LGBTQ+ History Month
About LGBTQ+ History Month (October)
LGBTQ+ History Month is a dedicated month to reflect on the often-overlooked contributions of LGBTQ+ individuals in United States history. It is a celebration of LGBTQ+ individual contributions to history, culture and society and has been observed annually in the Month of October in the United States since 1994, to coincide with 10/11 National Coming OUT Day. While we honor those pioneers who paved the way, we also celebrate and acknowledge the history being made today as we look forward to a more equitable future for all.
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Feature your event on the LGBTQ+ Center Newsletter and Social Media
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Check back for a list of LGBTQ+ History Month events!
Resistance and Resilience
Ranee Henderson’s (she/her-b.1981, Nebraska) multi-disciplinary practice explores class and identity through witty, satirical, and symbolic imagery, confronting trauma and a sense of being cast aside.
Author and journalist Lawrence Roberts will discuss his book “Mayday 1971: A White House at War, a Revolt on the Streets, and the Untold History of America’s Biggest Mass Arrest.” The book chronicles the events of Mayday 1971, when a multi-day Vietnam War protest in Washington, D.C., led to the l
Author and journalist Lawrence Roberts will discuss his book “Mayday 1971: A White House at War, a Revolt on the Streets, and the Untold History of America’s Biggest Mass Arrest.” The book chronicles the events of Mayday 1971, when a multi-day Vietnam War protest in Washington, D.C., led to the l
A panel discussion featuring the School of Peace and Conflict Studies faculty and a delegation of faculty from Chonnam National University will take place in the Kent Student Center Ballroom.
Join us to see the hovercrafts that our Intro to Engineering students have been working on this semester! We have 18 teams that will be competing against each other on an obstacle course in the Timken Atrium!
For more information, contact the Stark Music Department at 330-244-5151.
This cornerstone of the commemoration began in 1971. There will be food before the Candlelight Walk on the Commons and in the Prentice Hall parking lot, and there will be an online signup for the Candlelight Vigil.
This cornerstone of the commemoration began in 1971. There will be food before the Candlelight Walk on the Commons and in the Prentice Hall parking lot, and there will be an online signup for the Candlelight Vigil.
May 4 Hours: The May 4 Visitors Center will be open on May 4, 2024 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
The museum will close briefly at NOON to 2 PM to allow staff to attend the commemoration program.
May 4 Hours: The May 4 Visitors Center will be open on May 4, 2024 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
The museum will close briefly at noon to a allow staff to attend the commemoration program.