Organization Details:

LIVE OUT LOUD’s mission is to empower, energize and enable Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Youth to live the life of their dreams through the celebration of the richness and diversity of our shared experience, the visibility of role models and the dissemination of information

Description and/or History:
LIVE OUT LOUD organizes panel discussions series about men and women in the gay community who are passionate and powerful in their life’s work, who are making a difference in the community and who are interested in sharing their story with LGBT youth. Our programs are held after school, in the classroom, and recently at high school general assemblies in front of 200 or more students.

In addition, LIVE OUT LOUD grants scholarships to those students who are taking charge of their own lives and who have demonstrated a strong capacity to 'Live Out Loud' themselves, making strides in the LGBT community.
Essentially, LIVE OUT LOUD is the brainchild of one man: Leo Preziosi, Jr. About two years ago he spotted an article in MetroSource called “The Gun in the Closet,” about two students who committed suicide because of hostile school environments, isolation, ostracism and fear. Preziosi felt he had to do something, so he began assembling professionals to speak at high schools and colleges about their careers and about being gay, lesbian or transgender --essentially becoming positive role models for young people.

Contact person: Aartie Manansingh, Program Coordinator, (212) 840-0505, (email)

Address:

570 Seventh Avenue Ninth Floor New York, NY 10018 (See a map)

Directions:

We are easily accessible by taking the 123 or NQRW or ACE to Times Square and/or Port Authority. We are located between 40th and 41st on 7th Avenue.   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: 1,2,3,   Walk distance (in minutes): 1