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A student makes an AIDS red ribbon during a World AIDS Day event

Daily News Lesson June 16 2021

After four decades of AIDS, progress has been made but major problems remain

After 40 years of AIDS, progress has been made but major problems remain. Learn about the impacts of policy and stigma on the fight against the HIV epidemic

Daily News Lesson June 14 2021

Pulse shooting survivors continue fight for gun reform on fifth anniversary

Five years after the Pulse shooting discussion continues around gun reform and gay rights

LGBTQ activists and supporters block the street outside the U.S. Supreme Court as it hears arguments in a major LGBT rights case in Washington

Daily Video June 16 2020

How far does the Supreme Court's ruling go to protect LGBTQ rights?

In this lesson plan, discuss the impact of the ruling by the Supreme Court on the rights of gay and transgender employees

Women's World Cup Final - United States v Netherlands

Daily Video July 09 2019

How the U.S. women's World Cup victory is the perfect civics lesson

In this NewsHour Extra lesson, students will learn about the U.S. women's soccer World Cup victory and how it is also a good civics lesson.

Student Voices February 07 2019

Student Voice: For LGBTQ teens, 'hope does exist'

Luke Hartman is an alumnus of Immanuel Christian and wrote this Student Voice piece for PBS NewsHour Extra in order to let all young people, including LGBTQ youth, know that they are loved and supported.

Student Voices January 07 2019

Student activist finds inspiration in Netherlands

By Amie Sillah Before traveling to the Netherlands this summer, I plateaued. I’m …

Student Voices November 05 2018

Student Voice: Three ways voters can support transgender students

"It is our job to vote with everyone’s best interests at heart," writes seventh grader Ava Michelman of Virginia, who asks voters to think of transgender youth on Election Day.

Student Voices March 26 2018

'We were there. We were making history.' Students reflect on the March For Our Lives

From registering voters to student reporting, from the role of race to the underrepresentation of trans youth voices, five students share their reflections on the March For Our Lives.

Lesson Plan July 06 2016

How to use anti-LGBTQ laws to explore social justice

In order to learn more about social justice issues, students will look at important laws affecting members of the LGBTQ community, including Mississippi's House Bill 1523.

Daily Video June 13 2016

50 killed in Orlando nightclub shooting

A lone gunman stormed a nightclub in Orlando, Florida early Sunday morning and opened fire on patrons, resulting in the worst mass shooting in American history.

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