{"id":585,"date":"2024-10-22T12:00:17","date_gmt":"2024-10-22T12:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/celebrate-diversity\/?p=585"},"modified":"2024-11-05T18:58:20","modified_gmt":"2024-11-05T18:58:20","slug":"lgbtq-history-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/celebrate-diversity\/2024\/10\/22\/lgbtq-history-month\/","title":{"rendered":"LGBTQ+ History Month"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"line-height: 160%\">October marks <a href=\"https:\/\/glaad.org\/lgbtq-history-month-spotlights-celebrating-unsung-lgbtq-icons\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-u-link-value=\"eyJuYW1lIjoid2ViIiwiYXR0cnMiOnsiaHJlZiI6Int7aHJlZn19IiwidGFyZ2V0Ijoie3t0YXJnZXR9fSJ9LCJ2YWx1ZXMiOnsiaHJlZiI6Imh0dHBzOi8vZ2xhYWQub3JnL2xnYnRxLWhpc3RvcnktbW9udGgtc3BvdGxpZ2h0cy1jZWxlYnJhdGluZy11bnN1bmctbGdidHEtaWNvbnMvIiwidGFyZ2V0IjoiIn19\">LGBTQ+ History Month<\/a>, an opportunity to celebrate and remember the contributions and beautiful humanity of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and all those who identify expansively beyond normative terms.<\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height: 160%\">In the United States, several important and inter-connected dates also occur during the month of October, including the anniversaries of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.siue.edu\/~jandris\/history\/h79.8.html\">First<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lib.uiowa.edu\/gallery\/exhibit-media\/second-national-march-on-washington-1987\/\">Second Marches on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights<\/a>,\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/pronouns.org\/day\">International Pronouns Day<\/a>\u00a0(third Wednesday of October), and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/intersexday.org\/en\/origin-intersex-awareness-day\/\">Intersex Awareness Day<\/a> (October 26). In November, we also acknowledge <a href=\"https:\/\/glaad.org\/tdor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-u-link-value=\"eyJuYW1lIjoid2ViIiwiYXR0cnMiOnsiaHJlZiI6Int7aHJlZn19IiwidGFyZ2V0Ijoie3t0YXJnZXR9fSJ9LCJ2YWx1ZXMiOnsiaHJlZiI6Imh0dHBzOi8vZ2xhYWQub3JnL3Rkb3IvIiwidGFyZ2V0IjoiX2JsYW5rIn19\">Transgender Day of Remembrance<\/a> (November 20).<\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height: 160%\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thepinknews.com\/2024\/01\/26\/lgbt-history-month-2024-uk-us-date-theme\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-u-link-value=\"eyJuYW1lIjoid2ViIiwiYXR0cnMiOnsiaHJlZiI6Int7aHJlZn19IiwidGFyZ2V0Ijoie3t0YXJnZXR9fSJ9LCJ2YWx1ZXMiOnsiaHJlZiI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LnRoZXBpbmtuZXdzLmNvbS8yMDI0LzAxLzI2L2xnYnQtaGlzdG9yeS1tb250aC0yMDI0LXVrLXVzLWRhdGUtdGhlbWUvIiwidGFyZ2V0IjoiX2JsYW5rIn19\">LGBT History Month 2024: Here\u2019s why the UK and US celebrate in different months.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height: 160%\">We honor the legacy of those who have come before us in the pursuit and advocacy of LGBTQ+ rights, and celebrate members of the Emerson Community, those we feature in the spotlights below, and all students, staff, faculty, community partners, and friends who identify as LGBTQIA and beyond.<\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height: 160%\">Learn about the <a href=\"https:\/\/lgbthistorymonth.com\/background\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-u-link-value=\"eyJuYW1lIjoid2ViIiwiYXR0cnMiOnsiaHJlZiI6Int7aHJlZn19IiwidGFyZ2V0Ijoie3t0YXJnZXR9fSJ9LCJ2YWx1ZXMiOnsiaHJlZiI6Imh0dHBzOi8vbGdidGhpc3Rvcnltb250aC5jb20vYmFja2dyb3VuZCIsInRhcmdldCI6Il9ibGFuayJ9fQ==\">history of LGBTQ+ History Month, and its origins in a public school in Missouri<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1>Community Spotlight<\/h1>\n<h2>Theyta<\/h2>\n<p>Theyta is a genderqueer volunteer, social, and professional organization, dedicated to providing a safe space for non-binary and gender non-conforming students on campus.<\/p>\n<h3><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-587\" src=\"https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/celebrate-diversity\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2024\/11\/Beige-Gray-Pastel-Trendy-Aesthetic-Minimalist-Moodboard-Photo-Collage-1-300x240.png\" alt=\"Activities and events featuring THEYTA and its members.\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/celebrate-diversity\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2024\/11\/Beige-Gray-Pastel-Trendy-Aesthetic-Minimalist-Moodboard-Photo-Collage-1-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/celebrate-diversity\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2024\/11\/Beige-Gray-Pastel-Trendy-Aesthetic-Minimalist-Moodboard-Photo-Collage-1-1024x819.png 1024w, https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/celebrate-diversity\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2024\/11\/Beige-Gray-Pastel-Trendy-Aesthetic-Minimalist-Moodboard-Photo-Collage-1-768x614.png 768w, https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/celebrate-diversity\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2024\/11\/Beige-Gray-Pastel-Trendy-Aesthetic-Minimalist-Moodboard-Photo-Collage-1-188x150.png 188w, https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/celebrate-diversity\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2024\/11\/Beige-Gray-Pastel-Trendy-Aesthetic-Minimalist-Moodboard-Photo-Collage-1.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Theyta&#8217;s Spotlight Moment:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div>The amazing community we&#8217;re built, and the fun we have together.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Connect with Theyta:<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"line-height: 26.6px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/theyta.emerson\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-u-link-value=\"eyJuYW1lIjoid2ViIiwiYXR0cnMiOnsiaHJlZiI6Int7aHJlZn19IiwidGFyZ2V0Ijoie3t0YXJnZXR9fSJ9LCJ2YWx1ZXMiOnsiaHJlZiI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lmluc3RhZ3JhbS5jb20vdGhleXRhLmVtZXJzb24vIiwidGFyZ2V0IjoiX2JsYW5rIn19\">Instagram<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"line-height: 26.6px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/emconnect.emerson.edu\/organization\/theyta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-u-link-value=\"eyJuYW1lIjoid2ViIiwiYXR0cnMiOnsiaHJlZiI6Int7aHJlZn19IiwidGFyZ2V0Ijoie3t0YXJnZXR9fSJ9LCJ2YWx1ZXMiOnsiaHJlZiI6Imh0dHBzOi8vZW1jb25uZWN0LmVtZXJzb24uZWR1L29yZ2FuaXphdGlvbi90aGV5dGEiLCJ0YXJnZXQiOiJfYmxhbmsifX0=\">EmConnect<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Elisanett Martinez<br \/>\nAssistant Director of LGBTQIA+ Services, Intercultural Student Affairs<\/h2>\n<h3><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-588\" src=\"https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/celebrate-diversity\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2024\/11\/Screenshot-2024-10-18-at-11.32.01_AM-252x300.png\" alt=\"Elisanett Martinez smiles, palms together, with a field of grass and trees in the background.\" width=\"252\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/celebrate-diversity\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2024\/11\/Screenshot-2024-10-18-at-11.32.01_AM-252x300.png 252w, https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/celebrate-diversity\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2024\/11\/Screenshot-2024-10-18-at-11.32.01_AM-126x150.png 126w, https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/celebrate-diversity\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2024\/11\/Screenshot-2024-10-18-at-11.32.01_AM.png 688w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 252px) 100vw, 252px\" \/>Elisanett&#8217;s Spotlight Moment:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div>\n<p style=\"line-height: 140%\">The resilience and activism of LGBTQ+ communities of color. Often overlooked, these communities have been at the forefront of movements for equality, from the pivotal role of trans women of color like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.womenshistory.org\/education-resources\/biographies\/marsha-p-johnson\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-u-link-value=\"eyJuYW1lIjoid2ViIiwiYXR0cnMiOnsiaHJlZiI6Int7aHJlZn19IiwidGFyZ2V0Ijoie3t0YXJnZXR9fSJ9LCJ2YWx1ZXMiOnsiaHJlZiI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LndvbWVuc2hpc3Rvcnkub3JnL2VkdWNhdGlvbi1yZXNvdXJjZXMvYmlvZ3JhcGhpZXMvbWFyc2hhLXAtam9obnNvbiIsInRhcmdldCI6Il9ibGFuayJ9fQ==\">Marsha P. Johnson<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/biography\/Sylvia-Rivera\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-u-link-value=\"eyJuYW1lIjoid2ViIiwiYXR0cnMiOnsiaHJlZiI6Int7aHJlZn19IiwidGFyZ2V0Ijoie3t0YXJnZXR9fSJ9LCJ2YWx1ZXMiOnsiaHJlZiI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LmJyaXRhbm5pY2EuY29tL2Jpb2dyYXBoeS9TeWx2aWEtUml2ZXJhIiwidGFyZ2V0IjoiX2JsYW5rIn19\">Sylvia Rivera<\/a> in the Stonewall Uprising to the ongoing fight for intersectional justice today.<\/p>\n<div>\n<p style=\"line-height: 140%\">Their courage to stand against both systemic oppression and discrimination within the LGBTQ+ movement deserves recognition and amplification. Their contributions have shaped the progress we celebrate today and remind us that our fight for equality must always include all voices and identities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>Email: \u00a0<a href=\"mailto:Elisanett_Martinez@emerson.edu\">Elisanett_Martinez@emerson.edu<\/a><\/div>\n<div>Instagram: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/EmersonIntercultural\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-u-link-value=\"eyJuYW1lIjoid2ViIiwiYXR0cnMiOnsiaHJlZiI6Int7aHJlZn19IiwidGFyZ2V0Ijoie3t0YXJnZXR9fSJ9LCJ2YWx1ZXMiOnsiaHJlZiI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lmluc3RhZ3JhbS5jb20vRW1lcnNvbkludGVyY3VsdHVyYWwiLCJ0YXJnZXQiOiJfYmxhbmsifX0=\">EmersonIntercultural<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Matt Finn<br \/>\nSenior Associate Director, Faculty Affairs<\/h2>\n<h3><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-589\" src=\"https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/celebrate-diversity\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2024\/11\/Matt-Finn-Collage-1-240x300.png\" alt=\"Matt Finn on stage in a production of February House, Matt Finn in front of a stone building, and Matt Finn with his partner Brian, smiling at the camera.\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/celebrate-diversity\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2024\/11\/Matt-Finn-Collage-1-240x300.png 240w, https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/celebrate-diversity\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2024\/11\/Matt-Finn-Collage-1-819x1024.png 819w, https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/celebrate-diversity\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2024\/11\/Matt-Finn-Collage-1-768x960.png 768w, https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/celebrate-diversity\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2024\/11\/Matt-Finn-Collage-1-120x150.png 120w, https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/celebrate-diversity\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2024\/11\/Matt-Finn-Collage-1.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\" \/>Matt&#8217;s Spotlight Moment:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div>\n<p style=\"line-height: 140%\">I just completed a successful run of a production called February House with\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.treehousecollective.us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.treehousecollective.us\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1729613875083000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1jHaWMNFRWc1DZHuesFdyY\">The Treehouse Collective<\/a> theater company in Boston. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bostontheatrescene.com\/shows-and-events\/february-house\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-u-link-value=\"eyJuYW1lIjoid2ViIiwiYXR0cnMiOnsiaHJlZiI6Int7aHJlZn19IiwidGFyZ2V0Ijoie3t0YXJnZXR9fSJ9LCJ2YWx1ZXMiOnsiaHJlZiI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LmJvc3RvbnRoZWF0cmVzY2VuZS5jb20vc2hvd3MtYW5kLWV2ZW50cy9mZWJydWFyeS1ob3VzZS8iLCJ0YXJnZXQiOiJfYmxhbmsifX0=\">February House<\/a>, a musical by singer-songwriter Gabriel Kahane with a story by Seth Bockley, revisits the lives of luminaries such as Gypsy Rose Lee, Carson McCullers, W.H. Auden, and Benjamin Britten, weaving their creative and romantic connections into a story that explores artistry, sexuality, and legacy. Working on such a production was such a fulfilling experience. Being able to bring these queer stories to life was nothing short of a joy. I would also like to highlight the wonderful support of my partner, Brian, who was there every step of the way!<\/p>\n<div>Email: Matthew_Finn@emerson.edu<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/matthew-finn-9211a41a1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/matthew-finn-9211a41a1\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1729613875083000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2yOI8mdYTZXEANVGvgpXhi\">LinkedIn<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/mattyfinn\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/mattyfinn\/?hl%3Den&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1729613875083000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2Sr8yp6Pz_Xdek9xhuYyV9\">Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h1>Emerson Events<\/h1>\n<h2>Screening of Y Tu Mam\u00e1 Tambi\u00e9n for LGBTQIA+ History Month, Thursday, October 24, 4pm<\/h2>\n<div>\n<p style=\"line-height: 140%\">Hosted by Intercultural Student Affairs and the Lavender Community Council. Cultural Center #406, 172 Tremont St.<\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height: 140%\"><a href=\"https:\/\/emconnect.emerson.edu\/event\/10618446\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-u-link-value=\"eyJuYW1lIjoid2ViIiwiYXR0cnMiOnsiaHJlZiI6Int7aHJlZn19IiwidGFyZ2V0Ijoie3t0YXJnZXR9fSJ9LCJ2YWx1ZXMiOnsiaHJlZiI6Imh0dHBzOi8vZW1jb25uZWN0LmVtZXJzb24uZWR1L2V2ZW50LzEwNjE4NDQ2IiwidGFyZ2V0IjoiX2JsYW5rIn19\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-590\" src=\"https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/celebrate-diversity\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2024\/11\/Screenshot-2024-10-18-at-11.45.44_AM-300x180.png\" alt=\"Poster for the film Y Tu Mam\u00e1 Tambi\u00e9n.\" width=\"300\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/celebrate-diversity\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2024\/11\/Screenshot-2024-10-18-at-11.45.44_AM-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/celebrate-diversity\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2024\/11\/Screenshot-2024-10-18-at-11.45.44_AM-1024x613.png 1024w, https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/celebrate-diversity\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2024\/11\/Screenshot-2024-10-18-at-11.45.44_AM-768x460.png 768w, https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/celebrate-diversity\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2024\/11\/Screenshot-2024-10-18-at-11.45.44_AM-251x150.png 251w, https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/celebrate-diversity\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2024\/11\/Screenshot-2024-10-18-at-11.45.44_AM.png 1196w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>More Information on EmConnect.<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height: 140%\">Join us for a special screening of\u00a0<em>Y Tu Mam\u00e1 Tambi\u00e9n<\/em> in celebration of LGBTQIA+ History Month!<\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height: 140%\">This iconic Mexican film, directed by Alfonso Cuar\u00f3n, explores themes of friendship, identity, desire, and the fluidity of sexuality against the backdrop of a life-changing road trip.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1>Additional Emerson Resources<\/h1>\n<p style=\"line-height: 140%\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-591\" src=\"https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/celebrate-diversity\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2024\/11\/Screen-Shot-2023-10-26-at-3.17.09-PM-300x146.png\" alt=\"Logo for eQual\" width=\"300\" height=\"146\" srcset=\"https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/celebrate-diversity\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2024\/11\/Screen-Shot-2023-10-26-at-3.17.09-PM-300x146.png 300w, https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/celebrate-diversity\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2024\/11\/Screen-Shot-2023-10-26-at-3.17.09-PM-1024x499.png 1024w, https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/celebrate-diversity\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2024\/11\/Screen-Shot-2023-10-26-at-3.17.09-PM-768x374.png 768w, https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/celebrate-diversity\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2024\/11\/Screen-Shot-2023-10-26-at-3.17.09-PM.png 1034w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>eQual <\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height: 140%\">Emerson&#8217;s Employee Resource Network for staff and faculty who identify as LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer) and their allies. Contact eQual at <a href=\"mailto:equal@emerson.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">equal@emerson.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height: 140%\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/emconnect.emerson.edu\/organization\/eagle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-u-link-value=\"eyJuYW1lIjoid2ViIiwiYXR0cnMiOnsiaHJlZiI6Int7aHJlZn19IiwidGFyZ2V0Ijoie3t0YXJnZXR9fSJ9LCJ2YWx1ZXMiOnsiaHJlZiI6Imh0dHBzOi8vZW1jb25uZWN0LmVtZXJzb24uZWR1L29yZ2FuaXphdGlvbi9lYWdsZSIsInRhcmdldCI6Il9ibGFuayJ9fQ==\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-592\" src=\"https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/celebrate-diversity\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2024\/11\/73419-300x300.png\" alt=\"Logo for Eagle.\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/celebrate-diversity\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2024\/11\/73419-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/celebrate-diversity\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2024\/11\/73419-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/celebrate-diversity\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2024\/11\/73419.png 328w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Emerson\u2019s Advancement Group for Love and Expression (EAGLE)<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>is a space for queer students and their allies to find community. We provide support, connection, resources, and a platform to discover yourself and other identities. We aim to be a reflection of what queer Emerson students need as an entirely LGBTQIA+ friendly space: kindness, validation, liberation, and community care.<\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height: 140%\">Visit the Intercultural Center (172 Tremont, Room 406) on Tuesdays @ 7 PM and hang with our people!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-593\" src=\"https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/celebrate-diversity\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2024\/11\/273339-300x140.jpg\" alt=\"Rainbow wavy corners with pink background advertising Beyond the Binary Unity Circle.\" width=\"300\" height=\"140\" srcset=\"https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/celebrate-diversity\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2024\/11\/273339-300x140.jpg 300w, https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/celebrate-diversity\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2024\/11\/273339-1024x479.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/celebrate-diversity\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2024\/11\/273339-768x360.jpg 768w, https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/celebrate-diversity\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2024\/11\/273339.jpg 1053w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>The <strong>Beyond the Binary: Gender Identity Support Circle<\/strong> is a weekly supportive and affirming space for students who identify outside the gender binary or are exploring their gender identity, where students can connect with others who share similar experiences. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/emconnect.emerson.edu\/organization\/icsa\/events\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-u-link-value=\"eyJuYW1lIjoid2ViIiwiYXR0cnMiOnsiaHJlZiI6Int7aHJlZn19IiwidGFyZ2V0Ijoie3t0YXJnZXR9fSJ9LCJ2YWx1ZXMiOnsiaHJlZiI6Imh0dHBzOi8vZW1jb25uZWN0LmVtZXJzb24uZWR1L29yZ2FuaXphdGlvbi9pY3NhL2V2ZW50cyIsInRhcmdldCI6Il9ibGFuayJ9fQ==\">Learn more on EmConnect<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1>Learn More<\/h1>\n<div class=\"jetpack-video-wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"LGBT History Month 2024 Overview Video\" width=\"690\" height=\"388\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HP53EnG0YH0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>October marks LGBTQ+ History Month, an opportunity to celebrate and remember the contributions and beautiful humanity of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and all those who identify expansively beyond normative <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/celebrate-diversity\/2024\/10\/22\/lgbtq-history-month\/\">&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3159,"featured_media":586,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[11],"tags":[117,116,112,74,111,115,153],"class_list":["post-585","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-emerson-heritage-months","tag-eagle","tag-equal","tag-history","tag-learn-more","tag-lgbtqia","tag-theyta","tag-unity-circles"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/celebrate-diversity\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2024\/11\/700607.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/celebrate-diversity\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/585","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/celebrate-diversity\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/celebrate-diversity\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/celebrate-diversity\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3159"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/celebrate-diversity\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=585"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/celebrate-diversity\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/585\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":607,"href":"https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/celebrate-diversity\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/585\/revisions\/607"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/celebrate-diversity\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/586"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/celebrate-diversity\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=585"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/celebrate-diversity\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=585"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/celebrate-diversity\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=585"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}