#Standing4BlackGirls Missing and Murdered March & Rally: April 19th
Dear LAUSD Board Members,
We are writing to express our deep concern regarding the safety, well-being, and inclusion of LGBTQ+ students and educators within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). We believe that LGBTQ+ individuals and their contributions need to be celebrated and affirmed in school culture.
Given that the LAUSD is predominantly Black, Latine/x, Asian, and Indigenous, the intersection of systemic racism, white supremacy, homophobia, transphobia and misogyny/misogynoir is particularly acute for vulnerable youth of color. According to a 2020 National Black Justice Institute and GLSEN report, over half of Black LGBTQ students felt unsafe at school because of their sexual orientation…
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