Alexis Lightcap’s Story
Alexis Lightcap realizes what it resembles to feel as though she has no voice.
As a child, Alexis and her sister were detracted from their natural mother and put into child care. It was an unbelievably troublesome ordeal. She felt like her life was wild. Others represented her. “I totally lost my voice,” she says of her time in the child care framework. “I lost my identity.”
Providentially, she was in the end embraced by her eternity family and started to build up some strength in her life. Her folks encouraged her that her voice made a difference and that she could go to bat for herself. Alexis at long last felt engaged to stand up.
“You have a say in this world, and you need to speak up for yourself,”,” they would advise her.
Stunned and astounded in the school washroom
Ongoing occasions in her Boyertown, Pennsylvania school locale have undermined to quiet Alexis once more. At the point when her school made changes to its bathroom and locker room arrangements, it didn’t advise the understudies or their folks. They were given no decision in the issue.
Alexis before long had her very own negative involvement with the school’s unannounced strategy. One day amid her junior year, Alexis strolled into the young ladies’ bathroom and was stunned to see a male washing his hands in her washroom. She was frightened and solidified, realizing that something was wrong, however not comprehending what to do. Alexis turned, came up short on the washroom, and announced the episode to a member of the school staff.
In any case, the school organization did nothing. Rather than listening in to her concerns, the school made Alexis feel as though she were the issue for feeling awkward, hazardous with a boy in her washroom.
Alexis was stunned to find a kid in the young ladies’ bathroom at her school.
Rather, Alexis was compelled to change her lead. For a considerable length of time a while later, she abstained from utilizing the primary young ladies’ bathrooms if she may discover a kid there once more. She had an inclination that she needed to secure herself and be progressively careful. What’s more, it appeared to be in a general sense out of line—as a female, she ought to have the capacity to utilize the female’s restroom and shower zones without expecting that she’ll encounter a male.
She ought to have the capacity to change garments in the regular zones without expecting that she’ll be seen by a male. Also, she ought to have the capacity to take care of the most private, hint needs of her body realizing that just different young ladies will impart the young ladies’ space to her.
“I would never have expected it would be at school that I would encounter something like this.”
— Alexis Lightcap
Standing firm for the protection privileges all things considered
Alexis joined a claim against her school looking to topple the approaches. She’s talking up for herself, and for alternate understudies whose protection was disregarded by the school’s approach.
This David versus Goliath effort hasn’t been simple. While numerous individuals are discreetly steady of the understudy offended parties, Alexis hears a few people vocally dehumanizing the bold understudies who basically ask that their security be ensured. In any case, the adventure hasn’t been without its silver coating. Alexis said this experience has instructed her to depend totally on the Lord—she must choose between limited options to do anything other than.
With your assistance, Alliance Defending Freedom is resolved to continue battling for Alexis.
Alexis has experienced what discrimination really looks like
Despite the fact that Alexis picked up an adoring family and stable home life through her appropriation, moving to Boyertown hasn’t been simple. Alexis is African American. She’s one of not exactly a bunch of dark understudies among the 1800 or more understudies at Boyertown High. Furthermore, she comprehends what genuine separation feels like.
Yet, these troublesome encounters have made her more grounded. She isn’t one to harp on things or stress over conditions that are out of her hands. Alexis’ understanding as an embraced kid and a racial minority have molded her into a fearless young lady who will resist shamefulness. Since, all things considered, she didn’t need to participate in this case against Boyertown Area High. She remained to be a voice for other people.
Without a doubt, once Alexis caught wind of the claim, she realized that she was called to join. Why? Since she felt that her voice brought something else—and required—to the discussion. A female’s point of view on protection should have been heard.
“I have a 13-year-old sister who goes to school there. I don’t want her going into a bathroom where a male is allowed to just walk in there.”
— Alexis Lightcap
In spite of the fact that from multiple points of view her story and quality set her apart from the normal secondary school understudy, in different ways, Alexis is only a regular secondary school young lady. She’s bubbly and charming. She gets a kick out of the chance to spend time with companions and content on her mobile phone. She played tennis. She sang in choir. She took an interest in understudy board, and even won two honors—coming in as #2 for best personality, and another time voted #1 class clown.
Be that as it may, where she separates herself is in her bravery to face unfairness. Boyertown Area High School neglected to secure Alexis’ protection, or hear her out voice. So Alexis is just requesting that the court ensure the security, wellbeing, and poise of each understudy.
If you don’t mind, give generously today to secure Alexis and others like her.
Your blessing today will have an critical impact to stand in the this gap.
Our coalition has built up a solid record of accomplishment in securing religious free and the privileges of understudies. Be that as it may, your assistance is basically required at this point. Since, for Alexis and numerous others, the battle isn’t finished.
God has indicated us on numerous occasions that when we stand together, we can be successful. Be that as it may, securing the protection and wellbeing of understudies isn’t “another person’s battle.” It’s your battle. It’s our battle.
Will you continue to stand with Alexis, and with other students worldwide whose security is being undermined? Partner with coalition movement and #FreeTheSexploited from the lies of #FreeTheNipple and the left
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