As states across the country pass anti-gay legislation targeting schools, the city of Boston is doing the opposite. Officials are making sure queer young people have a safe place at school, and they are on a mission to spread the word.
Roberts and other Boston city officials spoke at Boston Arts Academy Tuesday as part of their tour of schools. They are also announcing resources for GSAs and Beyond Pride Mini-Grants, which the city is giving to individuals and LGBTQ+-centered organizations that empower the community.
"This is a city for all people, and this is just one step in the right direction to make sure that happens," Roberts said. It is already happening at Boston Latin Academy, where sophomore Jevon Williams started a GSA to build community.Williams, who went through a tough journey coming out in elementary school, said he is blown away by how many students show up every week to participate in the GSA. He hopes the group can be a model for the rest of the city and beyond.
"It isn't just a place to talk," Williams said."It's more of a place to say our voice is ready to be heard."This article tagged under:
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