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by Alberto Morales •
Today, the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, the educational arm of the Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer civil rights organization, will start Truth Week, a three-day virtual summit to support and affirm HBCU LGBTQ+ students, train a new generation of Black LGBTQ+ activists, and combat homophobia and stigma through public lectures, panels, and student engagement.
This summit develops the next generation of Black LGBTQ+ leaders. Past participants have gone on to play important roles in a wide variety of industries, creating change wherever they are. This program attracts people who will make headlines for the work that they will do to build a world where Black LGBTQ+ people are afforded the same rights and opportunities as anyone else. We could not be more proud of these young leaders and look forward to working alongside them to create a path toward their bright futures.”
EVENT SCHEDULE:
Monday, November 8, 2021 | 7PM ET
The Royal Truth: IG Live Conversation with Student Leader - Malay Simmons
Tuesday, November 9, 2021 | 7PM ET
National Conversation - TRUTH: Unified Movement
Wednesday, November 10, 2021 | 7PM ET
Work in Truth: Workplace Readiness for LGBTQ Students
In past years, HRC has hosted a National HBCU Summit in person; however, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the program has had to pivot to a virtual format under the new name of Truth Week.
HRC Foundation’s HBCU Program mobilizes and supports HBCUs in enhancing policies and services that promote excellence in LGBTQ inclusion, equity, and engagement. The program focuses on promoting individual competencies and collective action, empowering leaders and stakeholders, and building a network of committed leaders in pursuit of eliminating stigma and enriching the college experience for LGBTQ students and the entire student body.
The program intends to return to in-person leadership training to include our national and regional leadership summits. The program is supported by the David Bohnett Foundation, Centene Corporation, Electronic Arts, Gilead Sciences, Inc., PVH Corporation, State Farm, and USAA. For more information, please visit the program’s site.
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