Binghamton University's Q Center, in a unique initiative, is set to host an event dubbed "Pride In December."
The event, as reported by Campus Reform, is expected to offer "gender affirming haircuts" and other progressive activities to the student community.
This initiative, according to The Post Millennial, is a collaborative effort between the university's Q Center and local businesses that identify as "queer-owned" or "queer-friendly." The event's promotional post on Instagram playfully states, "Youve heard of Christmas in July, heres Pride in December!" To partake in the haircut service, students are required to make a donation to the "Identity Youth Center."
Binghamton University, a public research institution in New York, is known for its Q Center's advocacy for the "collective liberation of queer identifying people." The center's mission, as stated on its website, is to foster an intersectional space where all queer students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to express their authentic selves.
The Q Center, in line with the "Pride month" celebrated across North America, hoisted the "Progress Pride Flag" in June. Amanda Finch, the assistant vice president and dean of students, urged the audience to utilize their voice, intellect, experiences, and privilege to enable others to thrive. She said, "I ask that we think about what each of us can do in order to create a diverse community, an inclusive community, one thats caring and empathetic."
The center is known for its consistent efforts to advance the LGBTQ agenda through various activities. In November, it organized a panel discussion on "Decolonizing Gender," which was aimed at exploring different gender identities outside of Western Culture, marking the celebration of Trans Awareness Month.
The Q Center also spearheaded "OUTober," a series of 13 events that included a "Pride March," "Pronoun Day Button Making" workshops, a symposium on "ace" and "aro" identities, and a discussion titled "Sex & Chocolate: Queer Edition." These initiatives reflect the center's commitment to fostering an inclusive environment that respects and celebrates diverse identities.
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