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Our full statement:

Deana Griffiths has previously decided not to vote in favor of any proclamations that are put before the school board as a practice, but went out of her way to comment on the LGBTQ+ history month proclamation. That is not neutrality but targeted disrespect. If Griffiths truly believed proclamations were meaningless, she would remain silent on all of them. Her decision to single out this specific proclamation with such ignorant commentary can only be understood as malicious.

Recognition of history is not “promotion of a lifestyle.” LGBTQ+ students, staff, and families exist in Loudoun and deserve the same dignity as everyone else. Griffiths’ attempt to frame recognition as “inappropriate content” is harmful, especially to young people who already face higher rates of bullying and mental health struggles when leaders stigmatize them. In fact, decades of research show that inclusive education that teaches respect and representation is one of the most effective ways to prevent bullying and improve school climate.

When exclusionary rhetoric is voiced so openly, it emboldens others to follow suit. This is evident in the shift of board members Shernoff and Labell who supported this proclamation last year but opposed it this year.

Loudoun School Board approves LGBTQ proclamation despite opposition Loudoun County School Board proclamations are typically noncontroversial, but a proclamation recognizing October as LGBTQ+ History Month drew three no votes at the board's Sept. 30 meeting.

FAITH HAS A VOICE CANDIDATES FORUMS

The NAACP Loudoun Branch and Holy & Whole Life Changing Ministries Int’l, along with our community partners, invite you to our 2025 Candidate Forum Series. This 10th annual voter education event unites community and leadership, faith and action, to inspire positive change.

When: Monday, September 8th & 15th
Where: The Douglas Community Center, 407 East Market St, Leesburg, VA 20176

Candidate Meet & Greet: 6:30 PM
Forum Begins Promptly: 7:00 PM

September 8th: Virginia State Offices Forum
September 15th: LCPS School Board Forum

Your voice is crucial, and your presence can shape the future. Join us, get informed, and engage with candidates who aspire to serve you. Together, let’s harness our collective power to drive meaningful change.

Our GOP school board candidates have been hiding their disdain for trans children behind cries of, "but what about funding our Title I schools!" The truth is that there's no bigger threat to education funding than the GOP themselves.

House GOP eyes 27% cut to Title I The FY 26 proposal would eliminate funding for teacher training, full-service community schools and English Language Acquisition programs.