Students, parents uncomfortable after teacher posts anti-LGBTQ+ comment on social media
Students at a Southgate school are feeling uncomfortable after a teacher made controversial comments on social media.
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After the California State House flew the rainbow flag, commonly known as the gay pride or LGBT flag, Southgate Davison Middle School teacher Michael Radford posted his feelings on it.
"Shameful and embarrassing," Radford commented. "Burn it."
Southgate students, parents uncomfortable after teacher posts anti-LGBTQ+ comment on social media
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