Brazilian YouTuber Hands Out Free LGBTQ Books in Protest of Censorship

Felipe Neto went into action when the mayor of Rio de Janeiro tried to pull a graphic novel from a city book fair because it features a same-sex kiss.

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Blake Griffin Lobs Filthy Jokes at Caitlyn Jenner During Comedy Central’s Alec Baldwin Roast: WATCH

NBA star Blake Griffin directed several not-safe-for-prime-time jokes at Caitlyn Jenner during Comedy Central’s roast of Alec Baldwin, which premieres on the network on September 15.

Said the Pistons forward: “Caitlyn completed her gender reassignment in 2017, finally confirming that no one in that family wants a white dick.”

As the audience and panel gasped, Griffin continued: “Caitlyn’s pussy is so young, Alec just called her ‘a rude thoughtless little pig.’” Griffin was referencing the infamous viral voice mail Baldwin left for his 11-year-old daughter in 2011.

But that wasn’t the end. Griffin added: “Honestly, I want to take this moment to publicly thank you. As an athlete I want to thank you for your bravery. As a human, I want to thank you for the doors you’ve opened. And on behalf of the entire NBA, and half of the rappers on the Billboard charts, I want to thank you for giving your daughters their daddy issues.”

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Blake Griffin Lobs Filthy Jokes at Caitlyn Jenner During Comedy Central’s Alec Baldwin Roast: WATCH

Lizette Trujillo is Fighting for Her Son, Her Community and LGBTQ-Inclusive Education

In April, Arizona repealed the decades-long ban on LGBTQ-inclusive education with bipartisan support. Now students and educators across the state are headed back to school and school districts must decide if they will update their curriculum to ensure all students’ identities and experiences are represented. 

The Tucson Unified School District has been considering updating its sex education curriculum for the past few weeks. The updated curriculum includes medically accurate, age-appropriate and LGBTQ-inclusive lessons. The district has held two widely attended forums for the community to discuss the ways in which these updates would affect students. On Tuesday, September 10, the TUSD Board will meet to vote on the curriculum — this is the final opportunity for the community to speak out and show their support for LGBTQ youth before a decision is made.

HRC volunteer and member of HRC Foundation’s Parents for Transgender Equality National Council Lizette Trujillo is leading the charge for LGBTQ-inclusive education within TUSD and attended both forums.

HRC sat down with Trujillo to discuss her perspective.

What motivates you to volunteer for HRC and advocate for LGBTQ youth?
As a mother of a transgender child, it is my responsibility to push for change because my son deserves to have every opportunity afforded him regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation. As his mother, it is my responsibility to show other parents that they are not alone, and that affirming their children does not have to be an experience filled with fear and worry, rather a journey of growth, discovery and joy. 

How were the forums you attended? As a parent of an LGBTQ student, why is this introduced curriculum for TUSD especially impactful?
Unfortunately, these forums became unsafe for our LGBTQ children and loved ones. The bias and false statements were difficult to listen to and had nothing to do with the curriculum itself. As a parent collective, we felt that it was time we stood up for our children and decided to stage a peaceful walk out. We felt that if we continued to participate in this debate we were allowing for the further discrimination of our kids. 

The joy, pride and excitement on our children’s faces and that of our community after the walk out of more than 100 community members meant so much to us. This walk out was a showing of solidarity, empowerment and a statement that we are done debating whether LGBTQ persons exist. They do exist! We are moving the conversation forward, and in doing so ensuring the safety of the people we love so much. 

Visibility and inclusion in the classroom through this curriculum will reduce bullying and violence against LGBTQ students. It will make school a safer place, and teach their peers what it means to be an ally.

Why is it so critical for the Tucson community to come out to support LGBTQ youth again on Tuesday, September 10?
It is so important for Tucson community members to show up because all students deserve access to age appropriate, comprehensive, medically accurate and inclusive sex education.

As a parent, I am deeply appreciative of the hard work put into creating this inclusive sex education curriculum. I am grateful to the board for taking the time to listen to our concerns, as well as our praises. Should this curriculum pass, we would create a school environment where safety, consent, inclusion and diversity are respected as the norm. It would create an important and necessary shift in ensuring that this next generation be one that is truly as diverse, inclusive and kind as we once hoped our generation would be.

The TUSD Board votes to pass the inclusive sex-education curriculum on Tuesday, September 10. Sign up to join HRC volunteers and make sure TUSD validates all students identities and prepares them for health and success.

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Newly out Ryan Russell has something to tell the NFL about LGBTQ athletes

Ryan Russell, a 27-year-old NFL free agent and defensive end who has played with the Dallas Cowboys, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and the Buffalo Bills, recently came out as bisexual in a moving essay published by EPSN.

On Friday, he spoke to CNN about his experience of coming out in the NFL and why he believes being open about his sexuality will make him be a better teammate, once he signs with a team.

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“If you’re focused on hiding a part of yourself or…anything other than your sport, your opponent and your craft, then you won’t be as effective,” the defensive end said. “You’ll be a step behind, you’ll be a step slower.”

“Once I finally felt ready to come out, I just felt a weight lifted. I became a better brother. I became a better son. I believe I’ll be a better teammate.”

There are no currently out gay or bisexual players in the NFL, making Russell, a three-year veteran with the league, a historic first–excluding Michael Sam‘s short and uninspiring stint that lasted less than one season.

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“I believe the NFL is in a great position to be the hero in this story,” Russell tells CNN. “I believe the NFL is ready to support an openly LGBT athlete. I know they have the resources to control any time of media hailstorm or distraction.”

He adds, “You can’t support an openly LGBTQ player if there are no openly LGBTQ players. … Someone has to take that first step.”

Watch.

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