Freedom Writers Podcast

This episode embraces a spirit of acceptance and pride by listening to stories from members of the LGBTQ community. Freedom Writer Teacher Tara Bordeaux talks about overcoming tremendous obstacles and hateful opposition in her journey to becoming the 2018 Texas Teacher of the Year. Then Erin Gruwell shares her conversation with advocate and activist Matthew Boger. After being thrown out of his home at the age of thirteen because of his sexuality, Matthew was savagely beaten by a gang of neo-Nazis and left for dead. Twenty-five years later, Matthew came face-to-face with one of his assailants and ventured down a remarkable path of forgiveness and friendship. Links and Resources: Questions, stories, reviews? Contact us: podcast@freedomwritersfoundation.org More on Tara Bordeaux: 2018 Texas Teacher of the Year Announcement: https://atxne.ws/2zljGcN https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=diYWNTKWr7o More on Matthew Boger: Matthew Boger and Tim Zaal on NPR: https://n.pr/2MWSDWW "Facing Fear" website: http://www.