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Still I Rise: A Look at LGBT Youth Struggle through Statistics

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Uploaded by on May 5, 2011

Video complied as a part of ENG class. Deals with Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender youth struggles as a result of society's ignorance and irrational hate toward the homosexual community as a whole.
The song used in this video is True Colors by Cyndi Lauper and the audio of the poem (Still I Rise) recitation is that of its author Maya Angelou.
Video produced, edited, and directed by Derick Schultz
Persons featured in this video: Amber Kruger, Haley Jacobson, Colleen Werner, Jesus Rodriguez, Savanna Schwartz, Nick Magness, Mariah Garver and Derick Schultz

True Colors performed by Cyndi Lauper, (C) 1986 Sony BMG Music Entertainment. No copyright infringement intended. For educational and non-profit purpose.

"Still I Rise" from And Still I Rise by Maya Angelou. Copyright © 1978 by Maya Angelou

Statistic cited from:
GLSEN 2009 National Climate Survey
2007 Massachusetts Youth Risk Survey
2006 National Gay & Lesbian Task Force Study

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  • This is simply amazing. I love it so much. You did an AMAZING job on it.

    Gosh I wish I could hug you. :D

  • Powerful & insightful presentation.As a much older gay man,(well out of my teens), I weep whenever I hear of a young LBGT person being harassed,bullied or worse,killed simply 'cause of who they are! As a teen in the 70s times were pretty grim for me as a gay teen but I despair at how nothing seems to have changed.Yes,we may have some 'protection' in law now.But bigotry & hate is still rife.Your project WILL succeed,of that I'm sure.Well done to all involved.

  • @ds7616

    Ciao Miei Amici! (Hello My Friends)

    I am only able to try and express just how proud Bobby Griffiths' (Prayers for Bobby) old lover/boyfriend "Blaine" here is of the lot of you! This may not adequately convey my gratitude however I will go on to say what a blessing you and all of your efforts here are!

    Vi Amo Tutti Per Questo Molto! (I Luvs You All So much For This)

    Con L'Amore e Molti Baci! (Lots A Love n' Kisses)

    Blaine

  • Great job everyone. Powerful message that you delivered on point. Borrowing from Dr. Angelou's "I Will Rise" is a great choice". I'm sure you will ace this project.

  • Awesome job, Derick :)

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