Schools
Long Beach Address Hate Speech In Board Of Education Meeting
The March 12 meeting included Long Beach High School sophomore, Lucy Nash, president of the school's No Place for Hate club.
LONG BEACH, NY — Bias and hate speech was a topic at the Long Beach Board of Education meeting on March 12.
Dr. Jennifer Gallagher opened her remarks about how the district confronts bias, celebrates diversity and fosters a sense of belonging.
Following her video presentation, Lucy Nash, the president of Long Beach High School's No Place for Hate club, spoke.
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The sophomore addressed the group's close coordination with the Anti-Defamation League to end bias and to stop bullying.
The No Place for Hate club recently held a popcorn fundraiser to enhance school signage to support the program.
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