Hey Panthers!
We have almost made it to the end of October! The weather is cooling, Pumpkin Spice is back, and the Multicultural Center is still hosting events! We look forward to seeing you at all of our events for the week! With only one week left, we will continue to honor LGBTQ+ History Month and hope that you join us for the celebrations!
Win the Week Panthers!
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2021 LGBTQ+ History Month
"PRIDE in our History, Power to our FUTURE!"
As part of the university’s signature heritage/history observance months, Georgia State’s Cultures, Communities & Inclusion (CCI) team is marking LGBTQ+ History Month this October, and you are invited to join in on the celebration!
LGBTQ+ History Month observes the history of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer/questioning communities, and was first celebrated in the United States in 1994.
Check out events, resources and historical archives from the Georgia State Library on the Georgia State Diversity, Equity and Inclusion website. If your unit has events related to the topic, please share them with us here.
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Join the Multicultural Center for Queer Destress Fest, a monthly series that focuses on factors that may contribute to stress, anxiety and other issues within LGBTQIQA and varying gender communities. Tools and resources are provided to students that may help them navigate their educational journeys. |
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Pop in on Wednesday, October 27th for the Multicultural Center's bi-weekly discussions about pop culture, national/global news, and/or anything related to diversity and inclusion. This peer-facilitated dialogue series provides a safe space to engage in critical thinking, explore diverse identities, and examine the world as a whole. Just bring your topics and a willingness to think critically about the world!
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Join the International Student Associations Council, International Student & Scholar Services, Persian Student Association, Sri Lankan Student Association, and the Multicultural Center on October 28th from 4:30 to 6 P.M. in the Student Center East Ballroom for International Halloween! Wear your favorite Halloween costume and have a fun spooky evening!
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Pakistani Student Association in collaboration with the International Student Association Council and the Multicultural Center presents the most anticipated event of the year; Mehndi Night!
On October 28th at 6:00 P.M. in the Student Center East Ballroom, come celebrate Pakistani culture with us by dancing the night away, eating delicious food, and watching a set of cultural performances! Be sure to RSVP ahead of time!
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As a part of our Community Connections (C2) Womxn of Color Mentoring Initiative, this week, we highlight singer, songwriter, and actor @DDLovato (b. August 20, 1992) as our #WomxnChangingTheWorld!
It’s safe to say, most of us grew up watching Demi Lovato. Whether during their Barney days or their reign over Disney Channel, it doesn’t matter because the point still stands: we grew up with them. One of the distinctive aspects of growing up along child stars is that as you begin to experience the highs and lows of adolescence and young adulthood, so do they. Except their highs and lows are highly publicized and witnessed through a microscope, ignoring the bigger picture. Of course, it is no secret that Lovato has struggled with addiction since they were a teen. In November 2010, Lovato pulled out from their tour with the Jonas Brothers and went to a treatment facility for the first time. Since then they’ve been on a path to sobriety that can be heard and experienced through their music in songs like Skyscraper and Sober. In March of this year, Lovato released a four-part docuseries on YouTube titled Dancing With the Devil in conjunction with their seventh studio album Dancing with the Devil… The Art of Starting Over and named after one of the album’s singles. During the docuseries Lovato, opens up about past traumas as well as their 2018 overdose and their journey since. Their willingness to be vulnerable, honest, and open with their fans about all of their downfalls and triumphs is what makes them such an inspiration, while still reminding us all of our humanity.
🌎 Culture & Identity: Demetria Devonne Lovato was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to former Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader Diana De La Garza and engineer and musician Patrick Martin Lovato. Lovato is pansexual, identifies as non-binary and uses they/them pronouns. Their father was of Mexican descent, with most of their ancestors being Spanish and Native American, and came from a family that had been living in New Mexico for generations. Their mother is of English and Irish descent.
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This week in our Social Justice Corner we are highlighting LGBT Activist and subject of the Oscar-winning film, Milk, Harvey Milk!
Culture & Identity: Harvey Bernard Milk (May 22, 1930 – November 27, 1978) was the first openly gay politician to be elected in California. Prior to his coming out he was the most pro-LGBT politician in the United States but was not open about his sexuality until he was 40 due to his experiences in the counterculture movement of the 1960’s.
Life: Milk was born in the New York City suburb of Woodmere to William Milk and Minerva Karns, both of Lithuanian Jewish descent. He grew up in New York and stayed in the state until joining the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. Throughout his life he was known as a “man’s man” and actively tried to hide his sexuality, due to the harsh discrimination gay men faced. He considered marrying one of his lesbian friends to further his attempts to hide his sexuality. In 1972 Milk moved to San Francisco, California, which was the gay hub of the United States at this time. At this time there were numerous laws that criminalized homosexuality and targeted Milk and his community. Milk grew increasingly frustrated with civil problems and policies in California which pushed him to run for city supervisor. Milk was inaugurated as a San Francisco City-County Supervisor on January 9, 1978. Milk was assassinated ten weeks later, but during his short tenure in office he pushed legislation to ban discrimination based on sexual orientation in employment, housing, and public accommodations. The bill passed with just one dissenting vote by Dan White, the city supervisor who would go on to shoot and kill Milk.
Impact: Milk was inaugurated as a San Francisco City-County Supervisor on January 9, 1978. This election was an enormous and symbolic victory for the LGBT community and made national headlines. A commitment to serving a broad constituency, not just LGBT people, helped make Milk an effective and popular supervisor. His ambitious reform agenda included protecting gay rights. He sponsored an important anti-discrimination bill as well as establishing day care centers for working mothers, the conversion of military facilities in the city to low-cost housing, reform of the tax code to attract industry to deserted warehouses and factories, and other issues. In 2009, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger designated May 22, Milk’s birthday, as a day of recognition for the late politician and activist.
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“Hello! We are a group of graduate students in HIST 7040, a seminar focused on public history. In collaboration with the Office of Student Engagement, we are planning a range of activities for GSU students to explore local history in/around the GSU campus and downtown Atlanta.
The goal is to encourage students at Georgia State to explore the landscape of campus and the larger downtown area and to increase awareness of the deeper history that surrounds all of us. We are asking for your input on these projects to gauge interest in different topics and activities that you might be interested in.”
In order to take the survey, feel free to scan the above QR code or click the link below!
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This is a dissertation research study focused upon nonbinary college student gender expression at universities in the Southern U.S. Currently, the study seeks
- 1) identify as nonbinary, and
- 2) are enrolled full time at higher education institutions in the Southern U.S.
Please share this message with any students who meet the criteria and may be interested in participating in the study. Participants will receive a $20 gift card as a thank you for participating.
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October (Month): Filipino American History Month
In California and Hawaii, where many Filipino Americans reside, Filipino American History Month is widely celebrated. Many Filipino American organizations in these states often initiate their own independent celebrations. 2006 was a pivotal year as it marked the centennial celebration of Filipino migration to the United States.
While some used the term Filipino American Heritage Month interchangeably with Filipino American History Month, FANHS cites that the month should be properly focused on "history" instead of "heritage." Whereas history includes the events, experiences, and lives of people and their impact on society, "heritage" is solely about cultural traditions handed down from the past.
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October (Month): Italian American Heritage Month
Italian-American Heritage Month is celebrated by proclamation of the President and Congress in the United States to honor the achievements and contributions of Italian immigrants and their descendants living in the United States, particularly in the arts, science, and culture. Events are held throughout the month celebrating and educating the public about Italian-American history and culture. It was first celebrated in 1989.
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October (Month): Polish American Heritage Month
Polish American Heritage Month is an annual event celebrated in October by Polish American communities. It was first celebrated in 1981 after organization by Michael Blichasz, President of the Polish American Cultural Center in Philadelphia. Originally it was celebrated in August at various gatherings, travel events, and culturally significant locations in Pennsylvania. The Polish American Cultural Center and the Polish American Congress lobbied politicians at the state and national level to make August the month for Polish heritage. In 1984, House Joint Resolution 577 passed, making August Polish American Heritage Month.
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October (Month): National Disability Employment Awareness Month
In October, Americans observe National Disability Employment Awareness Month by paying tribute to the accomplishments of the men and women with disabilities whose work helps keep the nation’s economy strong and by reaffirming their commitment to ensure equal opportunity for all citizens.
This effort to educate the public about the issues related to disability and employment began in 1945, when Congress enacted Public Law 176, declaring the first week of October each year as National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week. In 1962, the word “physically” was removed to acknowledge the employment needs and contributions of individuals with all types of disabilities. Some 25 years later, Congress expanded the week to a month and changed the name to National Disability Employment Awareness Month
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October (Month): Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October was first declared as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month in 1989. Since then, October has been a time to acknowledge domestic violence survivors and be a voice for its victims. Domestic violence is prevalent in every community, and affects all people regardless of age, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, gender, race, religion, or nationality. Physical violence is often accompanied by emotionally abusive and controlling behavior as part of a much larger, systematic pattern of dominance and control. Domestic violence can result in physical injury, psychological trauma, and even death. The devastating consequences of domestic violence can cross generations and last a lifetime.
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October (Month): Breast Cancer Awareness Month
NBCAM was founded in 1985 as a partnership between the American Cancer Society and the pharmaceutical division of Imperial Chemical Industries (now part of AstraZeneca, producer of several anti-breast cancer drugs). The aim of the NBCAM from the start has been to promote mammography as the most effective weapon in the fight against breast cancer.
In 1993 Evelyn Lauder, Senior Corporate Vice President of the Estée Lauder Companies, founded the Breast Cancer Research Foundation and established the pink ribbon as its symbol, though this was not the first time the ribbon was used to symbolize breast cancer: a 68-year-old California woman named Charlotte Haley, whose sister, daughter, and granddaughter had breast cancer, had distributed peach-color ribbons to call attention to what she perceived as inadequate funding for research. In the fall of 1991, the Susan G. Komen Foundation had handed out pink ribbons to participants in its New York City race for breast cancer survivors.
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October 24: United Nations Day
Recognized to commemorate representatives of fifty nations that gathered in San Francisco to put the final touches to a document of far-reaching consequences - the Charter of the United Nations. The UN Charter went into effect on October 24, 1945. Two years later the UN General Assembly adopted a U.S.-sponsored resolution declaring October 24th United Nations Day
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November 1 - November 2: El Dia de los Muertos
The Day of the Dead (Spanish: Día de Muertos or Día de los Muertos) is a holiday celebrated on the 1st and 2nd of November. It originated and is mostly observed in Mexico but also in other places, especially by people of Mexican heritage elsewhere. Although associated with the Catholic celebrations of All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day, it has a much less solemn tone and is portrayed as a holiday of joyful celebration rather than mourning. The multi-day holiday involves family and friends gathering to pay respects and to remember friends and family members who have died. These celebrations can take a humorous tone, as celebrants remember funny events and anecdotes about the departed.
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