Forum, May 16: Targeted by a hateful slur, and no help from the grown-ups Published: 5/15/2021 10:00:12 PM Modified: 5/15/2021 10:00:11 PM Targeted by a hateful slur, and no help from the grown-ups I am 12 years old, a sixth grader at Marion Cross Elementary School, and an out lesbian to my family, friends and the students in my grade. Recently I was outside Dan & Whit’s with my brother, buying ice cream. In front of us in line were two people from my school. They were having a normal conversation, until one noticed me, turned around to his friends, and loudly announced— literally announced — “Lesbo!” For those who don’t know, “lesbo” is an offensive and derogatory term for lesbians.