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Pope Francis waves during his "Urbi et Orbi" address from a balcony in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican

Daily News Lesson April 22 2025

A look at Pope Francis' legacy and focus on social justice

Learn why Pope Francis was overwhelmingly popular among majority of Catholics

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Daily News Lesson February 24 2024

Family seeks answers after nonbinary teen in Oklahoma dies after school altercation

Nex Benedict's family has said the teen endured months of bullying at Owassa High School.

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Daily News Lesson September 20 2023

José Sarria paved way for gay candidates in U.S.

Hispanic Heritage month takes place each year from September 15 to October 15 — how are you celebrating?

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Daily News Lesson June 12 2023

Author Lorraine Hansberry inspires LGBTQ+ writers

Explore the story of Lorraine Hansberry, the playwright and civil rights activist who gave new voice to countless marginalized artists

FILE PHOTO: Disney's Florida surprise: an end run around DeSantis

Daily News Lesson April 28 2023

Disney and Governor DeSantis battle in court + Newswrap 4/28/23 + Student video

Learn how tensions between the governor of Florida and one of its biggest businesses has moved to court

Activists gather outside U.S. Supreme Court as justices hear arguments in case involving LGBT rights in Washington

Daily News Lesson December 09 2022

Lawmakers pass landmark legislation aimed at protecting same-sex marriages

Understand new legislation that will help codify the right for same-sex couples to marry

Activists gather outside U.S. Supreme Court as justices hear arguments in case involving LGBT rights in Washington

Daily News Lesson December 06 2022

Supreme Court hears case pitting gay rights against religious freedom

Learn about a Supreme Court case that may allow businesses to refuse to serve gay customers under some conditions based on religious exemptions

Demonstrators and ocunter-protestors outside Children's Hospital in Bodton

Daily News Lesson November 28 2022

Debunking common myths about gender-affirming care for youth

Learn why medical care for trans youth is often misunderstood

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Lesson Plan June 28 2022

Lesson plan: Life of LGBTQ+ activist Marsha P. Johnson and her legacy at Stonewall

June 28 is the anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising. Learn about Black trans activist Marsha P. Johnson's role at Stonewall.

Pride Month celebration in New York City

Daily News Lesson June 23 2022

Teachers' guide to LGBTQ youth resources

The following list of resources is designed to aid teachers looking for ways to support LGBTQ students

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