A right-wing school board in Mechanicsburg, PA canceled a middle school anti-bullying assembly because the speaker was an openly gay actor and author who was set to share a message of empathy and inclusion – values that are crucial in nurturing safe and supportive environments for our youth.
His disinvitation, based on unfounded concerns over his so-called “lifestyle” and activism, sends a dangerous message to students that certain identities are not welcome in their learning spaces.
This is unacceptable! Turn PA Blue is dedicated to defeating right-wing bullies who threaten the well-being of students, no matter their identity.
School board members in Mechanicsburg are sending the message that they don’t want our identities in the school,” one LGBTQ+ student said.
A former student in the LGBTQ+ community said, “I think that if I had heard from diverse voices in an auditorium setting telling me that it was okay to be different, maybe my middle and high school experience could have been different,” he continued. “A presentation of this sort could have saved a life, like the life of my friend.”
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