Youth Radio: Young, gay and homeless

Gay teens are more likely than their straight peers to be homeless. It can be a tough road.

An estimated 20 to 40 percent of homeless teens are on the streets because of their sexual orientation. Some are kicked out by their parents; others feel like they can't be themselves if they stay at home. Roy Lee Spearman Jones tells the story of being out on his own in MPR's Youth Radio Series.

Publication Date: 
2010
Location: 
Minnesota, USA