LGBTQ+ History Month 2018

A Celebration of LGBTQ+ History Month 2018

Sheroes, Heroes & Queeroes

Monday, Oct. 1

Inspiring Radical Creativity: An Evening with Gabby Rivera (w/ Q&A)

McAllister Auditorium

Beginning at 7 pm

Writer, speaker, storyteller, Latinx culture nerd will speak about her book Juliet Takes a Breath and the Marvel comic superhero America Chavez.

Wednesday, Oct. 10

Queer Brown Voices: Personal Narratives of LGBTQ+ Activism

LRTF 101 (Main @ Courtland)

10:50 am - 12:05 pm

To disrupt the cycle of sexism, racism and homophobia that they experienced, LGBTQ+ Latinas/os organized themselves on local, state and national levels, forming communities in which they could fight for equal rights while simultaneously staying true to both their ethnic and sexual identities.

Thursday, October 11

Coming Out Day at SAC

LSC Mall Area

11:30 am - 1:30 pm

Come celebrate International Coming Out Day at SAC with a photo booth, flags, and an opportunity to come out as member or ally to the LGBTQ A+ community.

Tuesday, Oct. 16

Coming Out is Still a Political Act with guess speaker Ashley Smith, Transgender Activist

VAC 120

12:15 - 1:30 pm

Wednesday, Oct. 24

Pride Open Mic: Share Your Status

William R. Sinkin Eco Centro (1802 N. Main Avenue)

6 - 8 pm

Share Your Status” is the theme for poetry, spoken word, and other performance art at this LGBTQ+ History Month event. This event is free and open to the public.

Wednesday, Oct. 31 & Thursday, Nov. 1

LGBTQ+ History Exhibit

Library Exhibition Area, MLC 4th Floor

8 am - 3 pm

Students at San Antonio College will host an exhibit on the history of the LGBTQ+ Civil Rights Movement. The exhibit will include poster displays and oral histories highlighting important developments and milestones in the struggle for equality and acceptance. Students will provide tours for attendees.

For more information or to volunteer please contact Dr. Jonathan Lee at jlee@alamo.edu

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