VIDEO: Gay High School Student Delivers Valedictorian Speech He Was Barred from Giving
The administration of Twin Peaks Charter Academy High School in Longmont, Colo., prevented 2015 class valedictorian Evan Young from giving his graduation speech after learning he would announce he is gay. Two weeks later he made his speech to an audience of hundreds. “Democracy Now!” airs Young’s full address and speaks with him about the experience.The administration of Twin Peaks Charter Academy High School in Longmont, Colo., prevented 2015 class valedictorian Evan Young from giving his graduation speech after learning he would announce he is gay. Two weeks later he made his speech to an audience of hundreds. “Democracy Now!” airs Young’s full address and speaks with him about the experience.
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