Cal State San Bernardino and its Palm Desert Campus are celebrating National LGBTQ+ History Month from Oct. 1-31 to honor and educate the campus community about issues of social justice and the LGBTQ+ community, as well as to raise awareness of these issues among the general public.

 

The goal of LGBTQ+ History Month is to enhance public awareness of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBTQ+) individuals, their history, lives and experiences, as well as their contributions to society. Moreover, it is concerned with ensuring that educational and other institutions are safe spaces for members of all LGBTQ+ populations.

 

CSUSB will celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month by highlighting student leaders, faculty and staff in various activities and special events throughout the month. This year’s theme is “Connecting at the Intersections.”

 

LGBTQ+ History Month originated in the United States in 1994 and is now recognized internationally as a time to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community’s progress and highlight the challenges that still lie ahead.

 

As the university joins the global community in observing this significant month, CSUSB reaffirms its commitment to promoting acceptance, understanding and equal rights for everyone, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.

CSUSB invites the community to participate in various events and programming throughout the month, all aimed at promoting awareness of LGBTQ+ individuals.

To learn more about LGBTQ+ History Month at CSUSB, including a listing of events, visit the CSUSB Queer and Transgender Resource Center website.