GLSEN Releases Online Public Awareness Videos in Celebration of LGBT History Month

Contact:
Daryl Presgraves
646-388-6577
dpresgraves@glsen.org

Oct 01, 2006

NEW YORK � In recognition of the start of the new school year, LGBT History Month in October and GLSEN�s Ally Week (October 15-21), the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN) is excited to make several of its Public Service Announcements (PSAs) and other video segments available for viewing at YouTube.com. The spots include several PSAs co-produced with MTV News, a PSA with Judy Shepard and informational videos about GLSEN and its efforts to make schools safe for all students, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity/expression.

Three featured PSAs are:

GLSEN: Teach Respect (00:30)

GLSEN: Proud (02:58)

GLSEN: Proud 2 B A (female) (00:34)

All videos can be seen on YouTube, click here.

About GLSEN
GLSEN, or the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network, is the leading national education organization focused on ensuring safe schools for all students. Established nationally in 1995, GLSEN envisions a world in which every child learns to respect and accept all people, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity/expression. For more information on GLSEN�s educational resources, public policy agenda, student organizing programs, research, public education or development initiatives, visit www.glsen.org.

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