NJ Executive County Superintendent Looks into Viki Knox Incident
November 9, 2011 by Dan Rafter
Following a letter from HRC President Joe Solmonese, the New Jersey Department of Education is directing the executive county superintendent to discuss the ongoing Viki Knox investigation with Union Township Superintendent Dr. Patrick Martin.
Continue Reading ►Let’s End Bullying in Michigan, Not Endorse It
November 7, 2011 by Paul Guequierre
Update: On November 29, 2011, the Michigan Senate passed an alternate anti-bullying bill, which will go to Governor Snyder for his signature. The new version of the bill does not include the egregious language allowing bullying motivated by religious beliefs but unfortunately fails to included enumerated categories which provide the best protections to students, particularly LGBT students.
No child deserves to be bullied. It’s really that simple. Every child has the right to go to school free of harassment, name-calling, and physical abuse. Teachers and school administrators have an obligation to provide students with an atmosphere conducive to learning, one where they feel safe, and one that will prepare them for their future. Across the country, state legislatures are passing anti-bullying laws to make sure students are given the benefit of that atmosphere, which is so important to their growth and transition into adulthood. The state legislature in Michigan is poised to pass an anti-bullying law, but with one very dangerous flaw.
Continue Reading ►Guest Post: The HRC HBCU Student Leadership and Career Summit Experience
November 3, 2011 by Donna Payne
On Thursday, October 27th, HRC held the Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) LGBT Student Leadership and Career Summit. The program is a four day Summit for student leaders to develop our personal leadership and career skills.
Continue Reading ►Lady Gaga Ups Her Fight for Nation’s Youth, Launches Born This Way Foundation
November 2, 2011 by Paul Guequierre
Lady Gaga shows once again she stands with our community and with the nation's youth. The longtime ally in the fight for LGBT equality, moments ago announced she is launching the Born This Way Foundation, a nonprofit organization which the Associated Press reports will focus on youth empowerment and “issues like self-confidence, well-being, anti-bullying, mentoring and career development.”
Continue Reading ►Act Now: Tell Shorter U to Drop Anti-LGBT Policy
November 2, 2011 by Dan Rafter
Take action now and tell Shorter University not to discriminate against LGBT employees.
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