Mobilize for LGBTQ+ History Month!

On Wednesday, September 6th, the Miami-Dade School Board is considering a resolution to officially recognize October as LGBTQ+ History Month, which was first acknowledged by MDCPS in 2021.

We are calling on students and families to mobilize and speak at the school board meeting on Wednesday, September 6th at 3:30pm to urge the school board to recognize LGBTQ+ History Month.

We must let the school board know that…

• All students should feel valued by our public school system. A proclamation valuing their identities and the historical contributions that LGBTQ people have provided to the United States and to Miami-Dade County is the least we should be doing.

• The acknowledgment of LGBTQ+ History Month benefits all students by showing that anyone can impact society in a positive manner.

• Many other school districts in Florida currently recognize LGBTQ+ History Month, including our neighbors Palm Beach and Broward counties. It is important that…