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Chris Colfer Addresses Bullying in Golden Globe Acceptance Speech
Monday, January 17th, 2011I’m from Driftwood Fifty State Story Tour in Mississippi Today
Thursday, January 6th, 2011The Fifty State Story Tour by imfromdriftwood.com is in Jackson, MS today. A reading event/discussion will be held at 6:30pm.
Anyone interested in attending can contact ashley@mssafeschools.org or matthew@mssafeschools.org for more information and directions.
Broadway Sings “It Gets Better”
Friday, November 19th, 2010The stars of Broadway have created an awesome addition to the It Gets Better Project. In this video they sing a song that shares a message of hope for the future of all youth.
QYAB Member Audri Ingram Featured in “We Are The Youth Project”
Wednesday, November 17th, 2010
Audri Ingram, a 15-year-old member of the Queer Youth Advisory Board, was recently featured in the We Are the Youth Project. We at the MSSC are excited that more people are going to have the opportunity to learn about Audri and the awesome work she has and continues to help accomplish.
In the piece she discuses her coming out process and the torment she experienced in the Mississippi public school system. She also tells of how she found out about organizations in Mississippi working to further the rights of the LGBTQ community such as PFLAG and the MSSC as well as how she eventually became an activist herself.
It Gets Better: Gene Robinson
Tuesday, November 16th, 2010Gene Robinson, who is a Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of New Hampshire, is an out gay man. In this video he offers his encouragement to LGBT students.
Educating the Educators
Thursday, November 11th, 2010
Perry explains what he is doing about bullying
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“Bullied” Screening a Success
Saturday, November 6th, 2010
The MSSC along with the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) held a screening of their documentary Bullied last night on the Millsaps College Campus in Jackson, MS. The event had a great turnout and everyone enjoyed both viewing and discussing the film. Today we continue with the 2010 Queer and Ally Summit featuring expert speakers from around the country on a wide range of topics including bullying and gender.
For more information on Bullied please see the Teaching Tolerance website.
Pictures from the screening are available on the MSSC Facebook Fan Page.
Mississippi Safe Schools Coalition, Celebrities to Host Second Chance Prom in Tupelo, MS this Saturday
Thursday, May 6th, 2010FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
May 6, 2010
CONTACT:
Matthew Sheffield, Communications Director, MSSC, 601-460-0506, matthew@mssafeschools.org
Jamie Carter, Secretary, MSSC, 601-506-9765, jamie@mssafeschools.org
Tupelo, MS– On Saturday, May 8, 2010 the Mississippi Safe Schools Coalition (MSSC) will host Second Chance Prom in Tupelo, MS at the Bancorp South Arena. The evening will include dinner, a formal program (including awards for outstanding youth), music and dancing. ?uestLove (from The Roots) will DJ, Hey Champ will play and Lance Bass has confirmed that he will appear. A-list event planner Michael Russo, of Roses n Lollipops, has organized the event.
“I am more than thrilled that prom day is finally here,” says Audri Ingram, age 15, Advisory Board Member of the MSSC. “MSSC members worked really hard to help plan this event. I know what it’s like to not be accepted for who I am, so this event is all about making sure people are accepted for who they are.”
This event is made possible through the generous support of funders, both in and out of Mississippi. Major sponsors include Green Day, the American Humanist Association, Iron Chef Cat Cora, Human Rights Campaign, and Lance Bass, who is a Mississippi native and vocal supporter of LGBT rights.
Members of the media are not allowed inside the event when it begins, however the MSSC cordially invites members of the media to the following:
What: Media Walk Through of Arena
Members of the media will get a look at the arena decorated for the prom, and have access to select youth members of MSSC for interviews.
When: Saturday, May 8 2010, 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Bancorp South Arena, Tupelo MS
What: Media Press Conference
Members of the media will have access to select event organizers, celebrities and