Forum, May 16: Targeted by a hateful slur, and no help from the grown-ups
Published: 5/15/2021 10:00:12 PM
Modified: 5/15/2021 10:00:11 PM
Targeted by a hateful slur, and no help from the grown-ups
I am 12 years old, a sixth grader at Marion Cross Elementary School, and an out lesbian to my family, friends and the students in my grade. Recently I was outside Dan & Whit’s with my brother, buying ice cream. In front of us in line were two people from my school. They were having a normal conversation, until one noticed me, turned around to his friends, and loudly announced literally announced “Lesbo!” For those who don’t know, “lesbo” is an offensive and derogatory term for lesbians.