LGBTQ+ Issues
Happy Pride 365
If you attend any Pride parade or festival across the country, you’ll see hundreds of organizations, schools, and companies showing their visibility and support for the LGBTQ community. However, though many states have recently started to open back up, many Pride celebrations are going virtual for another year with little to no in-person events. So, […]
I am Authentic
By: Jared Sampson No one should ever be denied basic human rights because of the color of their skin, religion, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other factor. As a southern, gay, black man; I know all about being prejudged based on not only the color of my skin, but also my sexual […]
Back to School: How to Prepare as an LGBTQ+ Student
By: Jeremy Wallace, CAMPUSPEAK Speaker It’s back to school time again, and for many students, time to head to campus! Attending a college or university is exciting, but can also be overwhelming, and the apprehension and nervousness may be even greater for those students who identify as transgender, gender queer or gender non-conforming. The best […]
A Letter of Encouragement to my Younger Self
When I was in college, there were moments when I thought I knew who I really was, but I was afraid to embrace the idea that I might be “different” from others, or that I may not be exactly what I thought was expected of me. I was scared to open up and explore my […]
Tips for recruiting and retaining LGBTQ+ students.
When I was in high school, I remember checking out the college and university brochures, trying to decide which campus looked like the best fit for me. Like many prospective students, I looked at the city or town the campus was located in, the overall vibe of the community, what kinds of activities were […]
Living as Your Authentic Self
Once I transitioned from female-to-male eight years ago, I was able to live life as my true authentic self. I am embracing the change and progress I have witnessed, not only in who I am, but also in the world around me. I grew up thinking that I was the only one who felt out […]
What will you do for the LGBTQ movement?
On the morning of June 26, I was glued to my computer, tuned in to the SCOTUS Blog relentlessly refreshing my browser waiting for the decisions on the same sex marriage case. I knew that it was a moment in history that, no matter the decisions, would have a major impact on the world. I […]