Love is Louder

While there are many great causes across the nation and locally here in Tinsletown, a new and worldly movement is taking all age groups and demographics by storm and is out to make a bold statement. With the unexpected string of gay teen suicides in 2010 came a lot of heartache and concern from millions throughout the nation. Strangers, friends, families and groups of concerned citizens came together to spread a message of hope, all aspiring to prevent further tragedies. This activity lead Actress Brittany Snow to starting one of the most respected non-profit organizations of the year.

This brief description can be found on the Facebook page of Love is Louder, in their own words: Love is Louder was started by actress Brittany Snow, The Jed Foundation and MTV to build on the outpouring of support online after the lives of multiple teenagers were lost to suicide in September 2010. This movement strives to amplify the momentum of other inspiring online campaigns and invite anyone who has felt mistreated, misunderstood or isolated into the conversation. We are here to raise the volume around a critical message -- that love and support is more powerful than the external and internal voices that bring us down, cause us pain and make us feel hopeless.

I had the pleasure of attending the first launch event for Love is Louder at the Flagship store of Rock & Republic on Robertson last week. I must say, I am touched by this group and will constantly spread the word of love! You should too!! ; )