Bullied Black Gay Teen Facing Explusion
Don Lemon talks to teen "Dynasty" Young, who's facing expulsion after bringing a stun gun to school to ward off bullies. Dynasty's mother, Chelisa Grimes, stands in full support of her gay son. According to a report conducted by the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN), more than 80% of LGBT students of color reported hearing the word “gay” used in a negative way, such as the expressions “that’s so gay” or “you’re so gay,” often or frequently in school. Approximately one quarter of African American (22%) students like Dynasty had missed at least one full day of school in the past month because they felt unsafe or uncomfortable.
