California Family Minute
September 22, 2010
Today’s History Lesson: Homosexual Heroes
by Rebecca Burgoyne,
CFC Research Analyst
What do George Washington Carver, Kevin Jennings, John Pérez, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Pyotr Tchaikovsky have in common? They are among the 31 “icons” to be honored throughout October – GLBT (Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender) History Month. Chosen by Equality Forum, a pro-homosexual, civil-rights organization, “The 31 icons, living or dead, are selected for their achievements in their field of endeavor; for their status as a national hero; or for their significant contribution to GLBT civil rights.”
With students recently having returned to the nation’s classrooms, homosexual activists have their calendars all planned – working with supportive teachers and pro-homosexual clubs on campus. Groups like the Gay Student Alliance (GSA) and the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN) use “safe-schools,” anti-bullying messaging as a springboard to influence students with the pro-homosexual agenda. A network of student clubs that work to improve “campus climate” for students, despite sexual orientation or gender identity/expression, GSA numbers 4,000 clubs in 28 states – 796 of those in California.
First on the calendar, October’s history month, celebrates GLBT people who have “accomplished outstanding feats in literature, science, politics, civil rights, business, and the arts.” Encouraging high schools, colleges, and community groups to celebrate the month, Equality Forum Executive Director Malcolm Lazin says, “We are the only minority community deprived of its history in schools, at home, or in religious institutions. GLBT History Month teaches our heritage, provides role models, and builds community.”
On the Gay History Month Web site, Equality Forum offers ideas, activities and resources for each of the daily ”icons” – including videos, biographies, and trivia games. Each activity serves to familiarize students with 31 individuals (and the 124 “icons” from past years) – although “many may have had to keep their sexual orientation or gender identity a secret.” The GSA faculty advisor at Moreno Valley High School commented, “Our students were surprised and very proud to see how many famous people – past and present – are GLBT.” However, many of the icons’ sexual orientation cannot be confirmed.
Two decades ago, pro-homosexual teachers and community organizations determined the need for a GLBT history month, similar to black or Hispanic history months. They chose October because schools were back in session and it coincided with other traditions such as National Coming Out Day. Yet, is this really history – or a propaganda tool invented by activists to add a layer of legitimacy and relevance to their behavior?
Over the last decade, people have become more comfortable with homosexuality, as more activists have spoken and lived openly with their chosen lifestyles. Parents often see their young children as isolated and unaffected by such “grown-up” issues, but this is one issue that is trespassing into their schools. The constant onslaught of the message can lead us to become complacent or indifferent, but the prize in this battle is our children.
What you can do:
Today’s History Lesson: Homosexual Heroes
by Rebecca Burgoyne,
CFC Research Analyst
What do George Washington Carver, Kevin Jennings, John Pérez, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Pyotr Tchaikovsky have in common? They are among the 31 “icons” to be honored throughout October – GLBT (Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender) History Month. Chosen by Equality Forum, a pro-homosexual, civil-rights organization, “The 31 icons, living or dead, are selected for their achievements in their field of endeavor; for their status as a national hero; or for their significant contribution to GLBT civil rights.”
With students recently having returned to the nation’s classrooms, homosexual activists have their calendars all planned – working with supportive teachers and pro-homosexual clubs on campus. Groups like the Gay Student Alliance (GSA) and the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN) use “safe-schools,” anti-bullying messaging as a springboard to influence students with the pro-homosexual agenda. A network of student clubs that work to improve “campus climate” for students, despite sexual orientation or gender identity/expression, GSA numbers 4,000 clubs in 28 states – 796 of those in California.
First on the calendar, October’s history month, celebrates GLBT people who have “accomplished outstanding feats in literature, science, politics, civil rights, business, and the arts.” Encouraging high schools, colleges, and community groups to celebrate the month, Equality Forum Executive Director Malcolm Lazin says, “We are the only minority community deprived of its history in schools, at home, or in religious institutions. GLBT History Month teaches our heritage, provides role models, and builds community.”
On the Gay History Month Web site, Equality Forum offers ideas, activities and resources for each of the daily ”icons” – including videos, biographies, and trivia games. Each activity serves to familiarize students with 31 individuals (and the 124 “icons” from past years) – although “many may have had to keep their sexual orientation or gender identity a secret.” The GSA faculty advisor at Moreno Valley High School commented, “Our students were surprised and very proud to see how many famous people – past and present – are GLBT.” However, many of the icons’ sexual orientation cannot be confirmed.
Two decades ago, pro-homosexual teachers and community organizations determined the need for a GLBT history month, similar to black or Hispanic history months. They chose October because schools were back in session and it coincided with other traditions such as National Coming Out Day. Yet, is this really history – or a propaganda tool invented by activists to add a layer of legitimacy and relevance to their behavior?
Over the last decade, people have become more comfortable with homosexuality, as more activists have spoken and lived openly with their chosen lifestyles. Parents often see their young children as isolated and unaffected by such “grown-up” issues, but this is one issue that is trespassing into their schools. The constant onslaught of the message can lead us to become complacent or indifferent, but the prize in this battle is our children.
What you can do:
- Pray for your children and their school.
- Be proactive; become involved.
- Find out what is happening at your local school for GLBT History Month.
- Visit www.truetolerance.org and learn how to present a balanced viewpoint to your local school officials.
- Find out what is happening at your local school under the guise of “safety” and “tolerance.” During the week of October 18 many schools will celebrate the GLSEN-sponsored Ally Week with activities designed to enlist children as “allies” in the pro-homosexual struggle to gain full acceptance and normalcy.
- Find out what videos your child’s school may be showing under the pretext of tolerance. GSA and GLSEN market many to schools, and they can be shown without your knowledge or consent.
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