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La Shonda Mims receiving a frame for assisting with Lavender Graduation. (Photo by Kendall Burrill)

Professor discusses attempts to ban Pride with drag shows at LGBT+ College Conference

Stephanie Hall April 17, 2023

Featured Photo by Kendall Burrill Story by Baylah Close La Shonda Mims, assistant professor in the Department of History as well as Women and Gender Studies, held a panel during the LGBT+ College...

A group photo of Zofia Zagalsky, president of MTLambda, with professors. (Photo by William Langston)

MTSU Celebrates first Lavender Graduation Ceremony

Featured Photo by William Langston Story by Baylah Close Many people don't know what a Lavender Graduation is, nor the importance of one. Lavender Graduations are ceremonies held to celebrate...

Curtis Chin shows off his memoir. (Photo by Baylah Close)

Detroit writer visits Tennessee for LGBT+ College Conference 

Featured Photo by Baylah Close Story by Baylah Close Curtis Chin, a Chinese author, visited Middle Tennessee State University to read an excerpt from his upcoming memoir, “Everything I Learned,...

The crowd watches the the film. (Photo by Dr. William Langston)

LGBT+ College Conference panelists discuss documentary about queer Holocaust survivors 

Stephanie Hall April 15, 2023

Featured Photo courtesy of William Langston Story by Baylah Close On Friday, the LGBT+ College Conference featured a panel with Elyce Helford, Jake Newsome and Caleb Franklin. The audience watched...

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