Promenade dances, commonly referred to as prom, are an iteration of debutante balls, which date back to the 1800s. A sketch of a debutante ball in 1891.Sepia Times/Universal Images Group via Getty ...

Some people may look back on their prom with fond memories but for people who don't identify as straight and cis, the end-of-high-school celebration can be both daunting and isolating. Just think how ...