Urge MDCPS to Recognize LGBTQ+ History Month

In 2021, Miami-Dade County Public Schools (MDCPS) recognized October as LGBTQ History Month for the first time within our schools. Soon, district leaders will decide if MDCPS will once again honor and recognize LGBTQ History in the Month of October. In light of the harmful anti-LGBTQ laws passed this year, it is abundantly clear that MDCPS must remain steadfast in supporting and affirming all students. The recognition of LGBTQ History Month promotes education about the historical impacts, achievements, and contributions of our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer community.

We are calling on students and families to mobilize and speak at the school board meeting on Wednesday, September 7th at 3:30pm in favor of recognizing October as LGBTQ History Month. We encourage you to arrive early (between 1-3pm).

We must let the school board know that:

• LGBTQ-inclusive history education benefits all students.

• Erasing LGBTQ history silences our students and their…