pantsonfire
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Post by pantsonfire on Oct 12, 2022 14:24:51 GMT
I am in Ca and even here the crazy, QA, anti anything community members are coming out in full force to attack the district, staff/teachers, and students who are LGBTQ+.
Last night at the board meeting, several parents and community members said that there are no LGBTQ+ kids, that is only happens later in life. š¬š³
Others said the district is sexualizing kids by asking what their pronouns are.
Another said a few books for LGBTQ+ youth are porn.
Then there was uproar over a Latinx event in which a Latinx drag queen was present as well as several school clubs.
Several of my friends spoke up and we are putting it out there that we need more community members and parents to step up and speak out against the hate.
How can we show our support to our LGBTQ+ youth?
Just by attending and denouncing the hate?
Would it be good to address the youth an say we got your back?
I just want to make sure when I speak, the LGBTQ+ community here knows we are in this fight to protect them and keep them safe.
I was so angry last night. And sick to my stomach that adults, ADULTS want to harm kids. Ugh.
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pantsonfire
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Post by pantsonfire on Oct 12, 2022 15:49:44 GMT
Anyone?
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Post by ntsf on Oct 12, 2022 15:58:35 GMT
how to support: vote!! and get your friends to vote.
write the school board
write the newspaper and on social media
demonstrations? at the school board site?
speak up when you hear something hateful
donate books to school libraries.
check with the public library and show your support for a wide range of books
engage with other public figures about their support and being vocal about being against the hate--city resolutions?
best of luck
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scrappinwithoutpeas
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Post by scrappinwithoutpeas on Oct 12, 2022 16:05:02 GMT
While I totally agree with you, I have no real advice on how to speak with/to/at the hatred spewing from the adults of which you speak. Seems near impossible these days to try and reason with unreasonable people whose minds are closed. It makes me angry as well! Yes, I think somehow the message should get to the impacted kids in the LGBTQ+ community and their support people (whether they be their families, friends, teachers, etc.) that you've got their backs -- other people's hatred notwithstanding. Like you, I just don't know how to convey that message. ETA: yes to all of the things that ntsf said! |
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Post by ntsf on Oct 12, 2022 16:16:13 GMT
make sure other institutions you engage with are out with their support for all!
(like churches, social groups, clubs, etc)
look at information about how to create welcoming spaces. not just statements.
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Post by Ryann on Oct 12, 2022 16:17:09 GMT
Something small, but really not, is to have rainbow flags in the community. Helps kids see that they are not alone. Pass out flags at the meeting to wave when the "ugly" start talking nonsense. A silent, but meaningful protest. Stick a flag in the ground outside of your house, etc. Are there houses/businesses bordering the school that you can talk to about placing a sticker or flag in their window, etc? Put a sticker on your car, on your bag, on your notebook, etc.
Before I was part of the LGBTQ+ community and "only" an ally, it made me so happy to see flags in the community, especially in residential areas. Visibility matters.
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pantsonfire
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Post by pantsonfire on Oct 12, 2022 16:20:08 GMT
Something small, but really not, is to have rainbow flags in the community. Helps kids see that they are not alone. Pass out flags at the meeting to wave when the "ugly" start talking nonsense. A silent, but meaningful protest. Stick a flag in the ground outside of your house, etc. Are there houses/businesses bordering the school that you can talk to about placing a sticker or flag in their window, etc? Put a sticker on your car, on your bag, on your notebook, etc. Before I was part of the LGBTQ+ community and "only" an ally, it made me so happy to see flags in the community, especially in residential areas. Visibility matters. Yes we do have that. And during June, our city flies the Pride flag downtown ā¤ Lots of positive messages about how much our community appreciates that. |
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Post by pantsonfire on Oct 12, 2022 16:22:14 GMT
how to support: vote!! and get your friends to vote. write the school board write the newspaper and on social media demonstrations? at the school board site? speak up when you hear something hateful donate books to school libraries. check with the public library and show your support for a wide range of books engage with other public figures about their support and being vocal about being against the hate--city resolutions? best of luck We are already doing those things. I wanted something specific for addressing the board at the next meeting. We (my group) is already handing out fliers, making notes on social media, connected with 2 LGBTQ+ groups as well as Pride clubs on campus, showing up at board meetings, writing to the school board and district, etc etc. I guess I just wanted to know if there is something else besides we are here for you and will fight for you when I speak. |
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pantsonfire
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Post by pantsonfire on Oct 12, 2022 16:23:04 GMT
Some parents and community members don't feel there should be Pride flags, books, pins, etc. So that is our fight right now.
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AllieC
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Post by AllieC on Oct 12, 2022 16:25:14 GMT
Although we have a way to go in Aus, I cannot fathom this sort of thinking and hatred in 2022!
I do some presentations in schools and I always have a rainbow flag pin on my lanyard. A few kids have told me that although itās a small gesture it is very much appreciated and they know Iām a safe person. Is there a school support group? Thatās another thing that can help kids to know they arenāt alone.
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