The Los Angeles Unified School District is promoting a “Rainbow Club” for “LGBTQ+ elementary students and their friends.”
According to the district, “Rainbow Clubs are inclusive spaces for elementary students to explore LGBTQ+ related topics. Using art, books, games, and other activities, students can build confidence, self-awareness, and community. Rainbow Clubs contribute to a safe, affirming, welcoming and healthy school environment.”
Outlined in its “Rainbow Club Activity Guide,” the heading on each page of the 20-page activity guide lists two school district departments, “Student Health & Human Services and Human Relations, Diversity & Equity.”
“Welcome to Rainbow Club!” one greeting card reads. “This is a space for celebrating many types of identities, including Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Nonbinary, Queer, Questioning, Intersex, Ace and Two Spirit identities! All students are welcome here.”
The “Love Is Love” section suggests watching a short Pixar clip titled “In a Heartbeat,” which is about two schoolboys who become attracted to each other.
From The Blaze:
Discussion questions include, "Had you seen this or other movies with LGBTQ+ characters?" "Do you think it’s important to have queer/trans characters in a movie or TV show?" and "Have you seen characters who share an aspect of your identity before?"
