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Ottawa School Board Walks Away from Pride Parade | Ottawa News
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Ottawa-Carleton’s school board is skipping this year’s Capital Pride parade, citing timing — Pride Month is in June, while the parade is in late August — but critics, including openly gay trustee Donna Blackburn, say it’s a cowardly retreat that sends the wrong message to LGBTQ+ students and staff. Blackburn, who’s marched with students since 2011, is furious the board pulled out after canceling a drag storytime, calling it a step backward in supporting queer youth. She’s demanding the board reverse course before it harms kids’ sense of safety and belonging.
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