Gun Reform Advocate Emma González Is Bisexual—And The President Of Parkland’s High School GSA
Stoneman Douglas High School student Emma González, who made headlines with her moving call-to-action at a gun control rally after a deadly mass shooting at her school, isn’t new to activism: The 18-year-old is openly bisexual and the president of her school’s Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA).
Just days after the massacre, she was handed a mic and told she could speak to the nation about what needs to be done. Her moving speech “called B.S.” on the NRA—and the conservative politicians who accept donations from the organization. The tragedy has propelled her activism forward, she said: “This has changed me fundamentally to the core.” (read more)
Watch González’s full speech here.
To those who think her sexuality is ‘irrelevant’:
Bi people are far more likely to experience violence, particularly bi women and trans bi folk, especially those of color. Violence against LGBTQ+ people is on the rise, particularly against trans women of color. The second largest mass shooting in the US was at a gay club on a night for LGBTQ+ latinxs in 2016.
The issue of gun violence is very relevant to LGBTQ+ people, even if the media has forgotten. We haven’t.
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