NC Catholic school cancels class over protest of lesbian guest
DURHAM — A Catholic school in North Carolina invited a black lesbian alumna to speak at a Black History Month event, but canceled the event and classes due to threats of protest. The Herald-Sun reports Immaculata Catholic School canceled classes today after officials learned “a number of groups” planned to protest the talk by Durham councilwoman Vernetta Alston. Alston said Thursday that the school’s move sends the message that black voices can be canceled. […]
