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 2
LGBTQA+ History Month Kickoff
Student Union Ballroom | 6:00 - 8:00pm
Join LGBTQA+ Student Initiatives for our kickoff of LGBTQ History Month! We will have an informational resource fair and our annual drag show headlined by legendary Louisville Queen, DJ Syimone.
Tuesday, October 10
Gayme Night
Student Union 102 | 5:00 - 7:00pm
Join LGBTQA+ Student Initiatives for a night of fun, games, and friendship!
Wednesday, October 11
National Coming Out Day Monologues
University Center Ballroom | 4:00 - 6:00pm
Join us for an evening celebrating artistic expression, personal journeys, and community building. A variety of mediums will be on display/performed. Refreshments provided.
Thursday, October 19
LGBTQA+ Living Legend: Dr. LaVette Burnette
Steely Library Reading Room | 12:30 - 1:30pm
Dr. LaVette Burnette, Director of LGBTQA+ Student Initiatives, speaks about the importance of crafting your own narrative.
Tuesday, October 24
Gayme Night
Student Union 102 | 5:00 - 7:00pm
Join LGBTQA+ Student Initiatives for a craft night and zine making workshop! Come be a part of our campaign to amplify the voices of LGBTQA+ students and share your story through art!
Northern Kentucky University
Student Union 309
20 Kenton Drive
Highland Heights, KY 41099
Local: +1 (859) 572-5835
