The echoes of laughter and joy could be heard from the lobby at the Stork Family YMCA in Waterloo, as students from across the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) came together for a special event called Visibility, celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Transgender Pride Flag.
Students had the chance to hear and learn from Monica Helms, the creator of the Transgender Pride Flag, along with members of the Brunswick Four: Pat Murphy, Sue Wells and Lamar Van Dyke. They spoke with students about their personal experiences with homophobia, transphobia and harassment. Students learned about progress made in the 2SLGBTQIA+ rights movement, but also how far we have to go.
