‘Straightwashed’ No More: Black LGBT Influencers Are in the Spotlight

Danielle Moodie-Mills
http://www.theroot.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.theroot.com/articles/culture/2014/09/root_100_2014_celebrates_lgbt_leaders.html

Jazz Jennings shares story of her triumphs, struggles as a transgender child in 'I Am Jazz'

Maggie Galehouse
http://www.houstonchronicle.com

to read more, go to:http://www.houstonchronicle.com/life/books/article/Jazz-Jennings-shares-story-of-her-triumphs-5751968.php#/0

Transgender artist set to perform at local church

http://www.oakridger.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.oakridger.com/article/20140912/NEWS/140919935

‘This Is the Place’ for largest gathering of gay Mormons

Peggy Fletcher Stack
http://www.sltrib.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/blogsfaithblog/58406680-180/affirmation-conference-lgbt-mormon.html.csp

Transgender girl's bid for Homecoming Princess at Colorado Springs high school raises concerns

Debbie Kelley
http://gazette.com/

to read more, go to:  http://gazette.com/transgender-girls-bid-for-homecoming-princess-at-colorado-springs-high-school-raises-concerns/article/1537403