Lawrence commemorates LGBTQIA+ History Month

October marks the celebration of LGBTQIA+ History Month. According to Affinity Groups Coordinator Helen Kramer, LGBTQIA+ History Month was first created in 1994 by Rodney Wilson, a Missouri teacher who wanted to educate others on the LGBTQIA+ movement. October was designated as the month for the movement’s celebration because National Coming Out Day had already been established, in 1988, falling on Oct. 11. Kramer added that universities in particular tend to recognize this month because many are not in session during Pride Month in June.

As part of Kramer’s role, they work on identity-based projects with various segments of the community, including employee resource groups, student groups and alumni groups. During this month they oversee programming for any LGBTQIA+ events on campus and assist other groups in creating events that involve queer identities...
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