Pro-LGBTQ Student Art Taken Down at Georgia School, Compared to Nazi Flag

newsweek.com:

I write this letter to acknowledge a situation at Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary that has caused a great deal of anger and frustration in our community.It has been alleged that a piece of student artwork was compared to Nazi symbolism.

We have investigated the situation and are working to address the issues with all parties involved. To be clear, we condemn this comparison and discrimination in all its forms.The Clarke County School District embraces diversity and inclusion for all students and staff.

We stand with our LGBTQIA+ community and are dedicated to proving our commitment to diversity and inclusion.Since the incident was reported, Athens Pride, a pro-LGBTQ nonprofit, posted on their social media accounts spreading awareness of the situation.The organization reposted the student's pictures with encouraging words."It is beautiful, a reminder to each of us in this time of great divide that there is hope, that love abounds, that acceptance is paramount– and all from the eyes of a child: "Gay is okay," Athens Pride wrote on Facebook.According to the Human Rights Campaign 2018 LGBTQ Youth Report, 26 percent of youth surveyed say they always feel safe in their school classrooms.