Creating safe spaces for LGBTQ+ students

In today's episode of discover your best self we have someone super special to me, Melanie Willingham, first black non binary working for GLSEN, a company dedicated to creating a safe space for young children in the LGBTQ+ community.

We talk about the importance of protecting the LGBTQ+ community, What you can do to help, advocating for the LGBTQ+ youth, and how GLSEN helps create a safer environment for kids in the LGBTQ+ community at schools.

Other topics discussed:
How GLSEN encourages teachers to not discriminate
Gender vs. Sexual orientation
Gender identity
Discrimination
And much more!

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Age: 36
Daughter: Hadiya (age7)
Location: Houston, TX

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