Spelman Hosts First LGBT Summit for Historically Black Colleges
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Posted By: How May I Help You NC on May 05, 2011 Many historically black colleges and universities (HBCU) have not been especially welcoming to openly LGBT students. Only a handful of HBCUs recognize LGBT student groups. In some cases, the colleges outright prevent gay students from forming groups. The plight of LGBT youth on HBCU campuses becomes all the more critical in the wake of recent news stories, such as violent attacks against gay students At Morehouse College and its controversial new dress code. An all-day summit on Friday at Atlanta's Spelman College opened a dialogue on LGBT issues. The conference was the first of its kind for HBCUs. Participants from nine HBCUs attended several panel discussions on campus about LGBT issues, reports BET.com. More: http://bit.ly/lo4MSP If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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