Concern about family acceptance is the top problem identified, but optimism for their future is high.
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A new report says that while there is difficulty for young people growing up lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender in America, Latino LGBT youth can face an even steeper climb toward acceptance and equality.
The Latino LGBT Youth Report, released by the Human Rights Campaign, in conjunction with The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), spotlights some of their realities when it comes to navigating the process of telling family and friends.
While the report does not make a distinction on "community" being cultural or geographic, it is clear that many teens don't feel completely comfortable.
Some of what they had to say:
