Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network (GLSEN) Cleveland, a local chapter of the national Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network, formed in 1995. GLSEN Cleveland’s purpose was to “create a safe atmosphere for in schools for GLBT students…as well as to provide resources for students and educators seeking to foster an environment of respect on their campuses.” GLSEN Cleveland members held meetings on the second Wednesday of each month at Lakewood Presbyterian Church, 14502 Detroit Avenue. Together with PFLAG Cleveland, TransFamily of Cleveland, BlackOut Unlimited, and the LGBT Community Center of Greater Cleveland, GLSEN Cleveland has participated in the Safe Schools are For Everyone (SSAFE) program and the annual Vigil For Our Children in order to “draw attention to the discrimination, prejudice and harassment that gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered children face in their schools, churches, and communities, and to express our love, understanding, and support for them.”
Additional information coming soon.
Resources
- “4th Annual Vigil For Our Children.” PFLAG Cleveland. (Archived webpage ca. 2005).
- Ashley, Gene. “GLSEN Youth Conference Set for CSU Next Saturday.” Gay People’s Chronicle. April 4, 2008. Page 7.
- Austin, Eric. “What I Did on my Summer Vacation.” Gay People’s Chronicle. August 4, 2000.
- Glassman, Anthony. “GLSEN Cleveland Celebrates Ten Years.” Gay People’s Chronicle. July 8, 2005. Page 1, 2.
- Glassman, Anthony. “A Year of Milestones: PACT to Honor Long-Lived Groups.” Gay People’s Chronicle. May 13, 2005. Page 1.
- Hammock, Karen. “GLSEN Helps Youth by Working to Change Schools.” Gay People’s Chronicle. Pride Guide 2001.
- Major, Mika. “GLSEN Chapter Now Has 30-County Scope.” Gay People’s Chronicle. Pride Guide 2006. Page B-14.
- Maruszan, Judy. “SSAFE Has Record Year and Looks Forward to 2001.” Gay People’s Chronicle. January 26, 2001. Page 6.
- Montgomery, Judy. “GLSEN to Honor Pathfinders at June Awards Dinner.” Gay People’s Chronicle. Pride Guide 2003. Page B-2.
- “Northeast Ohio Chapter.” GLSEN.
- “Safe Schools are for Everyone (SSAFE).” LGBT Community Center of Greater Cleveland. (Archived webpage ca. 2006).