Robin added, “It just feels really comfortable being here people are just like me.” They noted the presence of people of color and the need for greater representation and inclusivity within queer spaces.Īlyssa Avalos, the SF LGBT Center’s director of youth services, added, “Queer Prom is important, because it gives queer and trans folks a way to experience prom in an affirming and joyful way.” “I can now be queer inside and out,” said Bynnie. Taken in 2023.īynnie and Robin described their high school proms as revolving around and catering exclusively to “popular straight people.” Bynnie and Robin smiling, excited about feeling truly welcomed at prom. Open to anyone between 16 to 24, Queer Prom was designed to offer a space for LGBTQ+ youth to redefine their prom experience in a safe and free setting. The quartet emphasized the accessibility of the event, which offered free admission, alleviating the expenses associated with costly tickets, attire, and other costs associated with a traditional prom. It was a “chance to relive the formative times with the happiness that we should’ve had, and in a space safe for true self-expression,” said Jamie, who attended with friends, Clay, Eddie and Luca.
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