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The importance of queer allyship in the classroom

School can be an awkward time for nearly everyone, but for queer students, it can be particularly nightmarish. In a heartfelt and personal talk, Coby Everton shares their experiences of isolation in academic environments and explains why allies are essential in these spaces.

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This talk was presented to a local audience at TEDxYouth@Beaconstreet, an independent event.

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School can be an awkward time for nearly everyone, but for queer students, it can be particularly nightmarish. In a heartfelt and personal talk, Coby Everton shares their experiences of isolation in academic environments and explains why allies are essential in these spaces.

This talk was presented to a local audience at TEDxYouth@Beaconstreet, an independent event.

Read more about TEDx.

About the speaker

Coby Everton

Student, Activist

Coby is a queer student who is extremely passionate about his education and social justice. Art and fashion play a large role in how he expresses himself. Instagram @coby.everton

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