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The Stonewall Inn demonstrations of 1969 marked a pivotal moment in the fight for LGBTQ rights, leading to the establishment of Pride Month being celebrated in June. This year, the University of Cincinnati and the UC Alumni Association are excited to celebrate Pride Month 2023 with various events, including the Pride Parade and Festival on Saturday, June 24. We welcome all alumni to join us in celebrating diversity, equity and inclusion throughout June and beyond. 

Pride month is an excellent opportunity to show your support and learn more about the ways The LGBTQ Center at the University of Cincinnati supports the mission of the University of Cincinnati through a commitment to diversity, equity, leadership development, and intellectual inquiry with particular respect to sexual orientation and gender identity. The Center is an inclusive campus community that welcomes people of all sexual orientations and gender identities and provides support, resources and advocacy. The Center facilitates LGBTQ visibility by promoting and enhancing understanding, acceptance, and awareness regarding LGBTQ issues. Cincinnati supports the mission of the University of Cincinnati through a commitment to diversity, equity, leadership development, and intellectual inquiry with particular respect to sexual orientation and gender identity. The Center is an inclusive campus community that welcomes people of all sexual orientations and gender identities and provides support, resources and advocacy. The Center facilitates LGBTQ visibility by promoting and enhancing understanding, acceptance, and awareness regarding LGBTQ issues.

Your generous gift to the LGBTQ Discretionary Fund will help support the LGBTQ Center enhance the campus community for LGBTQ students and their allies through intentional advocacy, providing a safe space, intersectional programming, and access to culturally relevant resources.  Such programs include, but are not limited to:

• Growing Lavender Graduation celebration
• Training for Pride Advocates (student mentors who help with training)
• Need-based grants to support students experiencing housing or food insecurities

The UC Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) Alumni and Friends Network was created in 2010 to provide to foster connections among LGBTQ alumni and their allies, and create a sustainable link back to their alma mater through programs, events, and activities. UC Alumni Association is presently seeking alumni to serve as members of the leadership committee to assist in creating valuable program for our LGBTQ alumni and allies. Contact Maurice Stewart to get involved with the LGBTQ Alumni and Friends Network

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