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КОМЕНТАРІ • 405

  • @PoweredByRainbows
    @PoweredByRainbows  11 місяців тому +2

    To get amazing LGBTQ flags, books, pins, jewelry, magnets, clothing, and more while supporting our educational work, please go to professorpridestore.com/.

    • @Mendips
      @Mendips 2 місяці тому

      MISSISSIPPI IS THE EASIEST STATE TO SPELL AND IS TTHE BEST STATE, DONT ISULT THIS GRWEAT STATE. US MISSISSIPPIANS LIEK AND LOV IT HEERE. I LOV E IT DESPITE IT MAKING MEC STAY CLOSETEET. IT IS BEUTIFUL HERE IN MISSISSIPPI!!!!!!!!!!

  • @MaxDragonwolf
    @MaxDragonwolf 2 роки тому +222

    Wanna know irony?
    Once, back when I still go to public school, we went to the library instead of the usual reading class. It was for why banning books is a bad idea. They pretty much decorated the library in spirits of it, they have a shelf all about it, it carries books that commonly asked to be banned such as a recreation of Anne Frank's diary.
    Now, people are on the move to ban as much books as they please. Including my school district! According to the news, they are banning a book over the fact that people think it involves the "critical race theory" (I have zero clue what that is, so that's all I'm going to say about it).
    Also, stay awesome, reader! ❤🧡💛💚💙💜

    • @ElariaFlori
      @ElariaFlori 2 роки тому +1

      From what I know, the critical race theory is about how there's systemic injustice and prejudice towards people of colour.

    • @MaxDragonwolf
      @MaxDragonwolf 2 роки тому +2

      @@ElariaFlori ah. thank you.

    • @arsomnes
      @arsomnes 2 роки тому +1

      Don't worry, conservatives don't know what "Critical Race Theory" is either.

    • @ElariaFlori
      @ElariaFlori 2 роки тому

      @@arsomnes Yeah it feels like that. And then they don't care to learn and simply try to say it isn't real.

  • @twosideddogstudios8956
    @twosideddogstudios8956 2 роки тому +267

    Book banning shouldn't be allowed in my opinion.
    It means that people are taking away children's ability to learn something new, or possibly discover a new, enjoyable story. I now wonder to myself of all the possible books and stories I might've missed out on because upset parents said it should be banned from the library.
    It is sad that people will do such things as ban literature.

    • @Dianasaurthemelonlord7777
      @Dianasaurthemelonlord7777 2 роки тому +17

      In my opinion, Book Banning and Censorship, as well as burning is a moral sin.

    • @happyandscrapy6890
      @happyandscrapy6890 2 роки тому +5

      Ur right less books less education

    • @StellaBorneWatches
      @StellaBorneWatches 2 роки тому +5

      And if it really has problematic things, well, maybe the problem isn't that they read some book talking about it but that the peers and society teach them that what the books talk about is actually okay or even good.

    • @nullingmulberry
      @nullingmulberry 2 роки тому +2

      YES THANK YOU

    • @GemCB7
      @GemCB7 2 роки тому +2

      In fact, book censorship is always bad. Becuase is taking down basic freedom. But it's more dangerous when that is about increase the ignorance.

  • @gabed.2632
    @gabed.2632 2 роки тому +171

    You finally have the power of God and furries on your side

    • @gabed.2632
      @gabed.2632 2 роки тому +18

      I clicked for the news, stayed for the sassy retorts

    • @datjasminecat
      @datjasminecat 2 роки тому +16

      Ah yes, God and furries, our saviors

    • @ivymothz
      @ivymothz 2 роки тому +11

      the most powerful beings
      source: idk im a furry trust me bro

    • @KatsyKat
      @KatsyKat 2 роки тому +8

      As a furry i can confirm we are probably the most acceptable community :D

    • @BlindingWulf
      @BlindingWulf 2 роки тому +2

      Bruh what?

  • @maggiesworld2418
    @maggiesworld2418 2 роки тому +76

    I live near Mississippi. This HURTS. In my public library, there was this book called, “love makes a family” and featured LGBTQ+ families in the pictures. As a closeted lesbian, it warmed my heart ♥️

    • @XoticKade
      @XoticKade 2 роки тому

      Lmao, I remember hearing the name “Tits McGee.” from a meme.

    • @jungvxyy
      @jungvxyy 2 роки тому

      goofy ahh old generation names

    • @ben_dover97
      @ben_dover97 2 роки тому

      Since when was McGee a goofy name?
      I knew a couple McGee's in my life.
      They were kinda douchebags but I still knew them.

  • @thetireddragon803
    @thetireddragon803 2 роки тому +135

    Mississippian here! Thank you so much for talking about this. Love your channel! You’ve been such a big help to me in figuring myself out and learning more about the community. Thank you!

  • @eethvamp3558
    @eethvamp3558 2 роки тому +61

    I read abt a girl coming out as genderfluid called "Some Girls Bind" at my local library. I loved it and I resonated with her. My town is pretty conservative, so this is a big achievement!

  • @chulsty0806
    @chulsty0806 2 роки тому +36

    You are roasting toasting and burning all these people. "America's Dick" had me laughing

  • @dokimomoi
    @dokimomoi 2 роки тому +104

    I have so much respect for furries now lol

    • @typhoonboom
      @typhoonboom 2 роки тому +14

      yes

    • @Elliott_101
      @Elliott_101 2 роки тому +5

      same

    • @datjasminecat
      @datjasminecat 2 роки тому +7

      Same (I mean I'm kind of a furry idrk)

    • @thatstockin
      @thatstockin 2 роки тому

      Ew no! Have you seen, Vore / Inflation / Werewolf / Fat fetish / Yiff / Gang bang / Submission / Dominance / Bondage / Penetration / Fart fetish / Scat fetish / Pee fetish / etc. ??!
      You see, the joke here is that i know all these genres.

    • @novathefurry638
      @novathefurry638 2 роки тому

      Ty!! :)

  • @hunty12we12
    @hunty12we12 2 роки тому +67

    Could you imagine your state having one of the hardest spellings and not contributing to literacy.

    • @thebeartubechannel7022
      @thebeartubechannel7022 2 роки тому +4

      Connecticut is the first in education and I had to Google how to spell it to make this comment!

  • @bleepbloop5162
    @bleepbloop5162 2 роки тому +58

    So, I’m not even a minute in and I have something to say. As someone from Mississippi, Mississippi sucks. There is homophobia and transphobia everywhere, at least the places I used to live as of the last time I was there a few months ago, and they get upset over some of the stupidest things. Like, I had painted nails and I had to remove them because it was an argument every time I left the house!

    • @bleepbloop5162
      @bleepbloop5162 2 роки тому +9

      Watched to 2 minutes, this does not surprise me one bit. There is a reason I will never move back there and only go to see family. Even then, I’m hesitant.

    • @fellowcomrade3076
      @fellowcomrade3076 2 роки тому

      Haha seems like a nice place to live normally.....I don't really see any problem with these "phobias" I Am actually quite uncomfortable and fed up of "those" people , ya know? (Lbt people....I don't even wanna spell them out)

    • @kriskabin
      @kriskabin 8 місяців тому

      Save yourself, move ASAP!

  • @toontales2479
    @toontales2479 2 роки тому +22

    The people that don’t want these books in their schools are basically saying they want more bullying. Some people are just dumb

  • @rattematte
    @rattematte 2 роки тому +84

    The other day I saw some reviews for a really good book with a gay character, who WASN'T the main character! But... there was a review which said "I guess I should have known better then to choose this book to read with my 5 yr old daughter before fully vetting it ahead of time. I don't think it's appropriate to push a gay agenda to children. It's not OK with me."
    Now let's point out how wrong she was!
    1. The character made no big deal about his sexuality
    2. The character was really nice
    3. He had to change his name because he was gay and had to run away from home.
    (Sorry)
    (The book is called the 'dragon squisher' and is amazing!)

    • @itsmecharlie3520
      @itsmecharlie3520 2 роки тому +10

      Ugh people can be so ignorant

    • @moxrockz
      @moxrockz 2 роки тому +13

      *inhale* Why do people need to stretch it! why is it such a big deal- - w - I bet the 5yo would not even remember it

    • @klutzykaya6439
      @klutzykaya6439 2 роки тому +8

      lmao yeah! I read the Magnus Chase books (really good btw) and looked at some reviews, and there were so many transphobes mad about one of the characters being genderfluid, it was so dumb

  • @typhoonboom
    @typhoonboom 2 роки тому +22

    the opening quote is legendary

  • @cosmic.beauty.blogger5552
    @cosmic.beauty.blogger5552 2 роки тому +16

    That's ridiculous! 😒😒 Apparently they don't know that kids learn about all of this at a very young age.

    • @cosmic.beauty.blogger5552
      @cosmic.beauty.blogger5552 2 роки тому +6

      Like bruh, don't these ppl literally know that ppl learn about sexuality and gender at a young age?

    • @cosmic.beauty.blogger5552
      @cosmic.beauty.blogger5552 2 роки тому +1

      Like they think LGBTQ+ ppl are brainwashed. Bruh their the ones who are brainwashed

    • @brook_angel
      @brook_angel 2 роки тому +1

      @@cosmic.beauty.blogger5552 the problem is, they don't. Sex ed or just education concerning sexuality and gender is highly controversial in the US right now.

  • @nikotheneko2895
    @nikotheneko2895 2 роки тому +10

    imagine your entire political career and reputation is completely tarnished and ruined by a bunch of furries. What a way to go out. I’m so proud.

  • @Dianasaurthemelonlord7777
    @Dianasaurthemelonlord7777 2 роки тому +30

    I've lived in much of the Deep South, Mississippi I mean "Missippi", Texas, Alabama, and Florida... In Texas and "Missippi" I was constantly bullied in school, In Alabama and Florida the same just more extreme plus a few cases of Sexual Harassment and even having our water and power shut off because they "disagreed with your oldest child's lifestyle" they said to my mother, and even charged us insane Late Fees for it even though we paid on time consistently even with my mother's employer holding her pay, also because of me... or having to buy more food because people stole all of our food trying to get my family to move.
    First, it was because I autistic, then they found out I was Pan and Genderfluid... it obviously got worse after that. The schools even told me I wasn't being bullied, and when I was sexually harassed said it wasn't harassment because I liked it because I was a "Sinful Queer Satanist", despite me obviously not liking getting touch rather inappropriately by a complete stranger.
    Yeah, we moved really quick after that... now I live in Texas, again... at least I met my boyfriend here... that is only upside.

    • @taleseylad1249
      @taleseylad1249 2 роки тому +3

      I'm glad you went somewhere better

    • @Dianasaurthemelonlord7777
      @Dianasaurthemelonlord7777 2 роки тому +7

      @@taleseylad1249 not really somewhere better, just I now have people that actually care about me around instead... still deal with the same crap at school though

    • @taleseylad1249
      @taleseylad1249 2 роки тому +2

      @@Dianasaurthemelonlord7777 oh. . .

    • @suprise2311
      @suprise2311 2 роки тому +2

      I hope your life improves, stay strong.

    • @Dianasaurthemelonlord7777
      @Dianasaurthemelonlord7777 2 роки тому +2

      @@suprise2311 It has been, slowly... I mean even if it wasn't I have my family and my boyfriend

  • @keithy5932
    @keithy5932 2 роки тому +38

    Wow I didn't know you were a furry! Totally earned a subscriber today.

    • @FieldOfHats3
      @FieldOfHats3 2 роки тому +3

      Furries being cool is my favorite part of the story

  • @Try-hard-emily
    @Try-hard-emily 2 роки тому +39

    First the don't say gay rule now this what ya doing America what next banning rainbows from forming gosh

    • @aliciasalome3131
      @aliciasalome3131 2 роки тому +11

      Maybe they'll just ban colors altogether! Can't make rainbows without colors... 😂🤪

    • @aliciasalome3131
      @aliciasalome3131 2 роки тому +7

      ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

    • @Shizzy5321
      @Shizzy5321 2 роки тому

      Oh well no one likes America, I'm just worried of what this will do to surrounding countries.

    • @taleseylad1249
      @taleseylad1249 2 роки тому

      these guys are comedians gone wrong

  • @Doveghost
    @Doveghost 2 роки тому +11

    Even if I hadn't have learned about lgbtq+ in school, I (and most other American students) have access to UA-cam videos on the topic, so what will banning books do to stop us from being ourselves anyways? The government never thinks anything through, then again we all know they're idiots

    • @Seminoso
      @Seminoso 2 роки тому

      Ah yes, you have access to internet propaganda

  • @yourfriendlysubaruoutback
    @yourfriendlysubaruoutback 2 роки тому +7

    It's nice that eventually Mayor Knock-off Mugatu lost in the end, and the library got more funding!

  • @mauricuervo190
    @mauricuervo190 2 роки тому +9

    As an LGBTQ author myself, banning books just because they're against "moral codes" and religion is as opressing as being in a cage; people claim about freedom of speech, but when someone or something is going against their opinion, they punish it, they take the liberty away from us and play the victim if we try to defend ourselves, even when we just claim our basic rights as human beings. Mississippi is going to become the next Alexandria, thousands and thousands of wonderful stories will be lost forever inside a cage just because some people don't want their children to learn about love, friendship, that we all are valid no matter our gender or sexual orientation... People like that are forbidding their children from learning about what's important, and instead, they're teaching them about hate, anger, racism, homophobia/transphobia, etc...
    I appreciate the furry community for what they did, I appreciate every person that donated to the cause. The world needs more people like them, people who still have hope on future generations being kind and accepting to everyone. If we want a better world, we need to start with the children, and what's better than educate them in love and kindness? Exactly, nothing; we need to teach them about love and kindness, that we all are valid, we all matter... And the firts step to do it so, is by letting them grab a book :)
    P.D: Sorry for bad grammar, english it's not my first language.
    P.D: I also want to share an experience that I recently had with a book I wrote (not gonna mention the tittle because I don't want people to think this is spam). Last week I sold one copy of my book to one of my coworkers, who is a christian lady. I was worried that she might not like it because of the LGBTQ theme, but to my surprise, she told me she loved it, and even said she was reading it out loud for her grandchildren! When I asked the reason, she said "oh, I just want them to learn to speak properly. They always swear, so I want to show them there are people out here writing amazing stories without any bad words on them", XD
    So, after all, I think religion or personal beliefs are not always a excuse for people to considerate something as innapropiate, but when it does, it gives faith a bad name.

    • @kaiyodei
      @kaiyodei 2 роки тому +1

      please if it dosent exist, write the "heather has to mommies" version of aromantic-asexual-QPR-amatanormitivity for young children.

    • @jobrodie7514
      @jobrodie7514 2 роки тому +3

      I too am a lesbian writer and I agree with pretty much every word you say. I have a series of books called the 'Saltbury Chronicles' which are designed, not for children, but for young adults. They are essentially romances, but deal with a lot of serious gender/LGBTQ issues as well as taking a passionately anti racist stance, but they also use humour a lot so as not to seem preachy. I know from the correspondence I get that I have quite a lot of straight readers who just like the stories, but also use them to get an insight into the LGBTQ experience.

  • @starrydropzzz
    @starrydropzzz 2 роки тому +14

    I’m glad to see my community helping the library.

  • @eris4734
    @eris4734 2 роки тому +23

    idk why mrs. sippy is so hard for people to spell i think its pretty easy

  • @itsmecharlie3520
    @itsmecharlie3520 2 роки тому +21

    Oh God the first sentence of the video had me rolling 😂

  • @DesTheMagicDog
    @DesTheMagicDog 2 роки тому +29

    Furries are powerful. Always!

    • @Dianasaurthemelonlord7777
      @Dianasaurthemelonlord7777 2 роки тому +7

      I can agree, although not a furry myself, however one of my good friends is and they are one of the most interesting people and an artist with such amazing potential.

  • @davithehuman4432
    @davithehuman4432 2 роки тому +114

    Damn... those parents said NLBGQT instead of LGBTQ. They're so illiterate that they can't even say the acronym right. Us furries are making justice for our community! ❤🧡💛💚💙💜🏳️‍🌈
    💖💛💙 (Sorry if this seems like spam)

    • @RedDeadDevilTrigger
      @RedDeadDevilTrigger 2 роки тому +2

      What does NLBTQ even mean

    • @zzpixel4861
      @zzpixel4861 2 роки тому +2

      @@RedDeadDevilTrigger I think No LGBTQ not sure tho

    • @alexthewolf3179
      @alexthewolf3179 2 роки тому +3

      @@RedDeadDevilTrigger idk but just know that LGBTQIA+ community will never back down!!!❤🧡💛💚💙💜

    • @RedDeadDevilTrigger
      @RedDeadDevilTrigger 2 роки тому +2

      @@alexthewolf3179 🏳️‍🌈

    • @kaiyodei
      @kaiyodei 2 роки тому +1

      @@alexthewolf3179 I saw on facebook that it's now LGBTQAIUP+ but nobody told me what the U means.

  • @LJ-mh4eq
    @LJ-mh4eq 2 роки тому +77

    It’s ok we need to support lgbtq+ people and lgbtq based books! We can fight back! 🌈🌈🌈🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️

  • @happyandscrapy6890
    @happyandscrapy6890 2 роки тому +8

    In my school they have a club (which I’m in) called gsa and it’s about lgbtqia+

  • @justisdraws2412
    @justisdraws2412 2 роки тому +7

    Why? THIS IS SYSTEMATIC DELETING! This is fucking bullshit! I don't even live In USA and I am God fucking livid! I know some American can be stupid as hell... Also Thank you furries for stepping In and saved The day! 🥺🥰😍

    • @yharon8243
      @yharon8243 2 роки тому +2

      Systematic censorship. It's awful.

  • @dootlord8673
    @dootlord8673 2 роки тому +12

    6:40 those NLGBQT delinquits

  • @AquaAstro
    @AquaAstro 2 роки тому +12

    Don't worry people,the power the LGBTQ will never be stopped!🏳️‍🌈

    • @flaviuscountry
      @flaviuscountry 2 роки тому

      My thumb accidentally disliked this, but I changed it back. So sorry if it shows a down vote

  • @thisrandomperson1843
    @thisrandomperson1843 2 роки тому +21

    As someone who's from Alabama, I can definitely confirm that the state is an embarrassment when it comes to human rights(like Ivey Kay signing laws banning access to gender affirming care for minors and safe abortion).

  • @flaviuscountry
    @flaviuscountry 2 роки тому +8

    Hey Professor! I'm impressed by this video. I usually am, but this one felt special. It's been a pleasure watching you grow as both an educator and as a presenter. I've said it before, but I like when you get a little fire under you. Anyhow, keep fighting the good one. Love you all 🙂

    • @PoweredByRainbows
      @PoweredByRainbows  2 роки тому

      Thank you so much!

    • @flaviuscountry
      @flaviuscountry 2 роки тому

      @@PoweredByRainbows You're welcome. Thank you for helping me become a better ally/human through education and through your messages of inclusion, tolerance, and above all dignity by validation. Important stuff, Professor, and I think your kindness will serve you well on your journey 😊

  • @thegalacticgator6376
    @thegalacticgator6376 2 роки тому +3

    At my school, I was recently inducted onto a committee to review books that were being considered to be removed. One of the books was Drama by Raina Telgemeier. If you’ve read this book, you know that it’s completely harmless. They wanted it banned because there were gay characters. I’m worried about the path this is going down.

  • @brook_angel
    @brook_angel 2 роки тому +5

    We should just start pushing for a ban on teaching children about Christianity in school. Since they only want to indoctrinate our kids to follow their religion, right?
    But honestly it's so strange how some people think, that simply learning about a topic will change a person entirely.

    • @SamuelSamuelSamuel1
      @SamuelSamuelSamuel1 2 роки тому

      My mom didn’t want me to read
      life of pi bc it talks about other religions 🥶🥶🥶.

    • @brook_angel
      @brook_angel 2 роки тому

      @@SamuelSamuelSamuel1 because other people are evil. And we aren't supposed to know that they exist. As soon as you learn about other cultures you transform into them. Pretty obvious 🤡

  • @maggiesworld2418
    @maggiesworld2418 2 роки тому +4

    What does southern states have against love? 🙄🙄🙄

  • @natapatamepatata
    @natapatamepatata 2 роки тому +5

    "Banning books because the thought of children being smarter than you is scary" yes. But theyre already smarter *points to rant videos abt adults that are dumber than literal children*

  • @SuussyBakka
    @SuussyBakka 2 роки тому +8

    I didn’t think my respect for the lgbt furry fandom would increase by ∞%

    • @ben_dover97
      @ben_dover97 2 роки тому

      I've always had a problem with them but I respect them a lot more than I did.
      I can't let go of the fact that literally dozens of them told me I was in the wrong when a bunch of furry's threw rocks at my pets because I thought they were weird.

  • @axea2823
    @axea2823 2 роки тому +2

    As a person striving to be an LGBTQ author, this is really sad. Keep up the good work work with ur videos.

  • @isabellamacolino6259
    @isabellamacolino6259 2 роки тому +27

    “The land of the free” r u sure

    • @hunty12we12
      @hunty12we12 2 роки тому +5

      It is the "if no one has rights than it is equality" argument again.

  • @ayva1106
    @ayva1106 2 роки тому +5

    Those mayor nicknames tho 😭😭

  • @sorryimsunny
    @sorryimsunny 2 роки тому +18

    yo look at the furries go

  • @glennjohnson5252
    @glennjohnson5252 2 роки тому +16

    As both a member of the LGBT+ community and a future school librarian I really appreciate this video. Thank you so much! #FReadomtoread #WeNeedDiverseBooks #OwnVoices By the way the ALA has a Readers Bill of Rights posted on its website.

  • @smashbot500
    @smashbot500 2 роки тому +6

    Mississippi would make a top tier nuclear test site

    • @waloki
      @waloki 2 роки тому +2

      That kinda seems a bit aggressive

    • @Yourfavoritemess
      @Yourfavoritemess 2 роки тому +1

      You do know supporters live there,right?

  • @RaysArtCorner
    @RaysArtCorner 2 роки тому +65

    Hello I'm looking for advise on coming out to my parents as gender fluid
    I mean my parents support LGBTQ and they are supportive with me being pollysexual demi-sexual and demi-romantic but I'm kinda afraid of coming out as gender fluid soo if anyone has any advise on how to help me a bit that would be appreciated 💜

    • @Lilshay.
      @Lilshay. 2 роки тому +15

      Your parents seem very accepting, maybe talk about all of the genders and drop down some hints and than you can reveal you’re gender Fluid sometime?
      Sorry I’m not good at giving advice,

    • @0content21
      @0content21 2 роки тому +16

      go up to your parents, pour a some water into cup and then throw a piece of paper saying "gender" and watch disintegrate while your parent are completely confused, Then say "I'm genderfluid."

    • @RaysArtCorner
      @RaysArtCorner 2 роки тому +7

      @@Lilshay. OK I will try that thanks for the advise💜

    • @RaysArtCorner
      @RaysArtCorner 2 роки тому +8

      @@0content21 that's gonna be on top of my bucket list of ways to come out

    • @typhoonboom
      @typhoonboom 2 роки тому +3

      I think this channel has some tips

  • @gracetaylor2767
    @gracetaylor2767 2 роки тому +3

    I feel very lucky having a school that is very LGBTQIA+ supportive. We recently added a gender-neutral uniform available (it's an all-girls school) and in pride month, we're allowed to blue-tack a picture of our flag in the hallway, and teachers wear straight-ally pins if they support, which is nearly all of them ^^
    Note: Even when it's not pride month, there is Straight-Ally flags on the school counselor's door. Also, girls can have relationships with other girls openly at school and no one will stop them, judge them or tease them. Again, I feel very privileged and I feel sorry for the people who aren't so lucky.

  • @krismiller5126
    @krismiller5126 2 роки тому +6

    This episode made me angry and laugh out loud. How do I get a signed copy of this book?

  • @dramonmaster222
    @dramonmaster222 2 роки тому +3

    Oh the SHADE in this video is strong and I LOVE it!

  • @UmbraResistis
    @UmbraResistis 2 роки тому +3

    This man roasted an entire group of people with simply facts (the beginning)

  • @amyh3873
    @amyh3873 2 роки тому +1

    The first time I went to the library to look up books on transpeople, I felt embarrassed. We should not feel shame because DeSantis wants us to

  • @chesneyzammit6566
    @chesneyzammit6566 2 роки тому +5

    And that my friends, is why furries are actually good people

  • @TeganThrussell
    @TeganThrussell 2 роки тому +1

    I'm a pre-service teacher, and I did prac at a highschool in a very conservative town. It was the weirdest thing, because the town is very... I don't know how to describe it. They aren't outwardly harming LGBTQ+ or other races, but they're just very quietly against them. Quiet, but firm.
    But this school was such a whiplash from that.
    I guess it came under a new principle or something, cause it's suddenly really pushing for positive portrayals of diversity. They support students from disadvantaged families, try their best to find ways to help students with disabilities, mental health issues, disorders, etc. Teachers walk around with pride pins and lanyards, they openly celebrate NAIDOC week and Pride month.
    It doesn't seem to be well received by the town, but damn if those teachers aren't doing their best to help the next generation be more accepting of people that don't fit their 'norm'.
    I went there three times over two years, and there was always something going on in the background. Mental Health awareness weeks, artwork on the very walls of the school by students to support LGBT or Indigenous communities, fundraisers and awareness events for diseases or disorders, you name it, they promoted it! They had an entire building dedicated to helping students who were suffering mentally or emotionally. They had counsellors and chaplains, contact with religious leaders of about half a dozen religions. Students that didn't have the money to bring their own resources were just... given it! Can't afford a book? Done. Can't afford pens and rulers? Done. Can't afford a bag to carry everything? Might not be pretty but you can t least have a box so you don't drop it everywhere!
    I don't know what devil that principal sold his soul to to get that kind of budget at a state school, but goddamn.
    I just had to get this out there. Even very conservative places can have little hidden gems like this. And this school is going the right way. By not trying to change the adults, and just validate the mere existence of underrepresented people to the children and teenagers, they're significantly increasing the chances that they'll make more of a difference.

  • @zkingsalsa
    @zkingsalsa 2 роки тому +15

    furries are the GOAT
    ...sometimes literally

  • @lambdamax2455
    @lambdamax2455 2 роки тому +2

    I just wish the homophobic propaganda will stop. Come let us unite LGBTQ+ and battle this hate with PURE LOVE

  • @Raccoon469
    @Raccoon469 2 роки тому +4

    Aren't Church and State meant to be seperated?

  • @taleseylad1249
    @taleseylad1249 2 роки тому +6

    this is off topic, but my classmates are starting to use my friend's (male)pronouns and preferred name (Liam)

    • @leebulger7112
      @leebulger7112 2 роки тому

      My brother has a friend named Liam.

  • @silverstar1726
    @silverstar1726 2 роки тому +2

    Just because of this I am going to create a book about the lbgtq+ community and donate it to the local library.

  • @Sprout_Kitty
    @Sprout_Kitty 2 роки тому +10

    I am so proud to be an LGBTQ furry! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈

    • @SamuelSamuelSamuel1
      @SamuelSamuelSamuel1 2 роки тому +5

      I’m proud of being an LGBTQ furry ally. ☺️
      But I’m salty bout one thing, y’all artsy af. Like y’all can draw backgrounds and make masks and shit like tf?
      I grew up to fast in a broken home and I can’t imagine anything.
      (Aphantasia)
      So I think it’s cool that furrys aren’t embarrassed of still having that imagination.
      Odd perspective, but uhh thanks for reading 😎

    • @Seminoso
      @Seminoso 2 роки тому

      😳

  • @KrystalKlearrr
    @KrystalKlearrr 2 роки тому

    6:42 - The way she completely mixed up "LGBTQ" absolutely SENT me, its so bad it's funny lmao

  • @iultimatecartoon
    @iultimatecartoon 2 роки тому +2

    I live in Tennessee and they trying to make it possible to let adults Mary a children

  • @jessicatymczak5852
    @jessicatymczak5852 2 роки тому +10

    Could we not get bugs bunny and his saw and cut Mississippi away from America like he did with Floriduh 🤣🤣🤣😡

  • @blackcatcreations7897
    @blackcatcreations7897 2 роки тому +1

    YES. This is a topic I feel very strongly about. The whole book banning thing is funny, kind of, but I can't put it any better than Hermione Granger did in Harry Potter and the Order of the Pheonix, "Oh, Harry, don't you see? If she could have done one thing to make absolutely sure that every single person in this school will read your interview, it was banning it!"(page 582) Ironically, the Harry Potter series is seven of the most frequently banned books. We should be banning books that are 100% false information, not gay.

  • @ShaqOfHearts7484
    @ShaqOfHearts7484 2 роки тому +6

    Powered by Rainbows what advice would you give to LGBTQ+ people who are multicultural and/or follow a faith. I am Welsh-Australian with also Fijian and African American heritage looking to come out as bisexual to a religious grandmother and idk how she will react. Plz help... It would be much appreciated. 🏳️‍🌈❤️

  • @diplomat_cat587
    @diplomat_cat587 2 роки тому +1

    15:32 My school did a protest for that shortly after It got passed, I was all planned by students, many, many people showed up

  • @Carbon-cringe-human
    @Carbon-cringe-human 2 роки тому +4

    I just wanna say that if someone has a fursuit they probably have a high salary

  • @yharon8243
    @yharon8243 2 роки тому +3

    It's lovely how us furries got to prove ourselves good allies

  • @something_spooky
    @something_spooky 2 роки тому +1

    I’m a single sentence in and I’m already dying 💀💀

  • @meraki48
    @meraki48 2 роки тому +11

    I am honestly so, so thankful I'm in a school that is non discriminatory. Our principal is gay, and he ensures all the students have education on different sexualities, we celebrate pride month, and they even gave out little pride flags to any students or teachers who want them. Some teachers even have them hung up in their classrooms! We also have a noticeboard hanging up in the hallway, filled with pamphlets on how to get further educated on lgbtia+, or where to get help if you need it. Hopefully all schools eventually become like this, sooner rather than later. 🏳️‍🌈
    Also, as an avid reader if anyone wants to read a series with incredible representation of all kinds (both cultural and with sexual identities) I cant recommend Shadowhunters enough. It's a fantasy series, so you might not be into that sort of thing, but if you are, check it out! all the Percy Jackson books are great for diversity too.
    Or if you don't want to commit to a huge series, the song of Achilles is great. Heartstopper is an amazing graphic novel too, that has a show coming out on the 22nd of this month

    • @saltedpork6929
      @saltedpork6929 2 роки тому +3

      Wow, where do you live? /j My high school was terrible with it.

    • @meraki48
      @meraki48 2 роки тому +4

      @@saltedpork6929 aww that sucks😖. You can be an honorary student at my school (:

    • @saltedpork6929
      @saltedpork6929 2 роки тому +3

      @@meraki48 Heh thank you ^^'

    • @labyrinthine444
      @labyrinthine444 2 роки тому +1

      no actually. where. do. you. live?

    • @meraki48
      @meraki48 2 роки тому

      @@labyrinthine444 id rather not say.😅 I will say I am in Europe though.

  • @cerealamog
    @cerealamog 2 роки тому +2

    6:47 "The LngBn...Tw- community is bad" ah yes very education

  • @insertnameherexddd7079
    @insertnameherexddd7079 2 роки тому +2

    good this isn't tiktok otherwise the comments would be a atomic mess

  • @EsmeraldaGarcia-vp5xo
    @EsmeraldaGarcia-vp5xo 2 роки тому +1

    The part where Oklahoma was described as a bottom 🤣. In all seriousness, this book banning/burning is a scary trend, but that part made my day. 😇

  • @BahamutEx
    @BahamutEx 2 роки тому +1

    The US is on a dark path atm...

  • @waddledee6642
    @waddledee6642 2 роки тому +4

    Hey everyone.
    Hope you are alright.
    I hope Mississippi stops being dumb with their education.
    also, you have changed my views on furries and i am no longer ashamed of playing animal jam.

  • @flambleue3195
    @flambleue3195 2 роки тому

    its not the tought of children beeing smarter than them that is scary its the tought of their children beeing less ignorant or thinking "wrong"

  • @avastoyboxandarcade
    @avastoyboxandarcade 2 роки тому +3

    These people can't even say LGBTQ correctly LOL!

  • @maggiesworld2418
    @maggiesworld2418 2 роки тому +2

    6:42 NLBGQ+
    Bruh what kinda goody ahh pronunciation was that?

  • @lynxskip
    @lynxskip 2 роки тому +1

    My elementary school banned books such as: Harry Potter, charlottes web, goosebumps. I bet they have banned diary of Anne frank and stuff like that (if they even have it, my elementary’s library sucked to be honest.) I don’t think books should be banned just because of who wrote it. Like, Susan just because the book has two people of the same sex/ and or gender doesn’t mean it pornography.

  • @Caboose-gq1ve
    @Caboose-gq1ve 2 роки тому +2

    The Streisand effect is the reason I found the holocaust survival tale Maus. Good job Kentucky school board. Though sadly they did succeed in whatever they tried doing.

    • @memeexpert7716
      @memeexpert7716 2 роки тому

      That's how I found the book too! I just bought it today

  • @PsychedSushi43
    @PsychedSushi43 2 роки тому +6

    Now im kinda curious to ask whats your fursona 😃😃

  • @acenerd2278
    @acenerd2278 2 роки тому +1

    Bro professor was just casually roasting mayor Mcgee but the buddy slander by comparing Mcgee to buddy was horrendous

  • @scavengingcrow3498
    @scavengingcrow3498 2 роки тому +1

    Preparing myself to be called the t slur
    I’m trans yet I’m not comfortable with saying the t slur, and there’s these people out here openly saying it when they’re not supposed to (transphobic cisgenders)

  • @opossumancer4217
    @opossumancer4217 2 роки тому

    fursuit and commission money is doing more for their local community than the federal government of the united states

  • @seragorgin
    @seragorgin 2 роки тому

    This is absurd that people do this. I have a question, when someone asks you what your job is do you say youtuber TV presenter or both?

    • @PoweredByRainbows
      @PoweredByRainbows  2 роки тому

      TV Show host or Educator because our show is on regional and national networks besides UA-cam but I’m also an educator first and foremost. So it depends on who I’m talking to but either TV show host or educator.

    • @seragorgin
      @seragorgin 2 роки тому

      @@PoweredByRainbows Ok thank you, that is just a question that has always been on my mind

  • @happyandscrapy6890
    @happyandscrapy6890 2 роки тому +5

    This is why I love furries

  • @suprise2311
    @suprise2311 2 роки тому

    at 6:46 you can see where they think the only thing of importance lies.

  • @feraltrashgoose
    @feraltrashgoose 2 роки тому +9

    Dude lgbtq books are so fucking good and important! They help so many people realize their identity. I love everyone BUT people like these make it hard. Love you all💓💛💚💙💜✨✨✨✨

  • @mac1561
    @mac1561 2 роки тому

    When he said that Mississippi had a song I thought he was going to reference the Phil Ochs song.

  • @dynastygirl2912
    @dynastygirl2912 2 роки тому +1

    Banning LGBT+ books, they will have to pry my MXTX Novels out of my cold dead hands

  • @fluffydream1127
    @fluffydream1127 2 роки тому +1

    90% of this is deserved fact-based roasts

  • @monicacoon2983
    @monicacoon2983 2 роки тому +1

    I love the John Oliver style

  • @DreamLionViolet
    @DreamLionViolet 2 роки тому

    I’m an aspiring author, I want to write a book these kind of bigots want to ban

  • @dinosaur6722
    @dinosaur6722 2 роки тому +1

    I've came out as lesbian to my parents but I'm scared to come out as a furry to them

  • @DeadlyPlagueNot
    @DeadlyPlagueNot 2 роки тому +3

    3:17 I love furries lmao

  • @jacobc9221
    @jacobc9221 2 роки тому

    0:22 "But while we can laugh at the state for *it's* literacy issues" (Check the "English (United States) subtitles)
    How ironic.
    "It's" is the contraction of "it is"
    "its" is the possessive of "it"

  • @raptortristan793
    @raptortristan793 2 роки тому +5

    I live in Tennessee

  • @nancia24
    @nancia24 2 роки тому +1

    Can you talk about unlabeled flag, people and what it means that would make me happy 😊💙💚🧡⚪

  • @Gregssocks
    @Gregssocks 2 роки тому

    i love going to libraries! reading is fun!

  • @charlxng
    @charlxng 2 роки тому +7

    Furries go weeeee

  • @NoNTr1v1aL
    @NoNTr1v1aL 2 роки тому +1

    6:43 Turn on subtitles 😂