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A guide to Pride Month events and activities across Northeastern’s global campuses

The official recognition of Pride Month by the U.S. government happened in 1999, when President Bill Clinton declared June as “Gay and Lesbian Pride Month.”

A LGBTQ Pride Flag flying underneath the US flag with the sun behind both.
A ceremony is held in Centennial Common before the raising of the LGBTQA+ Pride flag on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023 on Northeastern’s Boston campus. Photo by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University

Pride Month will be celebrated in June across Northeastern University’s 13 global campuses.

Pride Month originated from the Stonewall Uprising that took place 55 years ago in New York City. The rebellion began on June 28 after police raided the Stonewall Inn, a popular gay bar, and began brutally arresting patrons. The protests lasted six days and sometimes involved thousands of people.

The next year, the community gathered for the first Christopher Street Gay Liberation Day march. The official recognition of Pride Month by the U.S. government happened in 1999, when President Bill Clinton declared June as “Gay and Lesbian Pride Month.”

Here are the events planned for Pride Month at Northeastern:

Boston

Keepin’ It Cool – Enjoy free ice cream and activities.

When: 11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m. ET, June 5

Where: Centennial Common

Residential Life Pride Month Tabling – Enter a giveaway to win a prize from the Phluid Project.

When: 11 a.m.-12 p.m. ET, June 7

Where: Curry 174

Pride Month Collaboration with Curry Student Center Operations – Celebrate with free stickers and snacks.

When: 1 p.m.-3 p.m. ET, June 10

Where: Curry Crossroads

Circulation and Creation: Arts in Northeastern’s LGBTQA Archives (Faculty and Staff only)

Join Northeastern University Future Leaders (NUFL) and the LGBTQA+ Affinity Group for an afternoon in the Library, exploring Northeastern’s archival collection and learning more from our library experts.

When: 12-2 p.m. ET, June 11

Where: Snell Library

Pride Month Coffee Hour – Enjoy free donuts and coffee.

When: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. ET, June 12

Where: Curry 174

Archives After Hours – LGBTQA+ Arts and Press in the NU Archives

The library’s Archives and Special Collections have curated materials from various publications, art groups and institutions, such as the Gay Community News, Boston Gay Men’s Chorus, Triangle Theater Company and the Theater Offensive.

When: 6:30-8:30 p.m. ET, June 12

Where: Snell Library

Arlington

Pride Month Movie Night

When: 3 p.m. ET, June 3

Where: Room 1526

Capital Pride swag giveaway

When: June 6, 7

Where: On campus

Conversation Series: Celebrating PRIDE with Maya Fleischmann

Hosted online by Toronto campus (see details below).

When: 2-3 p.m. ET, June 11

Where: Online or in person in Room 1525 

Campus Pride Picnic

Arlington students, faculty and staff are invited to participate in the Campus Pride Picnic. Lunch food will be provided. Sign up here.

When: Noon ET, June 25

Where: Room 1504

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Seattle

Jinkx Monsoon & Major Scales: Together Again, Again!

Seattle Student Affairs invites Northeastern students, staff and faculty to attend a play, “Jinkx Monsoon & Major Scales: Together Again, Again!” at Seattle Rep theater. The show features two of the Pacific Northwest’s standout entertainers: Jinkx Monsoon, a two-time winner of the “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” and Major Scales, a Seattle icon and musical powerhouse.

When: Noon to 1:30 p.m. PT, June 9

Where: Seattle Rep. Bagley Wright Theater, 155 Mercer St., Seattle

Paint with Pride

Seattle Student Affairs invites Northeastern students, staff and faculty to attend a play, “Jinkx Monsoon & Major Scales: Together Again, Again!” at Seattle Rep theater. The show features two of the Pacific Northwest’s standout entertainers: Jinkx Monsoon, a two-time winner of the “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” and Major Scales, a Seattle icon and musical powerhouse.

When: 3-5 p.m. PT, June 13,

Where: 225 Building, Event Space

50th annual Seattle Pride Parade

Northeastern’s Seattle campus will participate in the 50th annual Seattle Pride Parade. Those who would like to attend will meet on campus. The parade route will be Westlake Park along 4th Avenue.

When: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., June 30

Where: Campus

Silicon Valley

Northeastern San Francisco LGBTQA+ Community Happy Hour

The Northeastern San Francisco LGBTQA+ Community will gather for happy hour at The Detour, one of the Bay Area’s first arcade bars, to connect with fellow Huskies, play classic arcade games and commemorate Pride Month together. The event is hosted by a committee of alumni. Ticket, which costs $10, includes appetizers, two drink tickets and five game tokens.

When: 7 to 9 p.m. PT, June 7

Where: Arcade bar The Detour, 2200A Market St., San Francisco

Make Your Own Pride T-shirt

Come make a tie-dye Pride t-shirt

When: 2 to 4 p.m., June 18

Where: 3rd floor kitchen

Toronto

Arts and Crafts Social

Northeastern’s Toronto campus will kick off Pride Month celebrations with the Arts and Crafts Social, organized by Global Learner Support and Student Services. Get creative with bracelet-making and indulge in delicious festive treats over conversations about the history of Pride, the importance of allyship and events taking place around the city in June. 

When: 2-4 p.m. ET, June 7

Where: Classroom 002

Conversation Series: Celebrating PRIDE with Maya Fleischmann

In this session Maya, a Toronto staff member and advocate, will delve into her experiences growing up as a queer woman in Canada and what it means to be an ally to the queer and trans community. This talk aims to foster a space that honors and celebrates all facets of identity.

When: 2-3 p.m. ET, Tuesday, June 11

Where: Online

Science is a Drag

Rawbyn Diamonds, who holds a doctorate degree in cancer, biology and epidemiology, will share some of her scientific discoveries and walk you through her personal journey that led her to where she is today. Rawbyn is a co-founder of “Science is a Drag,” an event highlighting 2SLGBTQIA+ voices in STEM while challenging cis-heteronormative stereotypes.

When: 2-3 p.m. ET, Tuesday, June 18

Where: In person

Vancouver

Arts and Crafts Social

When: 3-4:30 p.m. PT, June 6

Where: In person, on campus.

All campuses 

GLS presents: What is Allyship?

The online workshop will explore the concept of “allyship in the modern world” and building relationships in LGBTQIA+ communities. The workshop will also focus on the importance of activism as it pertains to other marginalized communities. 

When: 3 p.m. ET, June 17

Where: online

For accommodation requests or any other questions about the events across Northeastern global campuses, contact Global Learner Support at globallearnersupport@northeastern.edu or visit https://gls.northeastern.edu/.