There's an ongoing effort in SLO County by students, parents and some school district employees to make school a more accepting and safe place for queer students of color.
– Wednesday night at 6 p.m. at the Paso Robles High School Theatre an overflowing audience of at least 300 in the theatre and 100 outside were present for the student led program “Coming Out Against Hate.” The program included 14 student speakers connected to the LGTBQ+ community sharing their experiences, a short film interviewing additional students, a dance, a song and a call to action moderated by the President of the Equality Club Eve Barajas and ASB Vice President John Seden-Hansen.
– Paso Robles High School students will be hosting a community forum about standing up to hate and creating safe spaces in a high school setting. The forum, entitled “Coming Out Against Hate,” takes place from Wednesday, Oct. 20 from 6-8 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center of Paso Robles High School. Students, teachers, parents, allies, friends, news media, and community members are invited to attend.