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GUSD and The Battle Over Inclusivity
05/29/2026
GUSD and The Battle Over Inclusivity
In June 2023, protests GUSD school board meetings became a flashpoint in the national fight over LGBTQ+ inclusion in schools. As conservative and religious voices within the Armenian community rallied against diversity and inclusion curriculum, LGBTQ+ Armenians found themselves watching two core parts of their identity collide in public view — their culture, family, and faith on one side, and their safety, visibility, and humanity on the other. This episode explores the fear, grief, anger, and resilience that emerged from that moment, while unpacking how misinformation, generational trauma, religion, and diaspora identity shaped the conflict. Through personal stories and community perspectives, the conversation examines what it means to fight for belonging in a community you deeply love, and how healing and dialogue may still be possible even after deep division.
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