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LGBTQ+

After Supreme Court’s LGBTQ Ruling, Hope for Two Former U of Minnesota Duluth Coaches

Monday’s Supreme Court ruling, which protects LGBTQ workers from discrimination under federal law, has given hope to two former athletic coaches at the University of Minnesota Duluth who, in a lawsuit, claimed workplace discrimination because of their sexual orientation, reported the Duluth News Tribune and the Star Tribune. In 2015, three university coaches, Jen Banford, […]

June 16, 2020

African-American

Now, More than Ever, America Needs More Black Male Social Studies Teachers

For Black students in America, having a same-race social studies teacher is extremely rare. According to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), social studies teachers make up just 7% of the entire teacher workforce. And of all social studies teachers, roughly 94% are White (54% men and 40% women). Just 3% of America’s social studies teachers are Black men. And only 3% are Black women. In fact, the average social studies teacher is a White male in his mid-40s despite the fact that men only make up 23% of all teachers. As a result, only 1 to 2 lessons or 8–9% of total US History class time is devoted to Black history.

June 16, 2020

LGBTQ+

Supreme Court Rules That Federal Law Protects LGBTQ Workers From Discrimination

The Supreme Court ruled on Monday that federal law protects LGBTQ workers from discrimination. In a landmark decision, the top court said Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, which bars discrimination on the basis of sex, also applies to sexual orientation and gender identity. The 6-3 opinion was written by Justice Neil Gorsuch and […]

June 15, 2020

LGBTQ+

Some Mormons, Alumni See Brigham Young’s Ban on LGBTQ Behavior as a ‘Breach of Trust’

When Brigham Young University leadership reiterated a campus ban on “same-sex romantic behavior” on March 4, John Valdez wasn’t surprised. He’s the executive director of the OUT Foundation, a nonprofit that supports LGBTQ students and graduates. It was founded by three gay alumni of the Utah institution.

June 11, 2020

Students

Online Drag Shows and Shoe Box Parade Floats: Campus Communities Virtually Celebrate Pride in Style

Online drag shows, miniature floats made out of shoe boxes, virtual panel discussions and dance parties – these are just a few of the ways LGBTQ students and alumni are marking Pride month. Even with parades shut down and campuses closed, college communities are gathering online to celebrate.

June 9, 2020

LGBTQ+

Campus Pride and PFLAG Host a Virtual Lavender Graduation Ceremony

Members of the class of 2020, their families as well as faculty and staff from colleges and universities across the country gathered online May 23 for a virtual national Lavender Graduation ceremony.

May 24, 2020

LGBTQ+

Virtual ‘Lavender Graduation’ for LGBTQ+ Graduates on May 23

Campus Pride and PFLAG, organizations dedicated to supporting LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer) people, will host a free, online “Lavender Graduation” — a ceremony honoring the achievements of LGBTQ+ students and ally graduates — on May 23. The national commencement will be livestreamed at 3 p.m. EDT and 12 p.m. PST at CampusPride.org/2020 […]

May 14, 2020

Sports

Idaho Legislature Passes Bill Banning Trans Girls From Competing in Female College Athletics

The Idaho state legislature recently passed a bill, 24-11, banning trans and intersex girls from competing as females in school and college athletics, despite there being no reported trans athletes competing in the state, reports Vox. If signed by Gov. Brad Little, the bill would require high school and college female athletes to “undergo invasive […]

March 20, 2020

LGBTQ+

Almost $40,000 Raised to Help LGBTQ Students Transfer From Brigham Young University

An organization started by Brigham Young University alumni has raised nearly $40,000 to help LGBTQ students transfer after the school reaffirmed a campus prohibition on open same-sex dating, reported East Idaho News. The university, owned by The Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-day Saints, had in place a ban on homosexual behavior in its […]

March 19, 2020

LGBTQ+

Mormon Educators Offer to Help Brigham Young University’s LGBTQ Students Transfer

After Brigham Young University leadership reiterated a campus ban on “same-sex romantic behavior” on March 4, Mormon writer Meg Conley put out a call on Twitter, offering to edit application essays for LGBTQ students who wanted to transfer. Over 500 people – mostly Mormon and many in higher education – contacted her to ask how they could help. Some volunteered their proofreading skills, others offered their guidance as admissions staff, professors and financial aid officers.

March 17, 2020

LGBTQ+

LGBTQ Yeshiva U Students File Discrimination Complaint Against School

A group of seven LGBTQ Yeshiva University (YU) students has filed a discrimination complaint against the New York school over its refusal to allow a gay rights group on campus, reported the New York Post. The students filed “an initial report” with the city Human Rights Commission on Feb. 14, said The YU Alliance, a […]

March 9, 2020

LGBTQ+

Brigham Young University Says LGBTQ+ Behavior Remains Banned

Brigham Young University (BYU) administrators have asserted that “homosexual behavior” remains banned on campus after recent changes to the honor code had suggested that same-sex relationships would now be tolerated by the school, reported The Hill. In late February, the Mormon university had updated its Church Educational System Honor Code by removing “homosexual feelings” under […]

March 5, 2020