Mississippi school prom off after lesbian's date request

Rufusboi · 03-12-2010, 10:13 AM

THere was an article in the paper about this today, too. I really liked her father's advice to her. He told her to keep her head up and face her teachers and classmates. SHe wanted to stay home from school the day after the ruling. He told her to show them she is proud of who she is. I'm just happy she has supportive parents that stand by her and keep her strong. It just really makes this school board look bad and backward. But if this ruling makes her strong and keeps her fighting then it is worth it.

Rufus

Soon · 03-12-2010, 02:20 PM

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kafNkX1At8&feature=player_embedded"]YouTube- Teen Sues District for Discrimination[/ame]

afixer · 03-12-2010, 02:53 PM

good for her.

Queerasfck · 03-14-2010, 01:02 PM

Last night on the Wanda Sykes Show Constance McMillen was a guest. Constance was asked by Wanda Sykes to be her presenter at GLAAD Awards in April which is being held in Los Angeles. Sykes will receive the Stephen F. Kolzak Award which is presented to an openly LGBT media professional who has made a significant difference in promoting equal rights for our community.

Soon · 03-15-2010, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by EzeeTiger

Last night on the Wanda Sykes Show Constance McMillen was a guest. Constance was asked by Wanda Sykes to be her presenter at GLAAD Awards in April which is being held in Los Angeles. Sykes will receive the Stephen F. Kolzak Award which is presented to an openly LGBT media professional who has made a significant difference in promoting equal rights for our community.

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LM0e03w4PhQ"]YouTube- Wanda Sykes Show Se 1 Episode 16 ( 03/13/2010 ) PART 5 Bill Maher, Lisa Kudrow, Suze Orman[/ame]

Soon · 03-15-2010, 03:27 PM

Hey Lesbians, Did You Take a Girl to the Dance/Prom? We Want Your Photos!

A Mississippi school would rather shut down prom than invite a cute lesbian couple. Well, that’s nonsense! Let’s get visible, lesbian/bisexuals/queers/etc. Autostraddle wants your cute same-sex prom/fancypants/homecoming photos. You could even win a prize!

So this girl Constance McMillen wanted to take a girl to prom, and wear a tux, and the principal was like hell to the no, and then the ACLU got involved, and then the school just decided it would be better to cancel prom altogether. Why are they so afraid of how cute girls look in menswear? No but srsly.
We have a feeling, even though we are old, that some girls are bringing girls to homecoming/prom/fancy-wear day dances these days. Amirite? Are you one of those girls/boys? Well let’s celebrate those photos everyone is so f*cking afraid of! VISIBILITY, LADIES!
Send us your prom photos

GALLERY

Soon · 03-17-2010, 08:00 PM

Constance McMillen Is Back in Fulton, Mississippi, Is Super Grateful for Your Support, and Wants You to Be Nice

"When it first started, I just wanted to take my girlfriend to prom, you know? I thought it might make the local news and maybe help future LGBT students at Itawamba because hopefully they wouldn’t have to put up with what I did. I sure didn't expect any of this kind of attention. [snip]

"Anytime I feel like this is too hard, I think about the support I'm getting. And I’m just ecstatic that so many people would come together like this. I never dreamed there could be so much support out there for me. It’s just amazing. I’m so thankful. The locals don’t like me, but I can’t help it. And things were really hostile in school last week after they cancelled prom. People were rude, and if people talked to me at all it was real short answers. There are a few people who are with me, my real friends, people who are intelligent enough to realize what's really going on here. But the majority are not on my side." - Mississippi teen Constance McMillen, speaking with Dan Savage, who has been spearheading a national letter writing campaign to the administrators of McMillen's school board.

Join Constance's Facebook support group, which currently has over 320K members.

03-12-2010, 02:20 PM	#2
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03-14-2010, 01:02 PM	#4
Queerasfck Senior Member How Do You Identify?: still ballin' Relationship Status: Triple X Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: west side Posts: 2,544 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 5,716 Thanked 6,488 Times in 1,638 Posts Rep Power: 21474854	Last night on the Wanda Sykes Show Constance McMillen was a guest. Constance was asked by Wanda Sykes to be her presenter at GLAAD Awards in April which is being held in Los Angeles. Sykes will receive the Stephen F. Kolzak Award which is presented to an openly LGBT media professional who has made a significant difference in promoting equal rights for our community. __________________ http://www.advertisingarchives.co.uk...28750fb328.jpg

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Soon Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: femme Relationship Status: attached Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: . Posts: 6,896 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 29,046 Thanked 13,093 Times in 3,386 Posts Rep Power: 21474858	Interview with Dan Savage Constance McMillen Is Back in Fulton, Mississippi, Is Super Grateful for Your Support, and Wants You to Be Nice "When it first started, I just wanted to take my girlfriend to prom, you know? I thought it might make the local news and maybe help future LGBT students at Itawamba because hopefully they wouldn’t have to put up with what I did. I sure didn't expect any of this kind of attention. [snip] "Anytime I feel like this is too hard, I think about the support I'm getting. And I’m just ecstatic that so many people would come together like this. I never dreamed there could be so much support out there for me. It’s just amazing. I’m so thankful. The locals don’t like me, but I can’t help it. And things were really hostile in school last week after they cancelled prom. People were rude, and if people talked to me at all it was real short answers. There are a few people who are with me, my real friends, people who are intelligent enough to realize what's really going on here. But the majority are not on my side." - Mississippi teen Constance McMillen, speaking with Dan Savage, who has been spearheading a national letter writing campaign to the administrators of McMillen's school board. Join Constance's Facebook support group, which currently has over 320K members.

03-12-2010, 10:13 AM	#1
Rufusboi Member How Do You Identify?: Trans Preferred Pronoun?: He Relationship Status: Partnered Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SouthTexas - On the Gulf Posts: 694 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 210 Thanked 429 Times in 162 Posts Rep Power: 505008	THere was an article in the paper about this today, too. I really liked her father's advice to her. He told her to keep her head up and face her teachers and classmates. SHe wanted to stay home from school the day after the ruling. He told her to show them she is proud of who she is. I'm just happy she has supportive parents that stand by her and keep her strong. It just really makes this school board look bad and backward. But if this ruling makes her strong and keeps her fighting then it is worth it. Rufus

03-12-2010, 02:53 PM	#3
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03-15-2010, 03:27 PM	#6
Soon Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: femme Relationship Status: attached Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: . Posts: 6,896 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 29,046 Thanked 13,093 Times in 3,386 Posts Rep Power: 21474858	Hey Lesbians, Did You Take a Girl to the Dance/Prom? We Want Your Photos! A Mississippi school would rather shut down prom than invite a cute lesbian couple. Well, that’s nonsense! Let’s get visible, lesbian/bisexuals/queers/etc. Autostraddle wants your cute same-sex prom/fancypants/homecoming photos. You could even win a prize! So this girl Constance McMillen wanted to take a girl to prom, and wear a tux, and the principal was like hell to the no, and then the ACLU got involved, and then the school just decided it would be better to cancel prom altogether. Why are they so afraid of how cute girls look in menswear? No but srsly. We have a feeling, even though we are old, that some girls are bringing girls to homecoming/prom/fancy-wear day dances these days. Amirite? Are you one of those girls/boys? Well let’s celebrate those photos everyone is so fcking afraid of! VISIBILITY, LADIES! Send us your prom photos GALLERY*