Writing Our Own Dictionary – New Video Series From It Gets Better Project

The It Gets Better Project premieres their newest digital video series called “Writing Our Own Dictionary.” The 4-part series is an entertaining and informative digital program where we hear first-hand from LGBTQ+ folks about what their labels (or lack thereof) mean to them. The first episode explains nonbinary, or enby: the gender identity for when you don’t feel like you fit into society’s traditional idea of the binary “man/woman” gender setup. Nonbinary can be seen as an umbrella term for genders such as agender, bigender, genderqueer and genderfluid. The first episode features Joe Montoya (he/him/they/them/el/elle, Mexican-American actor and playwright and Telloyd Richards (she/her), an actor from POSE. With this video series, It Gets Better aims to reach LGBTQ+ youth who may be looking for a deeper understanding of identity labels (and their application). Young queer people should also feel validated with the understanding that they are not alone on their journey of self-discovery and identity. Teens can also share this series with their parents to help create a conversation around this sometimes complicated topic. The four episodes  of the Writing Our Own Dictionary series will explore the labels/phrases Gender Non-Binary, Transgender, Bisexuality & Pansexuality, and Presentation Spectrum. https://youtu.be/zBix_ReGMcE The It Gets Better Project is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that strives to uplift, empower and connect LGBTQ+ youth around the globe. Created in 2010 as the result of one of the most successful viral campaigns in YouTube’s history, It Gets Better Project provides critical support and hope to LGBTQ+ youth around the world by leveraging the power of media to reach millions of people each year. The project has expanded its origins in storytelling and media to include educational resources through It Gets Better EDU and reaches 18 countries outside of the U.S. through It Gets Better Global. Find more information at ItGetsBetter.org. You can find more my coverage of It Gets Better over the years here.