GLSEN Omaha

@ProudOwlsOMA We absolutely love this!!! 🏳️‍⚧️

ATTN: Calling all GSA's Does your school have a GSA? We are updating all of our contacts and would love to hear from you. Please send us a message either through Facebook or at info@oma.glsen.org. Even if your school doesn't have a GSA, we would still love to connect with you!

Friends…our kit designed in partnership with @ProudOwlsOMA is on to the Sweet 16. Go vote for your favorites…but we’d really appreciate you supporting @GLSEN and @GLSENOmaha

We may be biased…but the @GLSEN logo looks pretty slick in @Union_Omaha green! 😍

We would like to thank all those who have supported us over the last week. If you would like to learn more about GLSEN Omaha or want to get involved, please reach via our DM's or info@oma.glsen.org.

While we are saddened by the decision to remove GLSEN materials from Millard Public Schools, we will continue to support students, parents, and educators and provide materials and technical assistance on creating safe and welcoming spaces for all students in Nebraska.

We are dedicated to ensuring that all schools in Nebraska are safe for all students and provide affirming images and resources to students and teachers who wish to make their school more welcoming.

GLSEN Omaha serves as a resource for students and educators who seek to create safe and affirming spaces for all students regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression.

Earlier this month, GLSEN Omaha was made aware of a directive by administrators at Millard Public Schools to remove all images and posters that were created by “advocacy organizations” and only materials created by the district would be allowed.

Since the directive was made countless people reached out to the GLSEN Board for support and guidance as our materials were ordered to be removed. To be clear, the materials in question were not placed in the school by GLSEN Omaha board members or volunteers.

Glad to share information and swag with students as part of No Place For Hate #noplaceforhate

And thank you for taking time to be with us during our Reclaiming Our Stories session at the Armed with Hope Conference.

In a touching video that left many in tears, this ad partnership btwn Verizon & PFLAG featured calls between LGBTQ+ youth and a loved one after their coming out wasn't received with love and support. Check it out #Pride #LoveCallsBack vimeo.com/340500513

Tomorrow, we kick off #OmahaGives with an epic lip sync battle between staff, volunteers, and friends of GLSEN Omaha, RISE, & Black and Pink. Attend this epic battle, & schedule your contribution at one of our "donation stations!" Join in the fun. 🎼🎤👯‍♂️ May 21, 2019 #BeThere

If you believe state senator Linehan should leave bullying out of her attempt to pass a bill to funnel public dollars to private schools, unless she intends to support meaningful reform at the state level, email her at: llinehan@leg.ne.gov nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/106/…

NO standardized district anti-bullying programming; and NO punishment for those districts failing to comply with the state requirement to have an anti-bullying policy.

h At 3:15p today, state senator LouAnn Linehan used the example of a "single mother with three children, one of whom is being bullied" in defense of her bill, LB 670, which would offer tax credits to religiously affiliated schools.

Our Co-Chairs were able to attend a training about addressing racism. It's important to be there for students of color everyday. #dontexplainwhy #accomplice #wocshn