North Carolina House Passes School Violence Prevention Act
June 24, 2009
Yesterday, the North Carolina House passed the School Violence Prevention Act (SVPA). Congratulations to Equality North Carolina and our friends and allies in the North Carolina legislature, particularly Senator Julia Boseman (D-New Hanover) and Representative Rick Glazier (D-Cumberland).
Continue Reading ►Being a “Morehouse Man” includes respect for diversity of sexual orientation
May 7, 2009
WaPo's Colbert King wrote in his column this weekend about a speech by Dr. Robert Michael Franklin, President of Morehouse College. One of the points I found interesting was his challenge to the young men (it's an all-male HBCU) to not only create a safe space for their gay colleagues, but to understand them and learn from them to enrich their own lives:
Continue Reading ►Snap for the kids: HRC has a ball at Youth Pride Day!
May 1, 2009
Last Saturday was the 13th annual Youth Pride Day in Washington, DC. Although HRC has been a proud sponsor and participant for many of those years, this was my first year taking part in YPD. Despite allergies and the hot weather, YPD was a truly special experience.
Continue Reading ►Candace Gingrich: Take Part in the National Day of Silence
April 17, 2009
Today is the National Day of Silence, the largest single student-led action towards creating safer schools for all, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. The event is promoted each year by the Gay Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN).
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