join us for this month's events in our server!

Sept 15th (6:30pm CST): How To Train Your Dragon watch party

Sept 25th (7pm CST): Queer Arts and Crafts
Craft to your heart's content :)

Sept 26th-Sept 28th: Server shut down to disconnect and self care!
Send a picture of what you do after!
September 3, 2025 at 9:39 PM
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Know your rights! 🧵

As school returns, it's important for LGBTQ+ students to know their rights so they can advocate for themselves. This post is a brief overview, we encourage your own research too!

1) discrimination
2) privacy
3) expression
4) bathrooms
5) proposed legislation
6) what's next
In large orange text with a black border: Know your rights Underneath in plain text: For LGBTQ+ students Every student deserves to feel safe, respected, and supported at school. For LGBTQ+ youth, it’s especially important to know your rights in classrooms, hallways, and extracurricular spaces. From free expression to gender-affirming accommodations, there are protections in place to help you stand strong in your identity. We’re here to make sure you’re informed, empowered, and ready to take on the new school year. School should be a safe place for every student. LGBTQ+ youth are protected under federal law, and knowing your rights is the first step to standing up when they’re challenged
September 3, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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... Back again. Hopefully for real
queeryouthassemble.bsky.social Queer Youth Assemble @queeryouthassemble.bsky.social · Aug 3
I'm back from hiatus :3
August 25, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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I'm back from hiatus :3
August 3, 2025 at 1:10 AM
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WE'RE SO BACK (mod had to work)
July 7, 2025 at 1:45 AM
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If you can help support gender affirming care in VA, please do so.

www.giveoutday.org/organization... Gender Affirming Care at VLPP | Give Out Day
Support VA League for Planned Parenthood's Gender Affirming Care Fund
All Donations go directly towards Trans and Nonbinary individuals!
www.giveoutday.org
June 20, 2025 at 7:06 PM
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Help ur local broke queer this pride 🙏🙏 could really use 20$ for gas 😅
June 20, 2025 at 7:06 PM
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Today is Juneteenth! (🧵)

Juneteenth is a holiday that commemorates June 19th, 1865. Despite the Emancipation Proclamation being signed in 1863, the "end" of institutionalized slavery came over 2 years later when the Union Army marched into Galveston Texas, declaring 250,000 enslaved people as free
June 19, 2025 at 6:12 PM
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Mod post: it's my birthday :D
June 15, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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Yesterday, June 14th, was No Kings Day

Thousands of nationwide protests took place across various cities and towns. Thousands showed up for us. The protests were against the current policies enacted, anti-democracy rhetoric, + acts taken against US citizens + residents

No Kings!
www.nokings.org
No Kings
On June 14—Flag Day—Donald Trump wants tanks in the street and a made-for-TV display of dominance for his birthday. A spectacle meant to look like strength. But real power isn’t staged in Washington. ...
www.nokings.org
June 15, 2025 at 3:44 AM
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Remember:

You haven’t missed your chance.

There is no deadline on becoming who you want to be.

The door hasn’t closed.

In fact, some of your best ones haven’t opened yet.
June 13, 2025 at 11:20 AM
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A guide to protesting safely (🧵)

1) what to wear
2) what to bring
3) how to behave
4) phones and electronics
5) media coverage
6) in case of emergency
7) afterword + red cards
June 12, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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Also, you can view the blog at blackquirkyqueer.com. I'd love your support especially during Pride Month 🏳️‍🌈

#pridemonth #queer #BlackLGBTQ+ #blogger #blog #bvm
The Black Quirky Queer
A personal blog that portrays all things Black with a sprinkle sprankle of pride and queerness while striving to make this space as safe, welcoming, and informative as possible.
blackquirkyqueer.com
June 10, 2025 at 11:53 PM
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I'm now two months on T!!
June 10, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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Thank you for everyone who visited us at world pride!!
June 9, 2025 at 1:17 AM
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Please remember to be hydrating and eating a snack while visiting us at world pride! Take care of yourself <3
June 7, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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Come see QYA at World Pride!

When: June 7th + 8th at 12-7pm EST

Where: Pennsylvania Ave and Seventh St NW, Washington DC

Attached is a map of the event. QYA will be at the very end near the corner of Pennsylvania Ave and Seventh St NW (in the pink area)

We hope to see you there!
June 5, 2025 at 6:13 PM