LGBTQ+ History Month

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 10:52:55 -0400

The Division of Institutional Equity joins the Pride center for LGBTQIA2+ and our many campus community members in recognizing and celebrating LGBTQ+ History Month.

National LGBTQ+ History Month is observed each October in the United States to celebrate the histories, contributions, and cultural diversity of lesbian, gay, bigender, bisexual, transgender, queer, and allied communities. This month, the Division of Institutional Equity invites you to engage! Join UMBC-based programs by registering below and engage further through our "Read, Watch, Listen, Participate" list to celebrate, connect, and explore.

To request accommodation(s) or to inquire about event accessibility, please get in touch with each program office directly. All sessions are open for full participation by all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected category under applicable federal law, state law, and the University's nondiscrimination policy.

Events on campus

October 6 | 3 pm - 5 pm | The Commons Main Street

National Coming Out Week Tabling

October 7 | 1 pm - 3 pm | University Center: 101

Qt HangOUT: Pizza Party and Bracelet Making with QPOC

October 8 | 1 pm - 2 pm | University Center: 101
IPV Awareness Month Survivor Advocate Office Hour

October 8 | 2 pm - 3 pm | The Commons: 004
Spectrum: Cookies and Coming Out

October 8 | 4 pm - 5:30 pm | University Center: 101
Queerios Cereal Mixer

October 9 | 3pm - 5pm | Retriever Activity Center: 106
I Don't Believe in Coming Out: Queer Connect Cafe

Read

Dive into powerful stories from queer authors and characters. Pick up one of these books to celebrate LGBTQ+ history, resilience, and joy through the written word.

Gentleman Jack : The Real Anne Lister by Anne Choma

⁠Young mungo by douglas stuart

Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo

⁠Mr Loverman by Bernadine Evaristo

⁠Nobody Needs to Know by Pidgeon Pagonis

Watch

Celebrate LGBTQ+ history on screen! Add these films and shows to your watchlist and experience stories of love, identity, and authenticity across genres

But I'm a cheerleader

The King and the clown

Bohemian Rhapsody

Carol

Nimona

Listen

Podcasts have long been a powerful part of LGBTQ+ culture and history. Tune into these stories that amplify queer voices, share lived experiences, and inspire connection.

Queery podcast by Cameron Esposito

Spotify's Pride Classics playlist

Making Gay History podcast

Chosen Family podcast