LGBTQIA+ History Month

Origin of LGBTQIA+ History Month: It is in observance of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender rights tied with the civil rights movements.  The history month was founded in 1994 by a Missouri high school history teacher Rodney Wilson.  October was chosen to coincide with National Coming Out Day, October 11th, and to honor and recognize the first and second LGBT+ marches on Washington in the late 1970s. Below are several resources that may be helpful in learning more about this history month:

  1. How It Started:  https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2022/10/celebrating-lgbtq-history-month-started-matters/
  2. LGBT+ History Month:  https://lgbthistorymonth.com/
Arizona LGBTQIA+ History Project

Arizona LGBTQIA+ History Project

Arizona LGBTQIA+ History Project promotes and facilitates the protection and preservation of materials that chronicle the experience, culture, and history of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, + community in our state. To learn more, visit https://phoenixpride.org/arizona-lgbt-history/.

LGBTQIA+ Resources in the Phoenix area that may be helpful:
 

  1. Gender Identity Center
  2. Greater Phoenix Equality Chamber of Commerce
  3. One Community Arizona
  4. One-n-Ten
  5. Phoenix Pride
  6. RipplePhx
  7. Southwest Center
  8. Trans Queer Pueblo
  9. Trans Spectrum of Arizona

In addition, there is the Maricopa Community Colleges LGBTQIA2S+ Community Resources page.

Dr. Charlene Estrada

Supporting LGBTQIA+ Students On Campus! SMCC South Pride

SouthPride is SMCC’s LGBTQIA+ club, dedicated to providing a supportive and inclusive community for gay, bisexual, lesbian, transgender, questioning, asexual, and ally individuals.

The club fosters respect, understanding, and empowerment, welcoming all students to join and celebrate the diverse spectrum of LGBTQIA+ experiences. This is a place where beliefs and values are welcomed and respected. Our club can support you:

  • Create meaningful connections with fellow students
  • Offer a safe and welcoming environment for LGBTQIA+ conversations and enjoyable experiences.
  • Provides access to resources and services

Join us at SouthPride and embrace your authentic self!

To get involved, connect with SouthPride advisor:
 
David Gonzalez
david.gonzalez@southmountaincc.edu

Movie Screenings

Movie Screenings

October 22, 2024 | 10:00am to 4:00 pm. 

South Mountain Community Library |  Library Community Room.

  • 10:00 am:  Coming Out: A 50 Year History: The History of the Public Gay Identity
  • 11:30 am:  Mama Bears
  •   2:00 pm: The Year We Thought About Love: Behind the Scenes of Queer Youth Theater

Please come join us for three documentaries related to LGBTQIA+ community.

Banned Books Display

Banned Books Display

October 1 through October 31, 2024. 

South Mountain Community Library | Lobby. 

There are numerous of LGBTQIA+ books banned and challenged across our nation, including these books:  And Tango Makes Three, Good Moon Rising, My Father’s Scar, The Perks of Being a Wallflower, All Boys Aren’t Blue, Gender Queer, and many others. 

Source:  National Coalition Against Censorship:  LGBTQ Book Bans and Challenges

Resource & Information Fair

Resource & Information Fair

October 17, 2024 | 10:00 am - 2:00 pm | LRC Patio.

We will have a few local nonprofit LGBTQIA+ organizations and groups to provide information and resources for our students and employees

Equality Maricopa Drag Ball Prism Scholarship Fundraiser

Equality Maricopa Drag Ball Prism Scholarship Fundraiser

Equality Maricopa Drag Ball Prism Scholarship Fundraiser

Friday, November 15, 2024  |  Phoenix College Bulpitt Auditorium. 

  1. Food/Festivities:  5:00 pm
  2. Doors Open:        6:30 pm
  3. Performances:     7:00 pm

We will have two RuPaul Drag Race contestants as our double headliners this year!  Megami and Kornbread!  Get your tickets now!  

For more information, connect with Equality Maricopa Treasurer:  
Donicio Jensen Bobadilla
don.jensen-bobadilla@southmountaincc.edu