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Fun Fact

Gay-straight alliances

(GSAs) and queer-straight
alliances (QSAs) are school

clubs. They are run by students
who want to support the LGBTQ
community. They are a safe

place for kids to talk about
LGBTQ issues. Many GSAs
and QSAs take part in

Pride events.

Gender symbols were first used to

represent the gay community in the 1970s. A

circle with a cross represents females. A circle

with an arrow represents males. Two of the

same gender symbols together are a symbol

of gay women or men.

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