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 Miami High School Student Overcomes Adversity
At a time when it is crucial that all voices be heard, Steven Alicea has risen above the adversity around him to educate and promote equality. As a gay foster child, many families tried to "cure" his homosexuality. In his 17 years, Steven's inability to be "cured" has led to 17 different foster homes. Since he was adopted by a lesbian couple in 2003, he has been educating foster parents about gay youth and has helped place many kids in loving and accepting homes. He knows what it feels like to be misunderstood, when asked why he became an advocate he says, "Being a foster child is difficult enough, being gay makes it even harder." He hopes to make things easier for others and works to educate his peers about issues the LGBTQQ community faces through his involvement as a youth representative of the Florida State Commissions, board member of Pridelines Youth Services and founder of Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN) in his high school.
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