A bigoted school district in Mississippi denied Constance McMillen the chance to go to her prom. In fact, the canceled prom altogether in order to prevent her and her girlfriend from attending and are instead hosting a private prom. But, advocates in Mississippi have sprung into action to support McMillen. And we can support them by making a donation to the Mississippi Safe Schools Coalition.

From their website:

Constance McMillen was denied the opportunity to attend prom with her girlfriend.
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Unfortunately this story is all too familiar in Mississippi. The ACLU of Mississippi is working with Constance to get the official school prom reinstated. But if you are interested in donating to a second prom for Constance, the other students at Itawamba High, and the ongoing efforts of the MSSC to make sure LGBT students in MS are protected and treated with dignity in the future, please click on the link below.

NOTE: To earmark money for the MSSC’s work please put “MSSC” in the “Why are you donating?” field or email Jennifer Carr at [email protected] after donating.

https://co.clickandpledge.com/sp/d1/default.aspx?wid=26771

The MSSC is organizing its Second Chance Prom, this year in Constance’s community, so that ALL students, gay and straight, at Itawamba will have the opportunity to be themselves at the prom. We thank you very much for your support! Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions.