The Human Rights Campaign has declared a state of emergency for the lgbtq+ community. The unprecedented move comes after the passage of more than 75 anti-gay bills this year alone. Here with more is Cheddar News senior reporter Chloe Aiello.
The Roanoke County School Board was lambasted by dozens of speakers Thursday evening for allowing a parent to call certain staff from Glen Cove Elementary “groomers” and “sexual predators” at its meeting last month.
After comments some viewed as anti-LGBTQ+ were made during last month’s Roanoke County School Board meeting, citizens came out in support of those issues within the school system during Thursday night’s meeting.
Roanoke County School Board Vice Chairman Tim Greenway, left, and Chairman Brent Hudson listen to citizen comments during Thursday night’s board meeting. The meeting was attended by a large number of LGBTQ+ supporters, including numerous people who spoke.
After comments some viewed as anti-LGBTQ+ were made during last month’s Roanoke County School Board meeting, citizens came out in support of those issues within the school system during Thursday night’s meeting.
Roanoke County School Board Vice Chairman Tim Greenway, left, and Chairman Brent Hudson listen to citizen comments during Thursday night’s board meeting. The meeting was attended by a large number of LGBTQ+ supporters, including numerous people who spoke.