GLSEN Archive
GLSEN Pgh Invites You to Brainstorm! Trivia Night
GLSEN Pgh is working with On The Nose Events to redefine their fundraising and it worked! At least – this event caught my eye amidst the barrage of Facebook notifications I receive daily. So much that I asked GLSEN to tell me more about it. Brainstorm! is a trivia night – the type of event
Category: Activism
PERSAD CENTER, GLSEN, AND PFLAG TO HOST SAFE SCHOOLS SUMMIT
Contact: Leslie Fleisher FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Cell: 412.956.9120 Email: lfleisher@persadcenter.org PERSAD CENTER, GLSEN, AND PFLAG TO HOST SAFE SCHOOLS SUMMIT Safe Schools Summit: Bridging the Gap Between Anti-Bullying Efforts And The Experience of LGBTQ Youth PITTSBURGH, PA – January 2, 2012. Persad Center, GLSEN (Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network), and PFLAG (Parents and Friends of
Category: Activism
Media Alert: PITTSBURGH PIRATES TO RELEASE ‘IT GETS BETTER’ VIDEO
For Immediate Release Contact: Sue Kerr Phone: 412-216-3535 Email: suecatsocialmedia@gmail.com PITTSBURGH PIRATES TO RELEASE ‘IT GETS BETTER’ VIDEO Pirates Partnered With Local LGBT Youth Projects To Raise Awareness Of The Impact Of Bullying And Encourage Victims PITTSBURGH – The Pittsburgh Pirates will unveil their contribution to the It Gets Better Project during pre-game on Friday, May 4, 2012.
Category: Activism
Victory – Pirates to Debut “It Gets Better” Video on Friday Night
Remember last year when I sent you a link to this petition asking for your support to encourage the Pittsburgh Pirates to make a video for the “It Gets Better” project? You did it. The Pirates made a very excellent video. They debuted it to the youth at the GLCC Friday Night program and it
Category: Other
Washington County Teen Receives National Recognition for Advocacy
Congratulations to Emmett Patterson, a 17 year old transman for receiving national recognition from GLSEN for his advocacy work in Washington County. Emmett founded Washington County’s first Gay Straight Alliance. Kudos to him and we hope he enjoys spending time with Chaz Bono, whom he identifies as a hero and source of solace while struggling
Category: Activism