GLSEN will be featured in Ugly Betty's historic
April 7th episode in which Justin comes out!
Read a message the Ugly Betty writers have
written directly to GLSEN supporters!
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"As we continue to follow Justin's growth as a teenager, we are catching
glimpses of the experiences so many young people go through as they discover
their identities," said GLSEN Executive Director Eliza Byard. "Our hope is that someday all students, regardless of how
they identify, will be able to do so in a safe and respectful learning
environment free from bullying and harassment."
Ugly Betty's writers have also penned an email for GLSEN's supporters
describing how their support for LGBT youth and safe schools for all
students, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity/expression, has
played a part in shaping the final Ugly Betty season:
"In our show's final season, we're
very proud to present a storyline about Betty's teenage nephew, Justin,
coming to terms with his sexual identity in high school. That storyline reaches
its peak in our April 7 episode.
We hope you'll watch this
episode; maybe even gather a group of friends to watch it with you. As a
supporter, you'll be proud to know that GLSEN is mentioned prominently. But
what's even more important is that GLSEN's message about safe schools for all
students - LGBT, questioning or otherwise - is at the heart of Justin's story.
While we're saddened that
Ugly Betty's four-season run will be coming to an end this spring, we think
America learned a lot about the different dimensions of gay and transgender
lives. It certainly has been an entertaining, exciting and interesting ride for
us.
Your support for GLSEN is
making real storylines, just like Justin's, possible in schools all over our
country. We applaud the work you do, and hope you'll be watching with all of us
at Ugly Betty as we help our much-loved Justin take the next step in his
personal coming out journey.
Sincerely,
The Writers of Ugly Betty
Silvio Horta
Executive Producer and
Creator
Tracy Poust
Executive Producer and
Writer
Jon Kinally
Executive Producer and
Writer
Abraham Higginbotham
Co-executive Producer and
Writer
DON'T MISS THIS SPECIAL APRIL 7TH EPISODE. CHECK YOUR LOCAL LISTINGS FOR TIME!
Peace,
Leif Mitchell and Liane Roseman
GLSEN Connecticut Co-Chairs
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| The Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network strives to assure that each member of every school community is valued and respected regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity/expression. |
