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Misconceptions about Small Town LGBTQ+ Life

By Queerty August 9, 2022 at 4:30pm

This breakout video explores the reasons why LGBTQ+ people choose to stay in small towns. From tight knit communities to maintaining deep familial roots LGBTQ+ people show us the joy, dedication, and strength it takes to live their truth in a rural area. Presented by Chevrolet. #AuthenticVoicesOfPride

Featuring: Shangela Anthu Nguyen, Shendandoah LGBTQ Center David J. Johns, National Black Justice Coalition

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