Logo announces grant initiative with LGBTQ community centers around the country

Raquel Willis set to host three-part 'Trans Youth Town Hall' special beginning March 29

New York, NY (March 22, 2022) - Ahead of International Transgender Day of Visibility, and amid the unprecedented political assaults on transgender, nonbinary, and gender non-conforming youth in the United States, Logo today announced its MTV Entertainment Group Social Impact microgrant campaign for LGBTQ community centers nationwide in partnership with CenterLink, the world's largest LGBTQ community-based network.

The campaign, titled 'SEEN: Trans Youth Town Halls Everywhere,' will award $1,500 microgrants to 15 LGBTQ centers across the U.S., as well as $5,000 to nonprofit partner CenterLink for network distribution. Grant recipients include the Pride Center of Terre Haute in Indiana, Magic City Acceptance Center in Alabama, The Center: Naples Pride in Florida, Pride Center West Texas in Texas, and The Center Project in Missouri, all of which are located in states with active anti-trans bills. Each center will receive discussion guides developed in partnership with GSA Network to facilitate in-person screenings of 'Trans Youth Town Hall' in their communities.

As previously announced, Logo is set to air its 'Trans Youth Town Hall,' hosted and executive produced by Raquel Willis, activist and former executive editor of Out magazine. The special passes the mic to everyday trans and nonbinary youth, who share what brings them joy, the obstacles that stand in their way, and what we all can do about it. Their conversations are intercut with context from expert panelists, including ACLU lawyer Chase Strangio, who argued and won a landmark trans rights case in front of the Supreme Court; actress and activist Jen Richards, who appeared in Netflix's Disclosure and Tales of the City; and Dominique Morgan, executive director of The Okra Project and Black & Pink.

Each part of the special tackles a different topic: Sports & School (March 29 at 12pm ET / 9am PT), Health & Safety (March 30 at 12pm ET / 9am PT), and Representation & Identity, airing on Trans Day of Visibility (March 31 at 12pm ET / 9am PT).

For more information, visit our YouTube, Facebook, and follow us onTwitter, TikTok, and Instagram. Join the conversation using #TransYouthTownHall #TYTHEverywhere #SeenTYTH.

MTV Entertainment Group

MTV Entertainment Group is a preeminent global media company, connecting with its audiences through nine iconic brands including MTV, Comedy Central, VH1, CMT, Pop, Logo, Smithsonian, Paramount Network and TV Land. Additionally, MTV Entertainment Studios produces award-winning series, movies and documentary films.

About CenterLink

CenterLink is the world's largest LGBTQ community-based network whose mission is to strengthen, support, and connect LGBTQ community centers. With over 300 members, CenterLink helps build the capacity of these centers to address the social, cultural, health, and advocacy needs of LGBTQ community members. CenterLink's efforts are based on the belief that LGBTQ community centers are primary change agents in the movement working toward the liberation and empowerment of all LGBTQ people.

About Logo

Logo is a leading entertainment brand inspired by and creating content for the LGBTQ+ community, reflecting the creative class across television, digital and social platforms. Celebrating their 16th year since launching in June 2005, Logo features one-of-a-kind personalities, shows, specials, and unique stories.