YGA was abimonthly magazine forLGBT youth launched in December 2004.[1] It was established by Benjie Nycum andMichael Glatze and published inHalifax,Nova Scotia, since Nycum grew up there although was born an American. Nycum and Glatze had met while both were working forXY Magazine inSan Francisco. The two would end up being partners for 10 years.
The magazine had the distinction of being the only English language publication catering for allqueer and questioning youth, as opposed to the male-only youth-oriented magazineXY.
The magazine was an offshoot of Young Gay America, anon-profit organization founded byNycum and Glatze in 2001.
The magazine became respected as a resource by high school and public libraries, youth groups, counsellors and parents.[citation needed] Many looked at the launch ofYGA as a sign that the queer youth movement was beginning to take shape.[citation needed] The magazine attracted notability and received awards, including the National Role Model Award fromEquality Forum, a major gay organization.
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