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Apr 30, 2013, 6:01 pm ET
First Lavender Graduation honors LGBTQ students and allies
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The Lavender Graduation ceremony recognized 19 LGBTQ students and allies. There were two keynote speakers, awards and participation from all five schools.

Apr 10, 2013, 9:40 pm ET
Richmond students’ Facebooks “turn red” for marriage rights
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The number of Richmond students who changed their profile pictures to red equal signs represented the growing support for LBGTQ rights and equality on campus.

Mar 28, 2013, 12:49 am ET
‘Rome wasn’t built in a day:’ The ongoing fight for LGBTQ rights
»By Carmen Wicker • Section: Opinion

Senior Carmen Wicker says that Facebook and the internet have helped the fight for LGBTQ equality, but that entrenched attitudes mean the battle must continue.

Jan 29, 2013, 8:44 pm ET
Q-community goes to Atlanta to discuss LGBTQ issues at national conference
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Richmond students and faculty of the Q-community went to the Creating Change Conference in Atlanta last week and are now looking into being more inclusive.

Nov 15, 2012, 12:43 am ET
LGBTQ community supported through new campaign
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A new campaign called “Striving to be an Ally” on the Richmond campus is striving to create a more welcoming atmosphere for the LGBQT community.

Oct 25, 2012, 12:40 am ET
“People are Different:” Freshman supports Ring Dance change
»By Clara Ng • Section: Opinion

A Westhampton freshman tells why she supports the changes to Ring Dance, and gives us all a lesson in gender terminology.

Sep 20, 2012, 12:59 am ET
Queer Book Club to be held in new LGBTQ lounge
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The newly formed LGBTQ lounge will be hosting the also newly formed Queer Book Club starting this Wednesday. The club currently holds about 35 members.

Nov 21, 2011, 10:53 am ET
LGBTQ holds first bus tour of Richmond
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LGBTQ held a bus tour of Richmond Saturday, the first time it held something like that. One organizer said it was an opportunity to make them more visible.