Identifying as non-binary in a world where gender is still seen as predominately male and female presents many challenges, especially within the Hispanic community. Berry Garza is one such individual
Identifying as non-binary in a world where gender is still seen as predominately male and female presents many challenges, especially within the Hispanic community. Berry Garza is one such individual
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KLCC s Brian Bull reports on a resource for rural LGTBQ youth in the Lincoln County/coastal Oregon area.
Called The Bravery Center, its mission is to provide a safe space and mental health services for the queer community in the county and beyond. Its founder and director, Beck Johnson, identifies as trans/non-binary. While the pandemic has forced a virtual reworking of the Bravery Center, Johnson says its purpose remains the same: helping queer youth deal with prejudice, self-harm, rejection, and fear.
Beck Johnson, founder and director of the Bravery Center.
Credit Photo provided by Beck Johnson.
“All those things get intensely magnified. By factors such as increased isolation, lack of visibility, lack of awareness, Beck told KLCC.