JUNE 1, 2021 — June is LGBTQIA+ Pride Month. UTSA is hosting a series of events that invite members of the Roadrunner community to celebrate our LGBTQIA+ students, faculty, and staff. Throughout the month of June, UTSA will highlight the importance of equality and increased visibility of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual people.
Starting with the Stonewall Uprising on June 28, 1969 in New York City, Pride Month both commemorates and celebrates LGBTQIA+ activism and culture through the years. The first annual Pride Parade occurred in 1970, and San Antonio Pride began in 2004. These Pride Month events are dedicated to the uplifting of LGBTQIA+ voices, the celebration of LGBTQIA+ culture, and learning LGBTQIA+ history.
Many of the events will occur online to promote the safety of our community and include as many Roadrunners as possible, wherever they may be. All online events require Roadrunners to RSVP before attending.
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Pride Month at UTSA begins with the debut of a Queer Zines Guide from UTSA Libraries. This reading guide features over 250 handmade artists’ books from UTSA Special Collections highlighting LGBTQIA+ struggles, passions, poetry, and artwork. UTSA Libraries also has a Lesbian, Gay, and Transgender Research Guide available. Students, faculty, and staff can show their pride and allyship all month long with “Pride Rowdy” Zoom backgrounds and by using #RowdyPride on social media.
This annual series of events seeks to uplift LGBTQIA+ voices, celebrate the 51st annual Pride Parade, and promote community resources.
Tuesday, June 15, features Pride Month Trivia at 12:00 p.m. hosted by UTSA Pride Faculty & Staff Association. The Trivia Night winner who best demonstrates their knowledge about everything LGBTQIA+ Pride will win a Pride Rowdy tank top or t-shirt.
Wednesday, June 16, features a virtual panel called What Does Pride Month Mean to You at 12:00 p.m. During this panel presented by Pride FSA, UTSA faculty, staff, and students will discuss what Pride Month means to them and to the LGBTQIA+ community.
Monday, June 21 through Sunday, June 27, the Student Union Tower Lights and the Monument Lights will display rainbow colors after sunset to celebrate Pride Month.
Saturday, June 26, is Pride San Antonio's Virtual Pride Parade. The festivities begin at 6:00 p.m. and feature makeup tutorials, the Peace Love and Pride Wedding, and special guests.
On Tuesday, June 22, Roadrunners are encouraged to attend Out and Proud in San Antonio - Retracing the History of Pride Celebrations in the Alamo City at 12:00 p.m. In this presentation, LGBTQIA+ historian and archivist, Melissa Gohlke will explore the rich history and evolution of Pride celebrations in San Antonio drawing on archival collections held at UTSA Special Collections.
Wednesday, June 23, features a live virtual screening of Noi Mahoney's film Hap Veltman's San Antonio Country from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. After the film, there will be a panel discussion with Noi Mahoney and Dr. Derek Robertson from UTSA's Department of Counseling. Roadrunners can submit questions for the panelists beforehand during registration.
On Monday, June 28, UTSA Campus Recreation will be doing a giveaway in celebration of Pride Month. The first 51 patrons to visit the Rec will win a free t-shirt!
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Anyone needing accommodation to fully participate in any program or event should contact the specific event organizer at least 72 hours before the event.
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