On Sunday night in front of the millions of viewers watching the 2017 Grammy Awards, actress Lavern Cox stood on stage and gave a shout out to a Virginia high school student.
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A teenager whose lawsuit against his high school is going to the Supreme Court got a shout out at the Grammys
Actress Lavern Cox stood on stage at the Grammy's and gave a shout out to a Virginia high school student.
Actress Lavern Cox stood on stage at the Grammy's and gave a shout out to a Virginia high school student.
"Everyone, please Google 'Gavin Grimm,'" Cox said. "He's going to the Supreme Court in March. #StandWithGavin."
Cox, who is transgender and is an advocate for LGBT rights, elevated awareness for the case which was likely unknown to many viewers.
Grimm is a transgender student who sued his high school in federal court for refusing to allow him to use the boys' bathroom, which corresponds to his gender identity.
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The court pointed to guidance from The Department of Education and Justice Department directing schools to allow transgender students to use the bathroom that aligns with their gender identity.
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