Bull City Schools United

bull city schools united (bcsu) mobilizes educators & families to combat race, gender, and anti-lgbtq discrimination in schools while creating positive climates for all students. since the passage of hb2 (a law targeting the rights of trans* and lgbt people in public accommodations), school districts in charlotte, durham, and beyond have expanded their non-discrimination policies, declared non-compliance with unfair laws, and doubled their verbal commitments to protecting lgbt students. despite these important gestures, a wide gap continues to exist between policy language that affirms students and the reality of the support they receive in school. 92% of lgbt students still report hearing negative messages about being lgbt and these students are 2-6 times more likely than their peers to attempt suicide. school is among the least safe places for them. research shows that students with at least 6 supportive teachers are more likely to feel safe in school. these students are more likely