Stockton Recognizes LGBTQ History Month
Galloway, N.J. 鈥 The Stockton Community kicked off LGBTQ History Month with a flag raising in the Arts and Sciences Building circle on Oct. 1.
鈥淲e are here to celebrate the rich history of this community, which includes activists, writers, politicians and artists,鈥 said Rebecca Longo, assistant director of the (WGSC) at Stockton.
Student Ben Dziobek, the resident assistant for the House of Lavender at Stockton,
said they strive to create an inclusive community and campus, and maybe a little more
perfect world.
He called the flag a symbol of perseverance, strength, acceptance and social justice.
鈥淭his represents a community that won鈥檛 back down when faced with inequities that persist,鈥 Dziobek said. 鈥淚t is a battle flag for representation. All of us should take time to learn and create an inclusive environment.鈥
Associate Director for Residence Education Marques Johnson said life as an LGBT black man can be difficult, but not everyone can be open and transparent about who they are and it is important to create spaces where everyone can feel safe.
鈥淚 thank you for making spaces where we can all feel safe and loved,鈥 he said.
WGSC Director Laurie Dutton said the center鈥檚 lounge in F103 is open from 10 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Monday through Friday and students are visiting daily following COVID-19 guidelines. She noted that October is also Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
The center鈥檚 staff is also available by phone and email from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at 609 626-3611 or wgsc@stockton.edu. The 24/7 hotline is available at 609 849-8473.
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