Comprehensive Guide to LGBT Campus Group Activism
By Marion Cory, former HRC Foundation Intern
College students across the nation are working for social and political change and forging their own paths towards a more LGBT-welcoming society. The students of this generation have become integral members of the LGBT movement by creating real change on their campuses and extending that into their communities and on to the entire country.
Taking that first step to build an activist group on your campus can be difficult and full of both uncertainties and obstacles. This guide will provide students with a variety of tools and strategies to help you engage different communities and begin transforming apathy into activism.
This guide is by no means exhaustive. If you have a story or example you think should be included, tell us about it! Also, if you have any suggestions or feedback about the guide, please email campus@hrc.org.
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- What is Campus Activism?
Young activists are at the forefront of grassroots efforts to create change on their campuses, in their communities and beyond. - Starting an LGBT Activist Group on Your Campus
Learn how to determine your activist agenda, expand your group’s membership, build coalitions, and decide on a leadership structure. - Becoming More Activist-Oriented
Learn about programming and organizing, how to keep your group both social and activist, and ways to overcome any obstacles. - Campus Activism Ideas & Examples
Activism is inclusive of a wide range of events and programming. It can encompass anything from informative meetings, panel discussions, speeches or flyering campaigns to large rallies and protests. - Tell Us Your Campus Activism Story
Your stories inspire and empower others. Tell us what you or your LGBT group has done to make your campus more safe and welcoming for the queer community.