October is LGBTQ History Month and celebrates the history and achievements of civil rights and community role models who have contributed to and continue to contribute to advocating for LGBTQ diversity, freedom, equity, and justice.
Join the Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion for a social hour on Thursday, Oct. 26, at noon to celebrate LGBTQ History Month in the UMSON lobby. Hot cider and treats will be available.
National Coming Out Day is also observed every year on Oct. 11. LGBTQ individuals use this day to share their own personal coming out stories to support those who are unable to do so or choose to keep their identities private. National Coming Out Day was also intended to instill pride in LGBTQ communities and to support self-acceptance, public awareness, positive mental and physical health, ally-ship, advocacy, and unity.