Below is a sampling of quotes from participating talent and activists:
Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman: “You are light. You are right.”
Melissa Etheridge: “Start loving yourself as much as you want others to love you.”
Daniel Franzese: “The sooner you can learn to accept yourself, the sooner the world will be ready for your greatness.”
Alicia Garza: “The goodness of the world only prevails when we are courageous enough to defend it.”
Jazz Jennings: “You will see change be brought upon this world – a change that you will help create.”
Peppermint: “Thank you for daring to find your place even though it meant you will be called names and attacked.”
Gavin Russom: “Find other girls like you and listen to their stories. They will help you understand your own.”
Sasha Velour: “There will be many missteps. Make sure you are wearing cute shoes.”
The full letters from all 40 prominent LGBT figures can be found at http://logo.to/2xZJnem.
