BrowsingMay 13, 2009 >The Homorazzi on ThinkB4YouSpeak PSAs: They’re ‘playful and humorous’> Not only do they try to get people to stop using ‘gay’ as a synonym for anything that sucks, but they do it in a playful and humourous way…I think it’s great that a superstar actress like (as far as we know) heterosexual Hilary Duff, who has a lot of admiration and respect amongst [...] May 5, 2009 >Safe Schools Improvement Act Introduced May 5th>GLSEN is excited to announce that a federal anti-bullying bill – the Safe Schools Improvement Act – was introduced in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, May 5 by California Rep. Linda Sanchez. The Safe Schools Improvement Act will require schools that receive funding from the Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act to implement [...] May 4, 2009 >Supportive Board Member Working to Help LGBT Students>Students at Kennewick High School in Washington have asked to get a GSA in place, but were told it wouldn’t be well received. A supportive school board member however, is working to get over that hurdle. “Kids are experiencing rejection for no good reason and I think we have work to do to fix that,” [...] April 28, 2009 >Now That’s Moxie!>How’s this for breaking stereotypes? …a four-year member of the football and baseball teams, and a band member, Kiran is a well-liked out gay student. Kiran Raghubir was recently given a Moxie Award and a $2000 scholarship from an organization called PFund. He always put his academics first—as a result, he has been recognized two [...] April 21, 2009 >Latest Media Coverage About DoS and Carl Walker-Hoover>Here’s an ABC World News Tonight piece. Don’t forget the Kleenex. Extreme Bullying Print article from ABC News. When Words Can Kill: ‘That’s so gay’ Philadelphia Daily News ran a similar piece about Carl and the Day of Silence Day of Silence today in support of students bullied for sexual orientation Here’s an article from [...] April 14, 2009 >DAY of Silence? How About a WEEK of Tolerance?>Here’s a school that has not only organized a Day of Silence, but has created an entire week of tolerance education! Geneva IL The Gay/Straight Alliance Club at Geneva High School will host several optional activities this week to promote a Week of Tolerance… Friday – Day of Silence, where Gay/Straight Alliance students will remain [...] April 7, 2009 >GLSEN Pittsburgh Announces Breaking the Silence Party>If you’re in town check out: GLSEN Pittsburgh’s Break the Silence Party • Meet new people,• enjoy free food, and• bring your iPod and we’ll play your favorite tunes! April 17th from 3:00 to 6:30Planned Parenthood Center933 Liberty Ave Suite 200Right in the middle of downtown Pittsburgh.Two blocks up from the Wood St. station. GLSEN’s [...] April 6, 2009 >Facebook Fans Nearly Double in a Week!>Exciting news around the Day of Silence Facebook Fan Page. Just last Sunday there were over 5,000 fans. Yesterday that number nearly doubled to 11,000 fans! How long will it take to double that number? If you haven’t become our fan yet on Facebook do it now! March 31, 2009 >Students to Break the Silence in TN Amphitheater>Students are going to break the silence at the Knoxville TN Amphitheater on April 17. A few videos were created to promote this event. Check out the first here created by Brandon Lee. March 31, 2009 >"Today I will NOT Speak">BooMarie, came up with another awesome video to promote the Break the Silence event on April 17 at 5:30pm at the Knoxville, TN Amphitheater. Check it out! |
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