Homophobia is still rampant in Jackson, Mississippi. Just ask 18-year old high school senior Constance McMillen.
Rather than let her wear a tuxedo and bring her girlfriend to the high school prom school authorities cancelled the prom!
Here’s what they had to say:
"However, at this time, we feel that it is (cancelling the prom) in the best interest of the Itawamba County School District, after taking into consideration the education, safety and well being of our students."
Whose safety are they worried about? McMillen and friend, or the entire student body? It’s a point to ponder after reading the whole story here:
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