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Title: The Classmates of Trans Teen Lila Perry Should Be Ashamed
Post by: traci_k on September 14, 2015, 06:59:18 AM
Post by: traci_k on September 14, 2015, 06:59:18 AM
The Classmates of Trans Teen Lila Perry Should Be Ashamed
http://www.advocate.com/commentary/2015/9/14/classmates-trans-teen-lila-perry-should-be-ashamed
The Advocate.com
By Brynn Tannehill
September 14 2015 4:00 AM EDT
In October of 1945, 80 percent of white students at Froebel High School in Gary, Ind., walked out of classes to protest the racial integration of their school. School officials threatened to punish the striking students, but to little avail. City officials, parents, and students made no move to end the stalemate for weeks. It drew national attention and shone a spotlight on America's ugly side.
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http://www.advocate.com/commentary/2015/9/14/classmates-trans-teen-lila-perry-should-be-ashamed
The Advocate.com
By Brynn Tannehill
September 14 2015 4:00 AM EDT
In October of 1945, 80 percent of white students at Froebel High School in Gary, Ind., walked out of classes to protest the racial integration of their school. School officials threatened to punish the striking students, but to little avail. City officials, parents, and students made no move to end the stalemate for weeks. It drew national attention and shone a spotlight on America's ugly side.
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Title: Re: The Classmates of Trans Teen Lila Perry Should Be Ashamed
Post by: Asche on September 14, 2015, 08:46:42 AM
Post by: Asche on September 14, 2015, 08:46:42 AM
On the other hand:
At Rally, Missourians Show Trans Students Love
http://www.advocate.com/transgender/2015/09/08/watch-rally-missourians-show-trans-students-love (http://www.advocate.com/transgender/2015/09/08/watch-rally-missourians-show-trans-students-love)
The Advocate.com
By Cleis Abeni
September 08 2015 3:27 PM EDT
More than 100 people joined in support of Missouri transgender high-schooler Lila Perry Friday at the #LiftingUpLila rally at the park in her hometown of Hillsboro.
A week ago, almost over 150 of Perry's peers protested outside Hillsboro High School, objecting to her expressed wish to use the girls' restroom at school.The #LiftingUpLila rally was organized by the Missouri Gay-Straight Alliance Network with the assistance of the Transgender Law Center and the national GSA Network.
(I didn't see this posted elsewhere.)
At Rally, Missourians Show Trans Students Love
http://www.advocate.com/transgender/2015/09/08/watch-rally-missourians-show-trans-students-love (http://www.advocate.com/transgender/2015/09/08/watch-rally-missourians-show-trans-students-love)
The Advocate.com
By Cleis Abeni
September 08 2015 3:27 PM EDT
More than 100 people joined in support of Missouri transgender high-schooler Lila Perry Friday at the #LiftingUpLila rally at the park in her hometown of Hillsboro.
A week ago, almost over 150 of Perry's peers protested outside Hillsboro High School, objecting to her expressed wish to use the girls' restroom at school.The #LiftingUpLila rally was organized by the Missouri Gay-Straight Alliance Network with the assistance of the Transgender Law Center and the national GSA Network.
(I didn't see this posted elsewhere.)
Title: Re: The Classmates of Trans Teen Lila Perry Should Be Ashamed
Post by: suzifrommd on September 14, 2015, 09:56:53 AM
Post by: suzifrommd on September 14, 2015, 09:56:53 AM
Once again Brynn Tannehill hits one out of the park. I sleep better at night knowing she's out there speaking for us.