HRC Foundation Welcoming Schools’ Understanding Racism Book List and Lesson Prompts
On the last Wednesday of every month, check back here to see brand new lesson prompts to go with one of the books on our book list.
LGBTQ+ Youth
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100 Days Out: Trump v. Biden on LGBTQ Equality for Children and Families
Post submitted by Lucas Acosta (he/him), former Deputy Director of Communications, PoliticsHRC outlines Trump’s attacks on and Biden’s record and plans for LGBTQ equality for children and families.
100 Days Out: Trump v. Biden on LGBTQ Equality in Schools
Post submitted by Lucas Acosta (he/him), former Deputy Director of Communications, PoliticsHRC outlines Trump’s attacks and Biden’s record and plans for LGBTQ equality in schools.
HRC Mourns Brayla Stone, Black Trans Girl Killed in Arkansas
Brayla's death is believed to be at least the 17th known violent death of a transgender or gender non-conforming person this year in the U.S.
HRC Files Federal Lawsuit Against Trump-Pence Administration
The lawsuit challenges a recently published regulation by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services which illegally strips away anti-discrimination protections in the Affordable Care Act.
A New Resource for School Social Workers on Supporting LGBTQ Youth During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The resource addresses the emerging issues specific to LGBTQ youth that are now using online platforms to connect with students.
HRC President Alphonso David Responds to J.K. Rowling’s Latest Transphobic Blog Post
Rowling has doubled down on using her platform to spread anti-trans propaganda.
In the Midst of Global Crises: Shame on Tennessee House for Attacking Transgender Youth
HB 1689, if enacted into law, would prohibit schools from allowing transgender students to play in sports consistent with their gender identity.
HRC Responds to the Trump Administration’s Decision to Attack Transgender Youth
Post submitted by Viet Tran (he/him/they/them), former HRC Press SecretaryThis is the first public incidence of the Department of Education claiming that transgender inclusion violates Title IX.
Welcoming Schools Wednesdays: Activities and Resources for Inclusive Learning at Home
Each week while most students are out of school due to COVID-19, HRC Foundation's Welcoming Schools will offer a book and a related activity adapted from our teacher lesson plans…
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