Texas Official Speaks Publicly About Growing Up Gay

from National Public Radio

In the wake of recent teen suicides, many people are posting video testimonials telling young gays that, later in life, "It Gets Better." Joel Burns is an openly gay city councilman in Fort Worth, Texas. At a council meeting on Tuesday, he spoke about his painful experience as a gay teen. Host Melissa Block talks with Burns about that and his decision to speak out.

Broadcast Dates

• All Things Considered, October 15, 2010