Yesterday kicked off Hofstra University’s 2012 LGBTQ Heritage
Month with the Opening Reception.
At the reception, participants
were able to learn about famous LGBTQ role models through various informational
posters presented throughout the room. The Pride Network provided interesting
facts about LGBTQ pre-20th Century history. In addition,
Queerocracy, a grassroots organization in NYC working to promote and realize
social and economic justice through activism and education, presented
information about issues some members of the LGBTQ community are thinking about
this election season.
We, at Hofstra University, are proud to be an institution that
advocates for our LGBTQ community and also hosts a strong Pride Network student
organization. We strive to not only highlight LGBTQ events throughout our heritage
month, but also throughout the year. However, it is important to recognize that
this month is special in that we will be joining others across the nation to
celebrate and advocate LGBTQ history, equality, and acceptance.
As members of the LGBTQ community
traditionally cannot learn about their history at home or in school, the
nation-wide LGBT History Month was
created to celebrate
the key people who aid in the LGBTQ equality movement, to foster community
between those who identify as LGBTQ or as allies, and to educate the public on
LGBTQ civil rights issues, intercultural sensitivity, and acceptance.
I encourage you to look at our LGBTQ Heritage Month calendar. Show your support of
our LGBTQ community by
participating in our events throughout the month.
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Photo By: Nolan Meditz, Graduate Assistant, Division of Student Affairs, Communication/Parent and Family Programs
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