I am just as excited about black history being taught in schools as I am about gender diversity being taught in schools. In 2019, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed House Bill 346 requiring all schools in the state of Illinois to include the role and contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people in the history of this country in official textbooks.
Illinois State Senator Heather Steans said one of the best ways to overcome intolerance it through education and exposure to different people and viewpoints.
https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/456988-illinois-passes-law-requiring-lgbt-history-curriculum-be-taught-in
Peace, C. King, MD