MAKING HISTORY - Bravo Karla Mosley on this amazing honor. First time in the 53-year history of the Daytime Emmys two Black actresses are nominated in the same lead performer category. Watch Karla's It Gets Better story here. www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fAL... #beyondthegates #itgetsbetter

us waking up from queer week of rest ready to provide you with more QUEER CONTENT hope y'all got to take some time to recharge in your own way :)

pride asks a lot of queer people. that's why we're taking our annual Queer Week of Rest. 💜 rest isn't stepping away from the work. it's how we recharge to support LGBTQ+ through the rest of the year. however you rest this week, we hope you make some time for you. see you back here on july 13th!

A BIG GAY THANK-YOU is in order! 🌈 150+ creators streamed for more than 40+ hours to help us raise over $43,000 for our LGBTQ+ youth programs during Digital Pride this year! 💜 thank you to every creator, mod, donor & viewer who showed up for queer and trans youth. ....same time next year? 👀

pride doesn't just disappear on july 1. 🌈 this year, public support for LGBTQ+ youth can't be taken for granted. thank you to the brands showing up year-round with real support that funds our LGBTQ+ youth programs! learn more: itgetsbetter.org/the-brands-that-are-standing-by-lgbtq-youth-in-2026

We're playing games from @humblebundle.com's Humble Choice bundle, benefitting LGBTQ+ youth! 🟣 6/20 at 6pm ET: Life is Strange w/ @kaethefaee.bsky.social 🟣 6/23 and Tues 6/30 at 5pm ET: Riftbreaker & Construction Sim w/ @turttay.bsky.social 🟣 6/26 at 9pm ET: Hellclock w/ @smoldrgn.bsky.social

You've seen them show off some games from @humblebundle.com's Humble Choice bundle. Now, join JunosRainbow as he raises funds for LGBTQ+ youth all June long! Join in at 9:30pm ET/6:30pm PT on: 🟣 Jun 20 - 25 🟣 And again Jun 28-30! Pop in and make a donation to support: twitch.tv/junosrainbow

Playthrough of Monster Prom...voice-acted by queer streamers...supporting LGBTQ+ youth?! Watch 6/18 at 3pm ET/12pm PT w/ @jenisonline.bsky.social, @datadave.bsky.social, @mrfoxwell.bsky.social, and @itsianwatson.bsky.social as they charity stream to support It Gets Better! twitch.tv/itgetsbetter

Today's THE DAY! 🤩 So excited to be part of the Kelly Clarkson Show with our Youth Voices alum Eli and Board Member Tracy Gilchrist (plus Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang!!), discussing the importance of our work to support LGBTQ+ youth. 💜 Find when/where to watch at kellyclarksonshow.com/wheretowatch!

support for LGBTQ+ youth shouldn't end when Pride month does! we set a goal of 200 new recurring donors by the end of june. right now, we're at 194. become a recurring donor starting at just $10, & YOU could be one of the six to help us hit our goal of year-round support: itgetsbetter.org/donate

This week, we're playing games from @humblebundle.com's Humble Choice bundle for June, which benefits It Gets Better & LGBTQ+ youth! 🟣 6/15 & 6/16 at 2pm ET/11am PT: twitch.tv/junosrainbow 🟣 6/15 at at 6pm ET/3pm PT: twitch.tv/justablu 🟣 6/16 at 8:30pm ET/5:30pm PT: twitch.tv/nerapi

🌈 Youth Voices apps are OPEN for 1 more week! If you're 14–18 in the U.S. like Bekah, apply to join our leadership program to can connect with other LGBTQ+ peers & mentors, create real impact, & build your storytelling, advocacy, & leadership skills. Apply by June 21: itgetsbetter.org/YouthVoices

Join heyykrista for a Life is Strange MARATHON while raising funds for LGBTQ+ youth! 📆 7pm ET/4pm PT on June 15-19 & Jun 22-26: twitch.tv/heyykrista Want to play, too? Life is Strange Double Exposure is in @humblebundle.com's Humble Choice bundle for June which benefits It Gets Better this month!

Want a simple way to support LGBTQ+ youth? Start a fundraiser for It Gets Better. Nearly 10% of our annual income comes from community-powered fundraisers, helping fund programs that support LGBTQ+ youth as leaders and community-builders. Start here: itgetsbetter.org/fundraise-for-us

pride merch that actually GIVES BACK! 🌈 it gets better: we know it, now you can wear it. grab the NEW It Gets Better tees and tote for Pride 2026, plus hats, buttons, crewnecks, & more - and know that your purchase directly supports our nonprofit LGBTQ+ youth programs: itgetsbetter.org/shop

This week, we're playing some games in @humblebundle.com's Humble Choice bundle for June, which benefits It Gets Better and LGBTQ+ youth! 🟣 6/8 at 7:45 ET/4:45pm PT: twitch.tv/writingthewaves 🟣 6/10 at 7:15pm ET/4:15pm PT: twitch.tv/thewivesanarchy 🟣 6/13 at 2pm ET/11am PT: twitch.tv/spacehuggle

Join @nerapi.bsky.social all June long for Coffee Talk Tokyo, Borderlands, and Persona 5 Royal while raising funds for LGBTQ+ youth! Join in at 8:30pm ET/5:30pm PT on: 🟣 6/7 🟣 6/9 🟣 6/11 🟣 6/14 🟣 6/16 🟣 6/18 🟣 6/21 🟣 6/23 🟣 6/25 🟣 6/28 🟣 6/30 Pop in and make a donation: twitch.tv/nerapi

Up for cozy games?? Join GalaxyJelloBear for cozy Digital Pride streams, while raising funds for LGBTQ+ youth! 🟣 6/6: Stardew Valley 🟣 6/20: Golf with Your Friends 🟣 6/27: Sun Haven All happening at @6pm ET/3pm PT. Pop in and make a donation to support here: twitch.tv/galaxyjellobear

People ask us all the time: does it really get better? Yes. It does. But better doesn’t happen by accident. It happens when LGBTQ+ youth get support early. Today for Give OUT Day, donations to It Gets Better are matched up to $10K until midnight. Donate: itgetsbetter.org/donate

🌈 Attn LGBTQ+ youth: Youth Voices apps are OPEN! If you're 14–18 in the U.S., apply to join our leadership program where you can connect with other LGBTQ+ peers & mentors, create real impact, & build your storytelling, advocacy, & leadership skills. Apply by June 21: itgetsbetter.org/YouthVoices

🪎 The Great Palia Charity Hunt is ON! 🪎 Watch all Pride Month long as 50+ streamers compete mining for rare star stones all around Palia, while raising funds for our LGBTQ+ youth programs! 🌈 Their goal is $20,000 - view their schedule & make a donation: tiltify.com/@behindthelash/tgpch19pride

Digital Pride RELAY time! 1UP Gaming Festival is BACK for their 3rd annual Pride charity event. Over 30 streamers will stream across 7 days while raising funds for It Gets Better! Their goal is $5,000 - view their schedule, pop into a stream, and make a donation: 🌈 1upgamingfestival.com/pride26

you belong here. you're seen. you're valid. you deserve to celebrate yourself and your community, no matter what stage of your journey you're on right now. happy pride month. 💜

can't attend Pride IRL? 🌈 Digital Pride is BACK! 🌈 all june, our fave LGBTQ+ creators are streaming, hosting charity events, & marathoning to raise funds for It Gets Better’s LGBTQ+ youth programs. expect games, chats, chaos, & queer joy 💜 watch here for stream announcements & come hang in chat!

share to help a student out! these top queer-friendly schools in smaller towns prove that you don't always have to go to school in a big city to find your lgbtq+ community. 🎓 get some more queer college search tips: itgetsbetter.org/queer-spaces-in-unexpected-places

charity streamers & stream teams: apps are still OPEN to work with us during Pride month! want to help us support LGBTQ+ youth with your community during june this year? you raise funds, we'll promote your streams! 🌈 apply here on a rolling basis: bit.ly/igbcharity

NYC friends: LGBTQ+ youth ages 13–24 are invited to help paint a Pride mural with artists Little Ricky & Dusty Rebel! Learn mural-painting techniques, explore street art in the Bowery on a walking tour, & help create community art together. 🗓️ May 30–31 RSVP for all the deets: bit.ly/pridemural26

been hard to keep this one a secret tbh 👀 look out for a couple familiar faces on The Kelly Clarkson Show next month - can't wait for you all to see the episode!

and if you're lucky, you might run into our Street Team and get some It Gets Better merch!

heading to OUTLOUD Fest in West Hollywood? spot an It Gets Better Street Team! thanks to OUTLOUD, LGBTQ+ youth from our Pride Street Teams have been invited to experience the festival for the first time while capturing pics, videos & queer joy. 🎟️ grab your tickets now: tixr.com/pr/ADVOCATE/173765