Lamont Cobb April 2, 2019 How important is an organization like Safe Space NOVA to the LGBT+ youth community? LGBT people have the most exposure and acceptance in popular culture than ever before. From television shows like Pose, to films like Love, Simon – LGBT culture has entered the mainstream. Our youth are coming [...]
March 19, 2019 Mr. Reese How important is an organization like Safe Space NOVA to the LGBT+ youth community? I feel that an organization like Safe Space NOVA is EXTREMELY important to the LGBT+ youth community because there are so many scenarios where the youth of our community are ostracized by either their [...]
March 5, 2019 Joshua Houston How important is an organization like Safe Space NOVA to the LGBT+ youth community? This organization is important to the LGBT+ youth community because youth need to see people that represent and validate their experience. Understanding your sexuality and gender is uncharted territory for most youth and having [...]
February 18, 2019 This week we sat down with Gabriel Griffin for this edition of #TellYourStoryTuesday. Q1: How important is an organization like Safe Space NOVA to the LGBT+ youth community? Organizations like Safe Space NOVA are very important to the LGBT+ youth community. Many LGBT+ youth may not have the environment in their home [...]
September 11, 2018 Safe Space NOVA is critical because of the access and opportunities that it provides for our youth. Growing up in Cleveland, Ohio proved to be quite difficult for me as a very shy and insecure child. I didn’t have the opportunity to enter many spaces where I felt like I could authentically [...]
August 7, 2018 The Journey of Abdur-Rahim Briggs "Public Service isn't just a job. It's a calling. It's hard work, and it's largely unsung. The work matters to me because it means something to make our community better. In fact, it means everything ." - Abdur-Rahim Briggs It was 21 years ago I learned [...]
July 24, 2018 My name is Christopher Cross. I am currently the Vice President of Operations for oSTEM, Inc. (www.ostem.org), and the Founder of the Lavender Fund at Howard University (a University Scholarship for LGBTQ+ undergraduate, graduate, and professional students). The road I’ve traveled to self acceptance and confidence has been quite isolating and difficult [...]
July 10, 2018 This week's #TellYourStoryTuesday segment features Jared Sampson from Southern Charm New Orleans. Read our full Q&A below: Q1: What inspired you to work with or be an ally/advocate for Safe Space, Inc.? The Executive Director of Safe Space reached out to me after seeing a scene from Southern Charm New Orleans where [...]
May 8, 2018 Words by Torrey Leak Compiled by Khyle Paylor, Safe Space NOVA Social Media Correspondent In February 1998, I joined the United States Army and served 10 years. During this time, the "don't ask, don't tell" policy was still in full effect. Because I have never been one to discuss my sexuality, the [...]
November 21, 2017 Words by David Leon Morgan My younger self could not have possibly anticipated the person it was to become and still is becoming. Self doubt, low self esteem, and worry consumed my identity then. I accepted false notions that I wasn’t good, attractive, or masculine enough. I let others control my narrative, [...]
