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Bullied gay teen's suicide note: Insight on EricJames Borges' tragic death at age 19

Bullied gay teen's suicide note: Insight on EricJames Borges' tragic death at age 19

Tuesday, January 31, 2012
On Jan., 14, 2012, EricJames Borges committed suicide, shocking his friends and his co-workers at The Trevor Project. SDGLN Contributor Melanie Nathan attended one of his funerals, and obtained a copy of one of his suicide notes that gives insight on what he was thinking. This is her exclusive story.
Suicide claims another LGBT youth: Trevor Project intern Eric Borges

Suicide claims another LGBT youth: Trevor Project intern Eric Borges

Thursday, January 12, 2012
Eric James Borges, 19, of Visalia, California, succumbed to suicide Wednesday, January 11, 2012. Known as EricJames to his friends, he was an intern with The Trevor Project, and a Supplemental instructor at the College of the Sequoias.
Trevor Project director warns: Media attention of specific LGBTQ youth suicides harmful

Trevor Project director warns: Media attention of specific LGBTQ youth suicides harmful

Thursday, October 20, 2011
David McFarland, the interim executive director and CEO for The Trevor Project -- a national suicide prevention hotline for LGBT youth -- is warning that overexposure by the media and LGBT bloggers, press, and Facebook pages focusing on specific cases of suicides by LGBT youth may be exacerbating the problem.
Boston Red Sox: 'It's OK to be your own unique being'

Boston Red Sox: 'It's OK to be your own unique being'

Sunday, July 3, 2011
The Boston Red Sox on Friday joined the “It Gets Better Project” and “The Trevor Project” in producing a video to inspire hope for young people who may be struggling adversity and intolerance.
Trevor Project honors Daniel Radcliffe with 'Hero' award for LGBT youth advocacy

Trevor Project honors Daniel Radcliffe with 'Hero' award for LGBT youth advocacy

Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Actor Daniel Radcliffe on Monday was honored by The Trevor Project with the Trevor Hero Award, recognizing him as an inspiration to LGBT youth, and for his efforts to increase visibility and understanding of the LGBTQ community.
Happy 21st birthday, Chris Colfer

Happy 21st birthday, Chris Colfer

Friday, May 27, 2011
To honor of Chris Colfer's 21st birthday, here's a look at the video message he made for the "It Gets Better" project. Happy birthday Chris!
Lambert to perform 'Aftermath' on 'American Idol,'  single to benefit Trevor Project

Lambert to perform 'Aftermath' on 'American Idol,' single to benefit Trevor Project

Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Adam Lambert will offer a remixed version of his hit song "Aftermath," with proceeds from the sale benefiting The Trevor Project, a national organization focused on crisis intervention and suicide prevention among LGBTQ youth.
Prayers for Equality: An interview with Sigourney Weaver

Prayers for Equality: An interview with Sigourney Weaver

Sunday, February 13, 2011
In our struggle for equality, we are so often met with the question “Can people really change?” We so frequently run up against the wall of having a conversation with someone who seems unmovable. And sometimes, the sad truth [...]
HRC to share Harvey Milk's Castro storefront with The Trevor Project

HRC to share Harvey Milk's Castro storefront with The Trevor Project

Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Following a national outcry over the HRC’s announcement that they were turning the space that once housed the camera store owned by Harvey Milk into a gift store, the Human Rights Campaign announced they are donating part of the space to the Trevor Project.
Facebook working to combat cyber-bullying -- but when does free speech become hate speech?

Facebook working to combat cyber-bullying -- but when does free speech become hate speech?

Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Facebook is teaming up with Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLADD), The Trevor Project and others to form a new “Network of Support” to help combat bullying of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender teens.
‘Harry Potter’ star Daniel Radcliffe speaks out against homophobia in new PSA

‘Harry Potter’ star Daniel Radcliffe speaks out against homophobia in new PSA

Saturday, February 27, 2010
[caption id="attachment_6541" align="alignleft" width="200" caption="Radcliffe"][/caption] Daniel Radcliffe is hoping to stamp out homophobia by starring in a new campaign encouraging tolerance for all sexual orientations. The Harry Potter star has [...]
Daniel Radcliffe donation to support LGBT youth helpline

Daniel Radcliffe donation to support LGBT youth helpline

Monday, August 10, 2009
Daniel Radcliffe, the critically-acclaimed star of the "Harry Potter" film series and Broadway's "Equus" has made “a major donation” to The Trevor Project, the non-profit organization that operates the only [...]
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