“I started this organization because I wanted to break the barriers between the LGBTQIA+ community and the rest of the student body to answer any questions or concerns that they have with that specific group of people and community and to have a safe community for people of the LGBTQIA+ community to have on campus,” said Nas Allen, president of the LU Pride Society. “I hope to accomplish education for the most part, so that the student body is educated on what the community is, what it stands for, all that it entails, and to mend bonds between people so that they don’t think, like, the stereotypical things about the community.”
The LU Pride Society made its debut at Langston University following their first event this fall semester.
Member of the LU Pride Society are excited for the representation this organization will bring to the LGBTQIA+ community.
“I’m excited for these events, because I feel like it will open a lot of doors for people at Langston,” said Kira Robinson, member of the LU Pride Society. “I feel that this club was very much needed for some of the members that was afraid to show that they’re part of the LU pride in general.”
Their first event this semester was breaking barriers event, where they encouraged the men on campus to come out and share their different experiences.
“That event was very impactful for not only the people in the organization, but the people who came out for support,” Allen said. “I think that a lot of meaningful advice went around, and I definitely think that it was a steppingstone for the organization.”
Students do not need to directly be part of this community to show their support. They can join this organization as an “ally” to help educate the student body and show their support to the students of this community.
Jeff Campbell, the advisor for the LU Pride Society, emphasizes that he is here to support students in any way he can and encourages students to reach out.
“LGBTQ students are four times more likely to move away for college because they’re trying to get away from discrimination,” Campbell said. “I’m really concerned about a lot of people’s mental health, so I always try to stress that during my office hours if you just want to come talk to me about anything, go for it.”
Although reaching out can feel challenging, the LU Pride Society encourages students to seek support to ensure they receive the resources they need.
“For people who are scared to join, or they’re scared to come out to events, just know that someone is always going to be there for you, there’s always going to be a person to turn to and there’s going to be support,” Allen said.
LU Pride Society Instagram Page below
https://www.instagram.com/lupridesociety_?igsh=MW4zaTloZnN6aW1meA==
Cambrie Cannon
Staff Writer
Cambrie Cannon is a Sophomore Broadcast Journalism & Corrections Major.
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