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Pride Center

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About Our Pride Center

Location and Hours

Campus Center, Room 2018 (formerly Council Chambers)
Open Monday-Thursday 8 a.m.5 p.m.

Reach us at: [email protected]


Note: Closed when classes are not in session.

Our Mission

At the 17勛圖 PRIDE Center, we proudly offer a welcoming and inclusive environment where all students, faculty, staff, administrators, and visitors can find support, resources, and connections, especially across the sexual orientation, gender identity, and expression spectrums. The Center also fosters a safe and vibrant community that celebrates diversity, champions equality, and promotes educational and personal growth through its programs, activities, leadership, social justice advocacy, resources, and outreach engagements.

Our Vision

We envision a 17勛圖 where:

  • Every identity and lived experience is respected and valued.

  • Everyone feels a deep sense of belonging.

  • Our campus culture thrives on connection, inclusion, and celebration of each individuals authentic self.

Pride Center Resources

Pride History

(a brief history of the LGBTQ+ community and an intro to the pronouns and all the important info someone would learn).

 This article discusses the history of LGBTQ+ individuals in the music industry and how being part of the LGBTQ+ community doesnt hinder one from pursuing other interests, such as music. I chose it because of the massive impact music has on every culture. 

Explores often-overlooked aspects and broader framing of Prides history, beyond common narratives

 

A Smithsonian-produced feature on the broader preStonewall heritage and legacy of Pride as resistance

 

Narrated episode tracing the evolution of Pride celebrations and the rise of the rainbow flag starting in 1969.

A straightforward review of how Pride Month began, including Stonewall and the march to global recognition.

 

Britannica-produced overview connecting the 1969 uprising to the establishment of modern Pride Month in June.

 

Other Notable Pride History Documentaries

  • Stonewall Uprising (2010)Examines the Stonewall riots through eyewitness testimony and archival footage.  
  • Beyond Gay: The Politics of Pride (2009)A global perspective on Prides meaning beyond parades 
  • Paris Is Burning (1990) & How Do I Look? (2006)Explorer drag balm/ball culture deeply intertwined with Prides social history

 



National Organizations and Support Networks

Organization

Focus Area

Link

Campus Pride

LGBTQ student leadership, Campus Pride Index (college ratings), scholarships, and national student events.

GLSEN

K12 safe schools, Day of Silence, inclusive curriculum, educator resources.

Consortium of Higher Education LGBTQ Resource Professionals

Professional network for LGBTQ staff in higher education and campus inclusion training.

Point Foundation

LGBTQ scholarships, leadership training, and mentoring.

The Trevor Project

Crisis intervention & suicide prevention for LGBTQ youth (24/7 support).

National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC)

Focused on Black LGBTQ+ civil rights and social justice.

PFLAG

Family and ally support for LGBTQ individuals, local chapters, and education resources.

National LGBTQ Task Force

Advocacy on national policy issues impacting LGBTQ rights.

LGBTQ+ Health Coalition

Focus on healthcare access and policy for LGBTQ people.



Research and Educational Articles

Topic

Description

LGBTQ Students in Community College

Navigating community college spaces as LGBTQ students.

Creating LGBTQ+-Inclusive Spaces

How campuses can create supportive environments for LGBTQ+ students, staff, and faculty.

30-Year Retrospective (1990-2020)

Tracking LGBTQ student visibility and rights over 30 years.

 

Campus Climate and Substance Use

How campus supportiveness impacts substance use among LGBTQ community college students

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Mental Health Post-COVID

Study on pandemic effects on LGBTQ student mental health.

10-Year LGBTQ Mental Health Trends

Analysis of mental health data across LGBTQ college students (20102020).

LGBTQ+ Immigrants

These are some of the support networks, communities, and organizations that support and provide history and support for LGBTQ individuals.

 

 

The ILRC (Immigrant Legal Resource Center) page on LGBT Immigrant Rights is focused on helping LGBTQ+ immigrants understand their rights, the unique challenges they face, and how to navigate the U.S. immigration system safely and effectively.

 

The Boundless article A Short History of LGBTQ Immigration Policy explains how U.S. immigration laws have treated LGBTQ+ individuals over the past century. It illustrates how things evolved from criminalization and exclusion to recognition and legal protections, while also warning that serious risks and challenges persist.

 

This website describes their LGBTQ Immigrant Rights Initiative, which provides specialized legal assistance to low-income immigrants who are LGBTQ or living with HIV. 

International Rescue Committee (IRC)

National network offering refugee resettlement, asylum support, job readiness, and cultural orientation.
    (San Jose branch)

SIREN (Services, Immigrant Rights & Education Network)

Community organizing, legal services, advocacy, and workshops for immigrants, with a focus on undocumented rights.

Oasis Legal Services

LGBTQ+-focused legal services for asylum, green cards, citizenship, and family petitions; trauma-informed care.

Transgender Law Center

National advocacy and legal assistance for trans immigrants, including asylum guides and detention resources.

Santa Clara County Office of LGBTQ Affairs

LGBTQ community resources, support groups, and rights information, with outreach to immigrant communities.
 

Scholarships and Financial Aid

Resource

Focus Area

Link

College-Educated LGBTQ Scholarships Guide

Central list of LGBTQ scholarships

Point Foundation Scholarships

Largest LGBTQ scholarship program

Levin-Goffe Scholarship

Scholarship for undocumented LGBTQ immigrants in NYC





 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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