State Department makes sea change on LGBT rights
[Note: Great article plus it features our own David Johnson, a professor at USF and author of the “The Lavender Scare: The Cold War Persecution of Gays and Lesbians in the Federal Government.']
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Safe Schools brief description here.
Powerful, Gorgeous Video Sends Hopeful Message to LGBT Youth
Stunning voices brought together to stand up to bullying. Enjoy and share.
FAMU Board Called on to Add LGBT Protections
In the wake of the hazing murder of Robert Champion, a gay student at Florida A & M University, students and community leaders are calling on the university to adopt a strong anti-discrimination/bullying policy. Equality Florida Executive Director Nadine Smith spoke to FAMU President Ammons and legal counsel for the university in advance of the meeting to call for the policy change. The administration agreed to bring the proposal to the board.
Equality Florida says 'Thank you' to Pinellas board
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The Pinellas County school board counted 245 emails as of Monday afternoon from people who support the board's majority vote to stop funding a character education program offered by a subsidiary of the Boy Scouts of America.
It's Even Worse Than We Imagined
Students Reveal Teacher Brought Anti-Gay Bias to the Classroom
Weak Anti-Bullying Policy Leaves Lake County Students Unprotected
Tampa Bay Rays Take A Stand Against Bullying
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The Rays’ video features two-time All Star outfielder Johnny Damon, outfielders BJ Upton and Sam Fuld, second baseman Sean Rodriguez and manager Joe Maddon. In the video Damon shares a story about how he was consistently bullied when he was younger for stuttering but was able to overcome it
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Reggae Artist Mista Majah P Takes on Homophobia
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International reggae artist Mista Majah P formerly known Major P has released the world’s first pro-gay reggae album.