JASMYN holds alternative prom for gay, lesbian, transgender and questioning youths
Gay, lesbian, transgender and questioning youths get to be themselves at annual event.
* By Christy Whitehead
* Story updated at 3:14 AM on Saturday, Jul. 4, 2009
http://www.jacksonville.com/community/mandarin_sun/2009-07-04/story/jasmyn_holds_alternative_prom_for_gay_lesbian_transgender_anCorey Holloway missed out on his high school prom, but he's making up for it now that he's 20 and out of school. Decked in a short white dress with little polka dots on a recent night, his nails were nicely done and his makeup freshly applied.
This time around, he could be himself - women's clothes and all - without fear of being kicked out or scrutinized.
The Jacksonville Area Sexual Minority Youth Network held its ninth annual youth-alternative prom June 19 at Friday Musicale, 645 Oak St. in Riverside. The nonprofit provides a safe place for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning youths under 24.
