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Did you know that this week is National Youth Violence Prevention Week? Stay tuned for some info about why this week is so important for our LGBT community.

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Hey SMART Squad. Today’s #MotivaionMonday comes from JVN Remember to always be you!

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Today’s National Public Health Week topic is climate change! Did you know this SMART Fact? The consequences of climate change are expected to negatively affect food security, water, and air quality. It is essential we all play our part in creating a sustainable future. #NationalPublicHealthWeek #SMART #SMARTFact #SMARTSquad #lgbthealth https://www.instagram.com/p/Bv4_EExnyGe/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1b15dbuqvk398

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Today’s National Public Health Week topic is technology and public health. Did you know this SMART fact? Adolescent men who have sex with men are disproportionately affected by HIV as they represent 2% of all young people but represent nearly 80% of HIV infections among youth. #NationalPublicHealthWeek #SMART #SMARTFact #SMARTSquad #lgbthealth #gay #gayteen #bisexual #bisexualboy (at Chicago, Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bv2mTknnM6r/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=14qdaq7215jfr

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Today’s National Public Health Week is Rural Health! Did you know this SMART Fact? LGBT individuals from rural communities have lower insurance rates and have higher smoking rates compared to their urban counter parts.

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Today’s National Public Health Week focus is Violence Prevention! Did you know this SMART Fact? Some forms of violence affect some communities disproportionately. For example, African-American individuals are three times more likely to be killed by police than White individuals. #NationalPublicHealthWeek #SMART #SMARTFact #SMARTSquad #LGBTHEALTH https://www.instagram.com/p/Bvxb77DH5FO/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=vxmywdkezkh3

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In honor of National Public Health Week SMART will focus on a public health topic each day. We hope that each topic helps our communities start conversations about ways in which we can all make a difference.

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April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Owlejandro teamed up with Shelly the Caterpillar from FAB 400 to talk to you about the cool research Shelly’s team is doing. Check out https://bit.ly/2FLqT5C for more info.

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On this #TransgenderDayOfVisibility let’s remember that transgender rights are human rights.  

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Check out what teens are saying about SMART! Want to find out more about SMART? Message us for more details. 

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Did you know this SMART Fact? Cigarette use is higher among LGBT+ communities. LGBT+ youth smoke cigarettes at a twofold rate compared to straight peers. Research suggests there is an association between tobacco use and academic achievement such that students who engage in tobacco use were more likely to receive lower grades. To find you more check out the URLs at the bottom of the infographic! #NationalLGBTHealthAwarenessWeek #SMARTSquad #lgbt #health #lgbthealth #gay #bisexual #queer #pansexual #gayteen #gayteenboy #gayyouth #teen #sex https://www.instagram.com/p/BvkVIIaHFbI/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=7frd2hj1bu4v

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Our #WCW today is Tina Chow, an influential fashion icon from the 70s and 80s. She became an AIDS activist after many of her friends died of AIDS-related complications. After she was diagnosed with HIV and later with AIDS, she continued to work with organizations that worked to help people living with AIDS, such as @ProjectAngelFood.   #WomensHistoryMonth #SMARTSquad #lgbt #health #lgbthealth #gay #bisexual #queer #pansexual #gayteen #gayteenboy #gayyouth #teen #sex https://www.instagram.com/p/Bvhw-GDH2aa/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=myug9iv1au5k

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According to research by @CDCgov, a person living with HIV can take medication so that they reach an undetectable viral load. When an individual living with HIV becomes undetectable, there is effectively NO RISK of transmitting HIV during sex – in as long as they maintain adherent to their medication, which means they continue to take their medications as prescribed by their doctor. In other words, Undetectable = Untransmittable. U=U    #UequalsU #UndetectableIsUntransmittable #Undetectable #HIV #HIVPositive #NoRisk #LGBTHealth #Health #TheMoreYouKnow #KnowledgeIsPower #StopHIV #EndAIDS #EndTheStigma #KnowYourStatus #ChooseToBeHealthy #GetTested #NationalLGBTHealthAwarenessWeek https://www.instagram.com/p/BveyBvsnvks/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=9guqj4ax6c2w

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“It's a beautiful day, the sun is shining, I feel good, and no one's gonna stop me now.” – Freddie Mercury. Be your authentic self. #MotivationMonday #FreddieMercury #lgbtyouth #gayteen #bisexualteen #queerteen #gay #bisexual #queer #pansexual #mentalhealth #youth #NativeYouth #Native #LGBTHealth #trans #gayteenboy #gayyouth #teen #sex #sexualhealth https://www.instagram.com/p/Bvb0m5cHr22/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=d0ucmfcvil89

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I was in my mother’s bedroom when I told her, “I’m taking a trip with someone.” While she’s putting on her earrings she asked, “With your boyfriend?” It’s quiet for a couple of seconds. I hesitantly responded, “Yeah”. She looks at me through the reflection in the mirror and we make eye contact. It was quiet. I teared up. She hugs me and says, “It’s okay, there’s nothing wrong with that. I still love you.” #OutWithOwlejandro #BeSMARTandBeYOU #GetSMARTaboutSexEd https://www.instagram.com/p/BvUxwlWnFW2/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1cz4nqfhpl0sk

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When’s the last time you had an open, meaningful conversation about sex? #Repost #knowyourstatus #lgbthealth #gay #lgbt #thebestsexissafesex #bi #teen #gayteen #teen https://www.instagram.com/p/BvUMqf2nZUE/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=12ce4ec4x17cz

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We’wha was a Zuni Native from New Mexico. Identifying as a Lhamana, a traditional Zuni gender role now described as Two-Spirit. #FunFact We’wha met with President Grover Cleveland in 1886 as an ambassador from the Zuni Tribe. #Wewha #Zuni #NativeAmerican #NativeAmericanHistory #LGBTQHistory #TwoSpirit #Lhamana #Berdache https://www.instagram.com/p/BvSJvsQHJRH/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1h1nqyx5kew5a