Queer valedictorian whose speech was cut off explains how he is fighting mental health stigma
July 04, 2021
LGBTQ+ Mental HealthBryce Dershem, the valedictorian of Eastern Camden Regional High School who appeared to be cut off by a school administrator when he changed his pre-approved speech to talk about his queer identityand mental health stigma, shares why he felt he needed to speak up. The school has requested an independent review from the Department of Education to investigate the incident.