On Tuesday, April 22, 2025, from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM, The Coalition for Inclusive Schools & Communities, Live In Your Truth, and The Montgomery County Pride Family will host a landmark Rally for Inclusive Education outside the United States Supreme Court.
As the nation’s highest court hears arguments in Mahmoud v. Taylor, a pivotal case centered on the fundamental right to inclusive education and representation, human rights advocates, educators, students, families, artists, and faith leaders will unite in a bold and joyful demonstration of support for inclusive education.
This is not just about one lawsuit or one school system—it's about the soul of public education in the United States. The rally calls attention to rising efforts to ban books, erase diverse identities from curricula and classrooms; threatening the civil liberties of marginalized students and their families.
The rally will feature speakers from across the country, including students, educators, national civil rights leaders, and inclusive book authors. Diverse performers and the community will amplify the rally’s themes of affirming inclusive education environments, empowerment, visibility, and joy.
Confirmed Rally Co-Sponsors include:
● The Coalition for Inclusive Schools & Communities
● Live In Your Truth
● MoCo Pride Center
● The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights
● National Women's Law Center
● Authors Against Book Bans
● Poolesville Pride
● SEAT (Students Engaged in Advancing Texas)
● First Conversations
(Additional co-sponsors will be announced in the coming days.)
Organizations interested in signing on as co-sponsors may still do so by contacting: robyn@liveinyourtruth.org.
For media inquiries or interviews, please contact:
Phillip Alexander Downie
ceo@mocopridecenter.org
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Important Information
This rally is a nonpartisan, educational, and advocacy event organized in accordance with the guidelines set forth for 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. The purpose of this rally is to uplift the importance of inclusive education, affirm the value of diversity in schools, and provide space for community voices, especially those impacted by exclusionary policies and narratives.
We do not support or oppose any political candidates or parties. Our focus is on raising awareness, building community power, and supporting safe, affirming learning environments for all students, in alignment with our mission to promote equity, dignity, and justice.
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