Former Homeless Teen Cyndi Lauper Testifies Before Congress On Ending LGBT Youth Homelessness

[Adenoid_Hynkel]

Wonderful woman:

If you thought "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" singer Cyndi Lauper started her True Colors Fund charity just for kicks or publicity, this nine-minute video of the singer, songwriter, actress and LGBT activist will change your mind. It may also make you cry a bit. It might even get you thinking maybe she should run for President.

Today is True Colors Fund's #40toNoneDay, "a national day to raise public awareness about lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) youth homelessness, and to provide supporters with simple ways to get involved."

So it was appropriate that today Lauper testified before a Senate Appropriations subcommittee, explaining in real life terms the tragedies and challenges homeless youth face, especially LGBT homeless youth.

She also revealed she was a homeless teen, a fact not known to many, and one that may explain her devotion to helping homeless youth.

More:
http://www.thenewcivilrightsmovement.com/davidbadash/watch_former_homeless_teen_cyndi_lauper_testifies_before_congress_on_ending_lgbt_youth_homelessness

@SenJackReed
Thx to @TrueColorsFund’s #40toNoneDay for working to end #LGBT youth homelessness. Its up to all of us & we can do it

[mac56]

1. Awesome.

Cyndi is the best.

[shraby]

2. Yes she is an amazing person. Saw her in concert on t.v.

one time and was amazed then at the stage presence she had. She knows exactly what she's doing and wants to accomplish. Few people can do that same thing.

[appalachiablue]

3. K & R Love Cyndi, incredible person and talent.

[Bluenorthwest]

4. Always a rec for Cyndi who is a very fine person.

A really great singer too.