Instagram launches LGBT channel #VisibleMe

Instagram

launched its first channel on Friday dedicated to the youths of LGBT.

#VisibleMe lets people tell their story over the social media platform.

I wanted to participate with @raymondbraun in his #VisibleMe project because…it was just about time I know that I generally keep a lot of my more personal struggles under wraps, but this is a special instance. As a theatre kid, I’m privileged to have a voice – but it’s not always my own. However, in this case, it is my voice (albeit brief) through and through. And yeah, “it’s okay – you can do both!” Much love xoxo

A video posted by Drew Gordon (@dmg.54) on Mar 8, 2016 at 7:06pm PST

Raymond Braun who organised the campaign says he intends to shine a “spotlight on diverse, compelling stories from LGBTQ youth.”

“A few months ago, I launched what has now become the most meaningful project in my life: #VisibleMe,” he said.

I’m so so honored to be apart of @raymondbraun’s #VisibleMe project. In mainstream media, the LGBT+ community is often … one-note. A butch lesbian with a flannel, a slender and muscular white gay man. Bisexual people can be protrayed as greedy, trans women as men in dresses (trans men are virtually unrepresented). The other facets of our community are practically ignored, erased, or altogether denied. I love what #VisibleMe stands for and I felt compelled to contribute –to be Visible. I am so proud of who I’ve become and my brothers and sisters and siblings in the community who have come this far with me. We are all different, all unique, and one day we will all be visible.

A video posted by Spencer Claus (@spencerclaus) on Mar 8, 2016 at 6:31pm PST

“People are more likely to support the LGBTQ community when they know someone who identifies as LGBTQ, so I hope this project provides a platform and voice to young people, helping them feel empowered and supported.”

“Most importantly, I hope it shows LGBTQ youth that they are not alone and that they’re part of a community filled with creativity, diversity, resilience, strength and passion.”

I am excited to be pairing up with Instagram and @raymondbraun’s #VisibleMe project, sharing the stories and amplifying the voices of youth in the LGBTQ community. Never be silent. Refuse to be invisible.

A video posted by leah juliet (@leahjuliett) on Mar 9, 2016 at 8:59am PST