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Eight percent of Arizona's children identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender, according to advocates.  But nearly half of the youth struggling with homelessness in Arizona are LGBT. And LGBT adolescents are more likely to battle depression, deal with bullying or seriously consider suicide.  There are few resources available to LGBT youth in Arizona's schools. State law makes it illegal for public district or charter schools to provide any information that "promotes a homosexual lifestyle," "portrays homosexuality as a positive alternative life-style" or "suggests that some methods of sex are safe methods of homosexual sex." 

Phoenix joins a nationwide trend of painting crosswalks with a rainbow design to celebrate the local lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community.

Two guest speakers from One Community will appear at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 17, at the First Congregational Church, 216 E. Gurley St.

A Phoenix LGBT youth organization received a $275,000 donation to help build a new facility after a July 12 fire destroyed the center's previous location. The one.n.ten youth center said Tuesday that the Bob and Renee Parsons Foundation made the donation to help complete construction on the new center, which will be located at the Parsons Center for Health and Wellness at Central Avenue and Portland Street. The new center will provide programs and services for LGBT and allied youth between the ages of 14 and 24.

In David Messick's mind, the idea of establishing a formal LGBT club in Green Valley was long overdue for many reasons: fear, connection, understanding, acceptance, a sense of belonging, friendships

Phoenix just got a little more colorful.  The crosswalks at Seventh and Glenrosa avenues and Central Avenue at Portland Street now feature a rainbow pattern — a tribute to the city's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender residents.

LGBT+ politicians speak at ASU to combat stigma and achieve political representation and equity.

With the bill HB 2586 currently under consideration in the Arizona House of Representatives, a new poll was created to see how Arizonans felt on the issue.

A report on how well American cities are ensuring equality for LGBT people shows 68 of 506 cities earned perfect scores, including three in Arizona.

One.n.ten, a Phoenix organization supporting LGBT youth, opened a new youth center after receiving a $275,000 gift from the Bob and Renee Parsons Foundation. Program Coordinator Rachel Sherman gives azcentral a tour. Carly Henry/azcentral.com

Elvia Diaz: The country has yet to come to terms with a younger society that’s more inclined to express its sexuality.