LGBTQ History Month is held each year in October and focuses on the history of LGBTQA+ people and their experiences in the United States. LGBTQ History Month typically includes National Coming Out Day (Oct. 11), National LGBTQ Center Awareness Day (Oct. 19), and an LGBTQ History Month Keynote Speaker. Past speakers have included Laverne Cox, Patrisse Cullors, Michael Sam, Raffi Freedman-Gurspan, Karamo Brown, and Nina West.
Please see information below about previous LGBTQA+ History Month events.
LGBTQA+ Student Initiatives
Center for Student Inclusiveness
Monday, October 3
LGBTQA+ History Month Kickoff
Student Union Plaza | 10:00a - 2:00p
Join us to learn about on and off-campus resources, meet the LGBTQA+ Student Initiatives Staff, and get engaged with the LGBTQA+ Student Organizations.
Thursday, October 6
SpeakOUT Panel: LGBTQA+
Student Union 102 | 6:00p - 7:00p
Join students, faculty, and staff as they answer questions about being LGBTQA+, what it is like, and what it means to them as one of their identities.
Tuesday, October 11
National Coming Out Day
Student Union Plaza | 11:00a - 2:00p
We're celebrating all LGBTQA+ students, faculty, staff, wherever they are in their coming out journey. We'll have a picture opportunity and goodies to take.
Tuesday, October 11
Gayme Night
Student Union 102 | 5:00p - 8:00p
Join us for board, card, and video games! We're here to have fun, make friends, and develop community. Stop in when you're able and stay as long as you can!
Wednesday, October 12
Flamin' Hot Discussion: LGBT History
Student Union 102 & Zoom | 12:00p - 1:00p
Let's talk about the importance of history, discuss what has been straight washed, and dig deep into how our rights have been earned through the years.
Thursday, October 13
LGBTQA+ Living Legend: Dr. Bryant-Lees
Steely Library Reading Room | 12:30p - 1:30p
Learn about an LGBTQA+ Rockstar here at NKU. Dr. Kinsey Bryant-Lees is an Assitant Professor for Psychological Sciences and Industrial Organizational Psychology Master's Program.
Tuesday, October 25
Gayme Night
Student Union 102 | 5:00p - 8:00p
Join us for board, card, and video games! We're here to have fun, make friends, and develop community. Stop in when you're able and stay as long as you can!
Thursday, October 27
We do this! Queer Activist, Past to Present
Student Union Ballroom | 5:00p - 8:00p
Learn about how to get engaged and involved in your local community thorugh activism, volunteering, and learn about the local history of fighting for LGBTQ rights.
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