BrowsingJune 25, 2012 GSA of the Year Runner-Up: University School’s GSA Reflects on Their YearWhen tolerance isn’t enough, activism must happen This year, that phrase transformed University School into a school that accepts all students, regardless of their sexual orientation, race, religion, socio-economic background, or gender. From the founding of the school’s Gay-Straight Alliance, to the theater department’s interpretation of The Laramie Project, to the inaugural Summit on [...] June 11, 2012 GSA of the Year Runner-Up: Lakeside School’s GLOW Discusses Their ValuesThis post was written by guest blogger Emma P., president of GLOW Lakeside School’s Gay-Straight Alliance (known as GLOW — “Gay, Lesbian or Whatever”), runs a dual-pronged program that aims to provide a safe space for queer and questioning students while simultaneously reaching out to straight allies and encouraging awareness of LGBTQ issues in the [...] June 4, 2012 GSA of the Year Runner-Up: Aragon High School GSA Shares SuccessesThe following is a guest post by Sam Alavi of Aragon High School’s Gay-Straight Alliance. Aragon High School’s GSA was a finalist for GLSEN’s 2012 Gay-Straight Alliance of the Year Award. It was the ever so brilliant Harvey Milk who said, “Gotta give ‘em hope.” Aragon High School’s Gay-Straight Alliance strives to do exactly that; give [...] April 19, 2012 Day of Silence is TOMORROW!The Day of Silence is tomorrow, April 20th, be prepared! Being a student and an organizer can be a lot! Frequently we hear from organizers who have been planning for the Day of Silence for weeks only to find themselves unprepared on the morning of their event. So, take the time this afternoon/evening to double [...] April 19, 2012 Featured Video: “Cold Spring Harbor GSA: Day of Silence”Watch another of the featured videos from the “What Does the Day of Silence Mean to You?” call for submissions. This video was submitted by Amanda L. from Syosset, NY. About Amanda and her video: I’m a high school junior from Long Island and a member of the Gay-Straight Alliance Club. I feel very passionately about [...] April 18, 2012 Featured Poem: “Silence.”Check out a featured poem from the “What Does the Day of Silence Mean to You?” call for submissions. This poem was submitted by Ilana K. of Rockville, MD. “Silence.” I have never stopped talking Not even for one second Even when I am silent I am speaking so many words So one day a [...] April 17, 2012 Featured Video: “The Day of Silence – 2012 (A Message from CCA GSA)”Check out one of the featured videos from the “What Does the Day of Silence Mean to You?” call for submissions. This video was submitted by Alexander P. of San Diego, CA. Here is what Alexander had to say about his video: Why I myself am not a member of the LGBT community, I am [...] April 16, 2012 Have a Duct-Tape Free Day of Silence!We’ve received reports from a number of organizers who have suffered problems after wearing duct tape on their mouths. As a consequence we feel it is important to address this safety issue. While we have never encouraged nor endorsed wearing duct tape for the Day of Silence, we recognize that the symbolism of putting duct [...] April 16, 2012 Featured Poem: “Untitled.”Check out another featured poem from the “What Does the Day of Silence Mean to You?” call for submissions. This poem was submitted by Rachel S. from Tucson, AZ. “Untitled.” My lips are sealed shut I will not speak a word on This Day of Silence. This is a day to Listen; this is [...] April 15, 2012 Featured Essay: “What Day of Silence Means to Me.”Check out another featured essay from the “What Does the Day of Silence Mean to You?” call for submissions. This essay was submitted by Kristin J. of Silverdale, WA. What Day of Silence Means to Me Day of Silence to me is a day where I don’t talk. It’s a day where I can look [...] |
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