Events at Fresno State honor LGBTQ2+ History Month

LGBTQ2+ History Month — marked each October in the United States — observes the history of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and two-spirit communities’ quest for civil rights and celebrates their achievements.

Fresno State has a variety of events taking place during the month of October, honoring the significant contributions of LGBTQ2+ members of the campus community:

Oct. 7: Banned and Challenged Books Exhibit Walkthrough, presented by the Fresno State Library and Cross Cultural and Gender Center LGBTQ2+ Programs and Services, from 2 to 3:15 p.m., TLC Pride Room (Thomas Building, Room 109B). In recognition of LGBTQ2+ History Month, LGBTQ2+ and allied students are invited to a walkthrough of Fresno State Library’s Banned and Challenged Books Exhibit led by curator Arantes Armendariz. Registration at this link. Contact: Félix Vargas, LGBTQ2+ programs and services coordinator, at felixvargas@mail.fresnostate.edu.

Oct. 11: Queering Mariachi, presented by Cross Cultural and Gender Center LGBTQ2+ Programs and Services and Latina/o Programs and Services, 5 p.m. at Fresno High School (1839 N Echo Ave. in Fresno). Celebrate LGBTQ2+ History Month and Hispanic Heritage Month with a performance from the world’s first all LGBTQ2+ mariachi group, Mariachi Arcoiris De Los Angeles. The event is free to attend. Contact: Félix Vargas , LGBTQ2+ programs and services coordinator, at felixvargas@mail.fresnostate.edu.

Oct. 16: Bisexual and Pansexual History, Dr. Kat Fobear will present at the United Student Pride meeting from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Resnick Student Union (Room 214).

Oct. 18: Queer Talk: “LGBTQ2+ History” with Dr. Kat Fobear, presented by Cross Cultural and Gender Center LGBTQ+ Programs and Services, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Cross Cultural and Gender Center Conference Room, Thomas Building. “LGBTQ2+ History” highlights critical moments, influential figures and transformative movements that have shaped the community. Register at this link. Contact: Félix Vargas, LGBTQ2+ programs and services coordinator, at felixvargas@mail.fresnostate.edu.

Oct. 23: LGBTQ History Month showcase, LGBTQ2+ studies and history students are participating in Fresno Unified School District’s third annual LGBTQ History Month showcase, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Fresno High School. Fresno Unified students will create history booths focusing on LGBTQ2+ history.

Oct. 29: Queer Talk: “Exploring Queer Pláticas,” with Dr. Ángel González, presented by Cross Cultural and Gender Center LGBTQ+ Programs and Services, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Cross Cultural and Gender Center Conference Room, Thomas Building. “Exploring Queer Pláticas” discusses the importance of envisioning queer and trans futures. Attendees will have the opportunity to create a collaborative mural painting. Light refreshments will be provided. Served while supplies last. Registration link: https://bit.ly/queertalkqueerplaticas. Contact: Félix Vargas, LGBTQ2+ programs and services coordinator, at felixvargas@mail.fresnostate.edu.