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VIDEO: BuzzFeed debuts touching new “Queer Prom” series<\/b><\/p>\n

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Following the celebration\u00a0of the outlet’s inaugural Queer Prom, BuzzFeed released a new 5-part video<\/a> series, \u201cQueer Prom,\u201d which documents the journey of the eight high school seniors invited to attend BuzzFeed’s (and the students’) first-ever queer prom. The series will release one video<\/a> each day from June 8th until June 12th.\u00a0<\/p>\n

While prom has long been a source of discomfort for LGBTQ youth due to its dependence on traditional conceptions of gender and sexuality, BuzzFeed\u2019s Queer Prom breaks the mold. The love and community in Queer Prom was evident\u00a0as hundreds of high school seniors from across the country attended the event in Los Angeles,\u00a0alongside out bisexual<\/a>, pansexual, queer, and gay<\/a> celebrities, including\u00a0Evan Rachel Wood, Adam Lambert, Daniel Franzese, Mitch Grassi, Scott Hoying, Perez Hilton, and the Mayor of West Hollywood, Lauren Meister.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Eugene Lee Yang, star of the BuzzFeed original series \u201cThe Try Guys,\u201d hosted the event and executive produced the series, which is sponsored by Truth, the largest and most successful youth smoking prevention campaign. Yang is aware of the limiting, typical prom experience and how, \u201cat prom, where you\u2019re traditionally expected to bring a date of the opposite sex<\/a> and act according to your assigned gender, the pressure to assimilate in such a public space is yet another potential roadblock in a young queer person\u2019s coming out journey.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Much of what encompasses the celebration of prom is the preparation: the promposals, the makeovers, the pictures. Yet for closeted students or those who who would feel unsafe participating in these events because of how others may target them for how they express their gender and sexuality, full participation in this milestone can become dangerous. Through Queer Prom, BuzzFeed wants to chip away at this harmful reality for many queer and trans<\/a> youth. Says Yang, \u201cour hope is to show viewers around the world who might be struggling with their identity that it\u2019s absolutely okay to be queer and, for even just a single night, it\u2019s also perfectly normal.\u201d<\/p>\n

What is most unique about this new video<\/a> series is the way it powerfully illustrates BuzzFeed\u2019s commitment to fostering inclusion and uplifting LGBTQ youth stories. The video<\/a> series will serve to inspire and connect LGBTQ young people who likely do not have access to a an inclusive and accepting prom. Having a window into this experience reminds LGBTQ teenagers<\/a> of the strong community they are a part of and amplifies these students\u2019 stories of resiliency\u00a0to viewers all across the globe.<\/p>\n

\"\"The first episode of Queer Prom was posted June 8th, with a new episode premiering every day through June 12th, concurrent with L.A. Pride Week. \u00a0Episodes include:<\/em><\/p>\n

Episode 1: High School Seniors Get A Surprise Invite To Queer Prom<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Six diverse LGBT high school seniors from across the nation are surprised with an official invite to attend BuzzFeed\u2019s Queer Prom in Los Angeles to be part of the official Prom Court. BuzzFeed gets to know their families, friends, and coming out stories as they offer viewers an intimate glimpse into their lives and why the opportunity to attend this event is so important to them.<\/em><\/p>\n

Episode 2: Dream Prom Makeovers That Transform Queer Teens\u2019 Lives<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

After arriving in Los Angeles, the Prom Court is surprised with dream makeovers. With the help of celebrity wardrobe stylists, hairstylists, and makeup artists, the teens<\/a> are given the opportunity to present their true, unabashed queer selves and express their identities through fierce fashion and heartwarming transformations.<\/em><\/p>\n

Episode 3: Queer Celebs Reveal Their Awkward Prom Stories<\/strong><\/p>\n

Queer-identifying celebrities in attendance at BuzzFeed\u2019s Queer Prom share their personal high school prom stories and why they believe that inclusive, safe events like this must be supported.<\/em><\/p>\n

Episode 4: High School Seniors Attend Queer Prom For The First Time<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Prom Court arrives at BuzzFeed\u2019s Queer Prom and are surprised by a rainbow-themed event attended by queer celebrities and local high school seniors. The evening unfolds with a series of surprises, from a jaw-dropping drag show to the entire Prom Court being crowned kings, queens, and everything in between.<\/em><\/p>\n

Episode 5: BuzzFeed\u2019s Queer Prom Crowning Ceremony<\/strong><\/p>\n

The full crowning ceremony of the Queer Prom Court, featuring host Eugene Lee Yang, crowning officiant Adam Lambert, BuzzFeed\u2019s Prom Kween 2017 Evan Rachel Wood, thoughts from It Gets Better\u2019s McKenna Palmer, and closing statements by Daniel Franzese.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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