Student Rally to Denounce Discrimination Against Kentucky Students
April 18, 2006
What: The Kentucky Collegiate Coalition (KCC) will be hosting a rally to raise awareness about the expulsion of Jason Johnson from the University of the Cumberlands for being gay. The Kentucky Fairness Alliance (KFA) is co-sponsoring the event. Confirmed speakers include Skylar Jordan, vice-chairperson of KCC; Christina Gilgor, executive director of KFA; and State Senator Ernesto Scorsone of Lexington.
Where: Brier Creek Park in Williamsburg, Kentucky.
When: April 19 beginning at 10 a.m.
Who: The Kentucky Collegiate Coalition (KCC) is an alliance of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) student groups on college campuses throughout Kentucky.
Why: “KCC members support Jason and all gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender students in Kentucky. No student should be denied access to an education based on sexual orientation or any other difference. Fair-minded Kentuckians are outraged that any discrimination is allowed to happen in our state. We are deeply concerned that other students in Kentucky and elsewhere will have to face the fear that their right to an education and to be themselves is in jeopardy.” – Kelli Persons, Chairperson, Kentucky Collegiate Coalition.
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