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College is often the first place many LGBTQ+ people find they are able to speak their truth and live openly — providing opportunities to join a community and advocate for change.

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How to Pass A Resolution

How to Pass a Resolution was created to teach you the process of writing and campaigning a resolution to combat legislation.

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HIV & Health Equity, Health & Aging, College, Research

A Student's Guide to World AIDS Day

A list of ideas you can use to observe World AIDS Day and other HIV Awareness Days on your college or university campus.

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Lavender Graduation

What is Lavender Graduation?
Lavender Graduation is an annual ceremony conducted on numerous campuses to honor lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, nonbinary, intersex, queer, asexual/aromantic, and ally students to acknowledge their…

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GenEQ Campus Action Tools

Your college or university's LGBTQ+ group can be a powerful force for activism within your campus and local community. Any advocacy effort is carefully planned and considered. HRC has produced…