Tag: #LGBTQ #equality #equity #advocacy #blackteachers

Our Silence Is Killing Black Boys

It’s hard for young, Black boys in public schools who are identified as “other” or “different” because of their sexuality. It appears that advocacy doesn’t include those boys who fall victim to the worst cases of bullying, trauma and abuse; gay Black boys. Black boys who choose to accept their sexuality aren’t supported and are often times allowed to be…

Black LGBTQ Students Should Be More Supported

As progressive as Metro Atlanta is, Black LGBTQ students should be more supported. Supporting them starts with Black LGBTQ teachers being embraced and supported. Brian Coleman is a Black male teacher in Chicago who shared his story to the Chicago Unheard. Black LGBTQ students and teachers in Atlanta need empowerment and advocacy too.  I’m a Black Gay Man, and Supporting LGBTQ+…