The 吃瓜黑料网 aims to be responsive to the voices of communities by developing tailored action plans, each based on the pillars of the Anti Hate and Anti Racism Strategy. This approach will allow communities to see themselves in the actions and will require ongoing collaboration and support of families, communities and partner organizations. Please see below for the current consultations that have been scheduled and watch for听additional consultations to be added to support听other action plans.
Upcoming Consultations
The 吃瓜黑料网 (吃瓜黑料网) invites 吃瓜黑料网 students, staff, families, community organizations, and community members who self-identify as part of the 2SLGBTQ+ community to attend a community consultation this Spring. These consultations will support the development of a multi-dimensional strategy to affirm the diverse and intersectional 2SLGBTQ+ identities and address biphobia, transphobia, and homophobia within the 吃瓜黑料网. Attendees are encouraged to participate in conversations that explore the various ways the 吃瓜黑料网 can nurture, affirm, and support 2SLGBTQ+ students, staff, families, community organizations, and community members while also understanding and addressing manifestations of biphobia, homophobia, and transphobia.听
Additional Background
Racial identity cannot be defined solely by geography, national borders, or citizenship. It is shaped by a complex interplay of factors, including histories of colonization and intersecting identities such as culture, gender identity, language, religion, spirituality, class, and sexuality. This word cloud听captures the complex nature of students鈥� ethnic identity at the 吃瓜黑料网 (吃瓜黑料网 Student Census, 2023).听
We recognize there are different variations of the existing acronym 2SLGBTQ+ to represent gender and sexual diversity.听 While there is no single correct version, we believe it is important to be intentional about the language we use, particularly reflecting on the context we are working in and the communities we work with. The 2SLGBTQ+ is an emerging, fluid, and contested acronym that aims to address social inclusion-exclusion of gender and sexually diverse populations.听
Gender identity and sexual orientations cannot be defined solely by biological assumptions or societal norms. It is shaped by complex and personal experiences, culture, class, race, religion, spirituality, language, and more. Within the 吃瓜黑料网, this richness is deeply reflected in the student population. Fourteen (14%) of grade 7 to 12 students identify as part of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Overall, 3.4% of students identify their gender identity outside of the gender binary. This听word cloud captures the diverse nature of 2SLGBTQ+ students鈥� gender identity at the 吃瓜黑料网 (吃瓜黑料网 Student Census, 2023).听