FIU LGBTQA Events

Bullying exists within LGBTQ community, students say

Bullying and discrimination within the LGBTQ community is an issue that many people have to deal with, in particular, those who identify as bisexual, transgender or gender nonconformity.

University celebrates National Coming Out Day

National Coming out Day was first introduced in 1988 by Robert Eichberg and Jean O’Leary in order to commemorate the 1987 march in Washington to promote gay and lesbian rights. It wasn’t until 1990 that the holiday spread around the United States. Today, the holiday is well respected and celebrated with more supporters each year.

LGBTQA talks about transgender issues

Kayla Johnson/Contributing Writer “Understanding the T” was an event held to honor members of the trans community, one that has been largely ignored. This discussion is a part of our University’s goal to bring about social awareness. This discussion was held last Thursday, Nov. 19 in WUC 155 and organized by Mario Lara, a graduate […]

LGBTQA Initiatives hosts reception for BBC students

Cristina Jatib/Contributing Writer The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, and Allies Initiatives hosted their welcome reception to kick off the fall semester. The event was open to everyone, offering food and a friendly place to meet and mingle with people who were interested in what the Initiatives had to offer. Some students were new to […]

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