High School Senior Comes Out At MLK Assembly

Last Thursday was a big day for Kayla Kearny.  It was the day that the 17 year old senior came out as a lesbian.  Unlike most LGBT youths in the world, the announcement wasn't just to a few select friends and her parents.  No, Kayla came out on stage, microphone in hand, in front of the entire student body of Maria Castillo High School in Santa Rosa, CA.

If that isn't something that would give you a case of stage fright, listen to this:  there are so many students at her school, that they had to have the same assembly six times over the course of the day to fit them all in.  Then, she game the same speech again for a group of parents on Friday night.  She was one of the students chosen to represent her school for this year's countywide oratorical contest.  It's theme this year is "Time to break silence...about things that matter".

What an amazing display of courage, composure, and strength.  I see her as a future activist for the cause.



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Brittana Is On!!

Earlier this season on Glee, we caught Brittany and Santana making out in lieu of some male companionship.  Well folks, I'm pleased to say, later this season we will be introduced to television's newest LGBT couple, "Brittana".  According to a Tweet last night from Glee co-creator Brad Falchuk:

Glee has been revolutionary in introducing America to LGBT actors and issues.  They've tackled anti-gay bullying at a time when gay youths needed it most.  It's awesome to see that they're introducing bi/lesbian female character issues to the show to speak to the female fans that they have to.  I couldn't applaud them more.

Thank you Grilled Cheesus!

Encouraging Words From Harvey

All young people, regardless of sexual orientation or identity, deserve a safe and supportive environment in which to achieve their full potential.

- Harvey Milk

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