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  • Lavender Graduation

    05/23/2016 7:52:55 AM PDT · by Academiadotorg · 17 replies
    Accuracy in Academia ^ | May 21, 2016 | Deborah Lambert
    Lavender Graduation is all the rage in some circles these days, especially at the U. of Maryland where event sponsors at the LGBT Equity Center note that "each LGBTQA+ graduate will receive a rainbow tassel and a certificate of achievement. This event also provides an opportunity for our community to come together and honor those among us who have worked to make College Park a better place for LGBTQ+ people," according to the website. Students and Lavender grads also receive occasional invites to a Queer Lunch from the LGBT Equity Center, which advises guests that "We'll bring the board games,...
  • UC regent wants funding ban on ethnic, gay ceremonies (Ward Connerly)

    07/11/2003 9:31:30 PM PDT · by CounterCounterCulture · 16 replies · 299+ views
    Associated Press (via San Jose Mercury News) ^ | 11 July 2003 | Michelle Locke
    <p>BERKELEY, Calif. - Ward Connerly, who led the fight to drop race-based admissions at the University of California, wants the system to stop sponsoring race-themed activities such as separate ceremonies for black graduates.</p> <p>Connerly, a member of UC's governing board of regents, is proposing a ban on using UC funds for extracurricular events designed for specific race, ethnic or sexual orientation groups.</p>