DaShanne StokesOnly by speaking out can we create lasting change. And that change begins with coming out.
About This Quote
Gay, lesbian, transgendered people are still treated as second-class citizens by society. Discrimination is rampant and the LGBT community is often afraid to come out of the closet. But, if they don’t reveal their true selves to others, they will never be able to make real change. When they come out, they can start changing things for the better.
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