The University of La Verne hosted a Transgender Remembrance Day virtual event Wednesday, to honor the trans lives lost this year. The event featured photographer and filmmaker Henry Horenstein who screened his film “Blitto Underground” before 35 La Verne community members who attended via Zoom.
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New law calls for free menstrual products in state schools, universities
An amendment to the California Education Code, the Menstrual Equity for All Act of 2021 was signed into law on October 8, requiring that free menstrual products be available in all public schools from grades six to 12, as well as at all Cal States, UCs and community colleges across the state.
Soccer player’s coming out breaks down stereotypes
Josh Cavallo, a 21-year-old soccer player for the top division Australian club Adelaide United, came out as gay via Twitter last week. As the first international star athlete to do this, Cavallo is breaking the longtime stigma against gay athletes.
Pride flag becomes target for LGBTQ students
The LGBTQ rainbow flag, which is supposed to be a symbol of pride, has recently been used as a reason for high rates of targeted harassment against the LGBTQ community.
Graduates share the intersection of spirituality and sexuality
University of La Verne community members shared their spiritual journeys and challenges as members of the LGBT community April 21 at the Spiritual and Queer event hosted by the Office of Religious and Spiritual Life.
Students express themselves at virtual pride prom
Multiple offices and student organizations at the University of La Verne collaborated to celebrate LGBT pride with a virtual pride prom on Tuesday.
La Verne LGBT community shares their stories
As part of the University of La Verne’s recognition and celebration of Gaypril, the event “The Stories of Our Lives” was held April 14 over Zoom.
Wave of anti-trans laws strips human rights
Nearly half of the country’s state legislatures and state representatives have introduced bills in favor of anti-trans laws that negatively impact trans people in ridiculous ways and violate their ability to lead a normal life.
Virginia takes initiative to support LGBT rights
Virginia has taken a step in the right direction becoming the 13th state, and first state in the South, to ban gay and transgender panic as a defense for murder or manslaughter.
Trans inmates’ identities are legally required to be recognized under new state law
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation is now legally required to recognize the needs and identities of transgender prisoners under a new state law took effect Jan. 1.