Deaf Queers - With Masa Nakama

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According to a recent study, nearly two-thirds of LGBT students were slapped with derogatory slurs and inhumane labels, and reported feeling unsafe in schools because of their sexual orientation, and more than a third also felt unsafe because of their gender expression. There was an increase in depression, anxiety, and teen suicide. The movement known as the “It Gets Better” began only recently in sending a positive message of hope and love to the youth of the gay community. (GLSEN, 2011)
“Just as homosexual might be ‘invisible’ in the Deaf community, deafness might be ’invisible’ in the homosexual community.” (Zanga, 2005)
When Masa was a teenager, he didn’t have a role model or mentor who was deaf and gay or someone he could identify with. He needed advice and support from someone older, wiser, and capable of understand his struggle. After growing up with a full adventurous life, he strives to ensure that today’s youth are never ALONE from naturally being who they are. He believes that you need to be yourself.
For his senior high prom, Masa went with his boyfriend at the time and by doing so inspired a teacher to come out and bring his partner to prom as well. By being yourself, you help liberate others and you end up creating outstanding leaders, role models, and examples for those who need and deserve them. He intends to better unify and strengthen the Deaf LGBT community. It’s time we get together.

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