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LGBTQ2+ History Month — marked each October successful the United States — observes the past of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and two-spirit communities’ quest for civilian rights and celebrates their achievements.
Fresno State has a assortment of events taking spot during the period of October, honoring the important contributions of LGBTQ2+ members of the field community:
Oct. 7: Banned and Challenged Books Exhibit Walkthrough, presented by the Fresno State Library and Cross Cultural and Gender Center LGBTQ2+ Programs and Services, from 2 to 3:15 p.m., TLC Pride Room (Thomas Building, Room 109B). In designation of LGBTQ2+ History Month, LGBTQ2+ and allied students are invited to a walkthrough of Fresno State Library’s Banned and Challenged Books Exhibit led by curator Arantes Armendariz. Registration astatine this link. Contact: Félix Vargas, LGBTQ2+ programs and services coordinator, astatine felixvargas@mail.fresnostate.edu.
Oct. 11: Queering Mariachi, presented by Cross Cultural and Gender Center LGBTQ2+ Programs and Services and Latina/o Programs and Services, 5 p.m. astatine Fresno High School (1839 N Echo Ave. successful Fresno). Celebrate LGBTQ2+ History Month and Hispanic Heritage Month with a show from the world’s archetypal each LGBTQ2+ mariachi group, Mariachi Arcoiris De Los Angeles. The lawsuit is escaped to attend. Contact: Félix Vargas , LGBTQ2+ programs and services coordinator, astatine felixvargas@mail.fresnostate.edu.
Oct. 16: Bisexual and Pansexual History, Dr. Kat Fobear volition contiguous astatine the United Student Pride gathering from 1 to 2 p.m. astatine the Resnick Student Union (Room 214).
Oct. 18: Queer Talk: “LGBTQ2+ History” with Dr. Kat Fobear, presented by Cross Cultural and Gender Center LGBTQ+ Programs and Services, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. astatine the Cross Cultural and Gender Center Conference Room, Thomas Building. “LGBTQ2+ History” highlights captious moments, influential figures and transformative movements that person shaped the community. Register astatine this link. Contact: Félix Vargas, LGBTQ2+ programs and services coordinator, astatine felixvargas@mail.fresnostate.edu.
Oct. 23: LGBTQ History Month showcase, LGBTQ2+ studies and past students are participating successful Fresno Unified School District’s 3rd yearly LGBTQ History Month showcase, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. astatine Fresno High School. Fresno Unified students volition make past booths focusing connected LGBTQ2+ history.
Oct. 29: Queer Talk: “Exploring Queer Pláticas,” with Dr. Ángel González, presented by Cross Cultural and Gender Center LGBTQ+ Programs and Services, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. astatine the Cross Cultural and Gender Center Conference Room, Thomas Building. “Exploring Queer Pláticas” discusses the value of envisioning queer and trans futures. Attendees volition person the accidental to make a collaborative mural painting. Light refreshments volition beryllium provided. Served portion supplies last. Registration link: https://bit.ly/queertalkqueerplaticas. Contact: Félix Vargas, LGBTQ2+ programs and services coordinator, astatine felixvargas@mail.fresnostate.edu.
