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I posed because my voice is powerful ; my presence is powerful . I will use my voice until everyone feels that they are powerful too. I want people to really feel and believe that who they are is not just okay, but it is what makes each person a wonderful , unique human being. If you don't have support near you please know that I am here . We are here . And you are loved . ~Olivia

Having dealt with life long anxiety and depression I have always been one for believing in equality and acceptance because I don’t always feel I am accepted. Ever since my children were born I made it a point as long as they are happy and healthy I would love and accept them no matter what. I did not know just how much more important it would become to me until my oldest

I posed for the NOH 8 Campaign because my personal and professional beliefs align with NOH 8 's mission of global equality for LGBTQ+ persons . As a Black and Filipino gay male, I know first hand what it feels like to be part of a marginalized group. I admire the NOH 8 Campaign for creating more awareness about queer equality .  NOH 8 was part of the inspiration for

I am no longer comfortable being apathetic or playing it “safe”. ⁣ ⁣ I am no longer comfortable being “non-political”. ⁣ ⁣ I am no longer comfortable choosing what’s “easy” because it’s what “has been”. ⁣ ⁣ I am no longer comfortable letting the God of my understanding be misrepresented out of fear, or, in some cases, ignorance.

The reason that I posed for NOH 8 Campaign back in September of 2010, I was so moved by the strong , positive impact NOH 8 Campaign was having across the nation! I too wanted to help continue to promote no hate in this world today. We need this more than ever! I will always stand for anyone who isn’t able to . I hope I can give others strength to just be who they want to be