Take Action with BAGLY’s
YOUTH, LEADERSHIP
& ADVOCACY
YOU(th) take the lead! We believe in your power to change the world. And a big way we do that is through our talented network of youth leaders and speakers that make up our Youth Leadership Committee and Speakers Bureau. Programs and services available for LGBTQ+ youth ages 22 and under.
COME OUT, SPEAK OUT
Did you know that BAGLY’s Speakers Bureau is the oldest program for LGBTQ+ youth speakers in the country?
We support young people in driving social change through activities like coalition-building, voter registration, community actions, public education, and legislative advocacy.
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BAGLY’s Speakers Bureau members are transforming spaces like Boston Children’s Hospital, Converse, and the Statehouse! Youth-led speaking engagements give a glimpse into the current landscape of queer and trans youth in Massachusetts and their hopes and plans for a better tomorrow.
Interested in hiring one of our speakers? Click below to find out more.
STEP UP AT BAGLY
Be empowered with experiential learning opportunities that strengthen your resume, develop your professional skillsets, and support your peers!
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Youth leadership is central to BAGLY’s, and has been for over 40 years. Today, the Youth Leadership Committee provides vision and direction for all of BAGLY’s Boston-based programming, including our weekly and monthly events.
TAKE QUAC-TION
The Queer Activist College (QuAC) is the home for LGBTQ+ youth movement-building and mobilization! It offers events, trainings, and workshops focused on activism and advocacy.
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Hosted by BAGLY, QuAC brings together LGBTQ+ youth and young adults across Massachusetts who are new to advocacy and seeking community, a deeper understanding of political action, and skills for community organizing.
Ready to learn more? Click here!