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UNC-Chapel HIll Safe Zone

The purpose of the LGBTQ Center Safe Zone program is to create a network of allies for individuals who may be marginalized on the basis of their sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or gender expression. All UNC-Chapel Hill faculty, staff, and students are eligible to become Safe Zone trainees. Training sessions take place several times a semester, and customized Safe Zone trainings can be scheduled with the LGBTQ Center on behalf of any department, group, or organization.

Latest News

Happy Pride Month!

It’s here, y’all! June is Pride Month, whose history stretches back to the 1970s. The first Pride March was held on June 28, 1970, organized by Brenda Howard, to commemorate the anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising, where patrons of the Stonewall Inn fought back against police harassment. Since then, Pride has grown to a month-long…

Recent News

Finally Warmer Days!

The school year has come and gone, Tar Heels! The LGBTQ Center rounded out the semester with a celebratory Lavender Graduation (read all about it here). Even though the Spring

Another Successful Pride Week!

Classes are over and exams are in full swing! Let’s take a break and look back to see what April had in store for us.  First and foremost, you already

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