In this video a group of children aged 5 to 13 are shown two videos of heartfelt gay marriage proposals. Their reactions to the videos are recorded and afterwards they are asked follow up questions about their opinions of gay marriage. This video gives a great perspective on how young children feel about homosexuality and their marriage rights. *Very Positive Video* Click Here to watch the video … [Read more...]
GLSEN: Send a Message of Support to Colorado Transgender Student
A Colorado Transgender is the target of a smear campaign by Anti-LGBT group Pacific Justice and Fox News. The student was accused of harassing girls in the bathroom, which has been disproved by the district and her fellow students. Want to support? Click Here to send a positive message! … [Read more...]
Transgender Awareness Week Nov 12 – 20
“Transgender Awareness Week is a time for transgender people and their allies, to take action and bring attention to this community by educating the public and advancing advocacy around the issues that transgender people face.” For more resources and information about this event visit GLADD … [Read more...]
International LGBT News: Russian ‘Gay Games’ Planned For Moscow After 2014 Olympics
“Viktor Romanov, the chairman of the board of the Russian LGBT (Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender) Sport Federation, said the event -- which will be for Russian amateur sportspeople -- was set to open in February 2014 after the closing ceremony of the Sochi Olympics.” Read More in The Huffington Post … [Read more...]
Anti-Bullying Public Service Announcement with GLSEN Students
In recognition of National Bullying Prevention month, the Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network (GLSEN) has created a video - Click Here … [Read more...]
DreamActivist: If You Are Queer and Undocumented, You are NOT Alone!
“This short segment is just a start to documenting the lives of thousands of undocumented students who were brought to the United States through no choice of their own and are now forced to live in the shadows of society, in the only country that they consider home.” To read more about the lives of youth affected by this issue visit DreamActivist: LGBT Student Caucus … [Read more...]
National LGBT News: Gay Illinois Teens, Crowned Homecoming King And Queen
“Two openly gay Illinois students, who also happen to be close friends, made national history this week when their peers voted them Homecoming King and Queen at their high school.” Read more about these teens and other LGBT students who have been crowned at their schools in The Huffington Post … [Read more...]
LGBT Film: Valentine Road – A Tribute to Lawrence King
“Valentine Road is a powerful film that compels us all to examine the issues surrounding the murder of Larry King and to find ways to make our own schools and communities better. While considering the complexities of the situation, we can’t help but draw parallels to our own lives.” Television Viewing Opportunities: Saturday October 19th on HBO @ 10:30 am Sunday October 27th on HBO2 @ 7:50 am Monday October 28th on HBO2 @ 4:35 am Friday November 1st on HBO2 @ 5:40 pm and On Demand To see the official student viewing guide created by … [Read more...]
Ally Week 2013! October 21 – 25
“This is a week where we can can have vital conversations to move the movement forward toward our collective queer liberation!” Ally week is meant to encourage national conversations about how everyone can become a better ally to LGBT youth. Allies can be parents, family members, teachers, youth activists, and anyone at any age who supports LGBT youth. To register your GSA for Ally Week, get tips on organizing ally themed events, sample letters to your administration, and much more visit GLSEN: Ally Week … [Read more...]
Bullying Awareness Prevention Month
October 2013 “ This month serves as a reminder that bullying prevention must be addressed, and one way to accomplish this is through educating ourselves, our communities and the youth in our lives.” - Katie Gorscak, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services To learn more about bullying and ways to prevent it visit stopbullying.gov … [Read more...]