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Television has often led the charge in introducing gay teen characters to households:

Ncuti Gatwa's portrayal of an openly gay, Nigerian-Ghanaian teen celebrated the intersection of queer and Black identities . Milestone Films for LGBTQ+ Youth

Played by Wilson Cruz, Rickie was primetime's first openly gay teen series regular .

Cinema has seen a rise in "coming-of-age" stories specifically centered on gay protagonists: Gay teens on TV: A timeline - Entertainment Weekly