Hear Us
- Name
- Mya B.
- Organization
- Questar III BOCES, New Visions: Visual & Performing Arts
- Grade
- 9-12
- Medium
- Video
LGBTQ+ voices are often underrepresented in government and positions of power. When the people making laws do not reflect the experiences of LGBTQ+ individuals, those communities can be misunderstood, ignored, or treated unfairly. This absence of representation creates a “missing voice” within “We the People,” because a democracy cannot fully represent its citizens if certain groups are excluded from conversations that shape rights, protections, and opportunities.
