LGBTQ+ History & Pride Month
During LGBTQ+ History Month (Oct. 1st - Oct 31st), we honor and celebrate the achievements that the LGBTQ+ community has influenced across the world. LGBTQ+ history month was founded by Missouri high school teacher Rodney Wilson, who has dedicated the month of October to learn about the history of the LGBTQ+ movement and historical figures.
LGBTQ+ Pride Month (June 1st - June 30th) was created to honor the 1969 Stonewall Riots in Manhattan, New York City. Pride Month focuses on the LGBTQ+ movement towards equality and the visibility of LGBTQ+ people. Due to Pride Month celebrated in June, L&C celebrates Pride Month during April to accommodate for the academic school year.
Many thanks to Queer Student Union, Gagged, Hillel and the LGBTQIA+ History Month Planning Committee for helping us with this month of events!
2024 Events
- Thursday, October beginning at 6:30pm Queer Open Mic Night, hosted by IME and The Coop at the Coop (located below Tamarack in front of Pac Man lawn)
- Friday, October 11th from 10:00am-12:00pm: Come Celebrate National Coming Out Day with a sweet treat in the IME suite (3rd floor of Fowler).
- Friday, October 18th from 7:30-10pm in Smith Hall: National Coming Out Day Celebration! Join us for a night of celebrating LGBTQ+ History and National coming out day by dancing the night away. RSVP is appreciated.
- Thursday, October 24th from 4:30pm-6:00pm in Beth Miller Lounge (Near spiral staircase in Fowler 2nd floor): LGBTQ+ History Month Planning Committee presents a Queer Clothing Swap opportunity. Get what you need that expresses who you are! Location: Beth Miller Lounge (clothing swap) Refreshments (IME Suite).
More information and RSVP forms in our LinkTree!
IME’s LinkTree
Learn about our Queer Student Union (QSU) student affinity group!
qsu@lclark.edu | Instagram
Learn about our Queer Trans People of Color (QTPOC) student group meetings by reaching out to qsu@lclark.edu
Resources for LGBTQ+ community members:
Trans Day of Remembrance Booklet