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Opinion | I Wish I Had Learned LGBTQ History In School LGBTQ people have made tremendous contributions to American culture, yet no one talked about them in class.

Indiana GSA students are invited to join Indiana Youth Group (IYG) for these events leading up to Indy Pride!

Friday, June 1st: IYG's LGBT Prom
This year's LGBT prom will be at the Arts Garden at Circle Centre Mall from 7pm - 10pm. All youth ages 14 - 20 are welcome. Our theme this year is "A Night With the Stars."

Wednesday, June 6th: Rainbow Connection at IYG
IYG's first of three theme nights is dedicated to all things rainbow! Youth are invited to come enjoy free food and fun in their brightest rainbow attire.

Thursday, June 7th: The Freaks Come Out at Night
Thursday at IYG will be an event the youth are calling "Gay Halloween." Youth are invited to come to IYG in full costume.

Friday, June 8th: Mocktails at Sardi's
Flyer attached. Our theme for Q***r Youth Night this year is "Mocktails at Sardi's," a fancy party complete with guest drag queens, a DJ, free dinner and alcohol-free cocktails.

Saturday, June 9th: March with Us @ Indy Pride
All of Indy's GSA students are invited to march with Indiana Youth Group during this year's Pride parade! We are still waiting for information from Indy Pride regarding when and where to meet on Saturday, so please leave a comment below if you'd like to be updated.

This Friday is the national Day Of Silence in response to LGBT youth suicides and the silencing of LGBT students at school. Register your GSA at the link if you haven't already! Are your students planning to participate?

GLSEN's Day of Silence A student-led national event highlighting the silencing and erasure of LGBTQ people at school.

The Indiana GSA Network is getting revamped! If you're a GSA Adviser please comment below so we can get you pre-registered for next school year and add you to a support group for other incredible teachers like you. Tim Cox, our new state coordinator, will reach out with more info.

Announcement - Change in Staff at INGSA http://bit.ly/2vKCjAS

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Central Indiana GSA Region!
Join Us for a regional gathering!
Meet your neighbors, eat some snacks, dream up some big plans for next year!
May 16th, 4-6pm
@ IYG
RSVP here! : https://goo.gl/forms/efnvSNFENricAcan2

Join Us for the Southern Indiana GSA Regional Meeting!
Tuesday May 23rd from 4-6pm
At the Rhino Youth Center in Bloomington

Join us for an informal gathering with snacks! Get to know your neighboring GSA's, and dream up future plans together!

RSVP here!: https://goo.gl/forms/lAzopb2vJPq1xU9g2

The Break the Silence Open Mic Night was so powerful. Thank you to all who came. Thank you to all who shared. Thank you for being vulnerable with us. Thank you for your voice!

Come hear amazing original pieces by q***r youth, or perform yourself!
Let's Break the Silence!!

Today is Day of Silence!
Share with us how you observed the Day of Silence. How did it go? Did you receive a lot of positive reactions, or negative? How did it feel to stay silent all day?

Tomorrow is Day of Silence!
How are you planning to let people know you are staying silent?
Share pictures of your buttons, cards, or signs and share with us!