Events

Events

There are many events that observe different aspects of queer pride.  This list provides a sample of celebrations that you can observe.  It is hoped that you use them as opportunities to openly participate in and join the broader Black queer community.

Upcoming Pride Observances 2023

Website with detailed descriptions: https://heckinunicorn.com/blogs/heckin-unicorn-blog/lgbt-awareness-days-in-2023-comprehensive-all-you-need-to-know#feb-1 

November 2023

All month: Transgender Awareness Month 2023 

6 November: Transgender Parent Day 2023

8 November: Intersex Day of Remembrance 2023 

13–19 November: Transgender Awareness Week 2023 

20 November: Transgender Day of Remembrance 2023 

December 2023

1 December: World AIDS Day 2023 

8 December: Pansexual/Panromantic Pride Day 2023

10 December: Human Rights Day 2023 

 

March 23

Lavender Graduation

June

LGBTQ Pride Heritage Month

  • Pride Calendar

October

National Disability Employment Awareness Month

  • Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender History Month
  • National Coming Out Day- October 11, 2023

October 18, 2023, Third Wednesday of October

International Pronouns Day

Second Friday of April

National Day of Silence

March 31, 2024

International Transgender Day of Visibility

November 18, 2023

Trans Day of Remembrance

2023 

LGBTQIA+ Holidays and Remembrances

2023 

LGBTQ Prom

Event Resources

  • Parties- drag shows, talent shows, poetry readings and slams
  • Safe Zone Training/Competence training/Classroom discussions/how to interact with queer students

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