Chosen Family: Tyler Oakley Explores LGBTQ Youth Homelessness

YouTuber Tyler Oakley took time to examine just how homelessness affects young LGBTs in a new episode of his online series, Chosen Family.

From Tyler:

When thinking of stories to explore for this season of Chosen Family, a big queer experience I realized I didn’t know much about, was LGBTQ+ youth homelessness.

I visited the Los Angeles LGBT Center in Hollywood for a tour of the Center & to meet with a group of young LGBTQ+ people who have experienced homelessness to hear their stories firsthand. I also got to meet Alexandra Grey, who before becoming a successful actress and singer, was homeless and got help from the Center.

To learn more about the Los Angeles LGBT Center and its services, visit LALGBTCenter.org or to find one of the centers nearest you, visit LGBTCenters.org

Sage, Michael, Sunjay, & Orion - 4 queer young people who have experienced homelessness

Tyler Oakley Asks Woofy Gus Kenworthy About Coming Out, First Kisses And More

Gus Kenworthy (L) and Tyler Oakley (R)

Adorable Tyler Oakley chats with woofy Olympic skier Gus Kenworthy about his coming out, his first gay kiss, the first time he had sex with another guy, and the first time he saw gay porn.

Kenworthy also shares how his life has changed since coming out, and the advice he would give to closeted gays.

Watch the way cute guys chat below.

Ellen DeGeneres Teams Up With Tyler Oakley To Launch "Ellen Digital Network"

Tyler Oakley and Ellen DeGeneres

Ellen DeGeneres looks to be pulling an "Oprah" with the launch of Ellen Digital Network, which promises original online series featuring some of the biggest stars from Youtube and Snapchat.

Youtube superstar Tyler Oakley has signed on to team up with Ellen to develop online and TV projects for the entity.

Currently, DeGeneres’ YouTube channel averages over 300 million monthly views with her video sites Ellentube.com and EllenTV.com averaging more than 105 million monthly views.

“I’m so excited for the Ellen Digital Network,” DeGeneres said in a statement. “I’ll get to showcase amazing talents like Tyler Oakley and tWitch. Plus, I’ll finally prove to the world that my pets can speak in human voices.”

DWTS' Nyle DiMarco Teaches Tyler Oakley How To Flirt

The uber-handsome Nyle DiMarco (America's Next Top Model winner, currently killing it on Dancing with the Stars) teaches Tyler Oakley how to flirt via sign language.

How charming can two people be?

I'm cheering for Nyle on DWTS this season, where he's really inspiring so many with his amazing dances, even though he can't hear the music. I'm really liking this guy.

I've previously written about Nyle here and here and here.

Tyler Oakley chats with First Lady Michelle Obama on The Reach Higher Initiative

LGBT YouTube star Tyler Oakley chats with First Lady Michelle Obama about The Reach Higher Initiative.

The Reach Higher initiative is the First Lady's effort to inspire every student in America to take charge of their future by completing their education past high school, whether at a professional training program, a community college, or a four-year college or university.

"Education is the key to success for so many kids. And my goal specifically is to reach out directly to young people and encourage them to take charge of their futures and complete an education beyond high school." – First Lady Michelle Obama, January 16, 2014