![A group of people walking in the parade carry a giant LGBTQ+ flag down the middle of the street in a pride parade in Akron, Ohio on Aug. 24, 2019.](https://kentwired.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/1c1dc2285113e66abada064a92aff91c-1-900x648.jpg)
OPINION: We need more queer safe spaces
Reegan Saunders, Opinion Editor
• January 16, 2023
![(From left to right) Students Zee Ringler (He/They) and Sienna Jepsen (She/Her) show their pride and prepare to race in last year’s “Rainbow Run” 5k.](https://kentwired.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/RainbowRun.jpg)
LGBTQ+ Center hosts 7th annual Rainbow Run
Maggie Harris, Reporter
• October 8, 2022
Students, community, alumni revel in blue and gold pride at 2022 homecoming parade
Grace Clarke, Reporter
• October 1, 2022
![The LGBTQ+ Center is located on the lower floor of Kent States Student Center and is open to any and all students.](https://kentwired.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/DSC_0014-900x600.jpg)
Kent State recognized as one of ‘Best of the Best’ colleges and universities for LGBTQ+ students
Mariah Alanskas, Reporter
• September 9, 2022
![Attendees began finding their seats as Lavender Graduation was about to begin on May 6, 2022.](https://kentwired.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Attendees-began-finding-their-seats-as-Lavender-Graduation-was-about-to-begin-on-May-6-2022.--900x665.jpeg)
Kent State Alumni, actor gives tear-jerking speech at Lavender Graduation
Jesse Khalil, Reporter
• May 8, 2022
![LGBTQ center interns sit in front of their presentation on microaggressions.
From right to left: Graham Callahan, Gi Jessup and Amber Quinlivan.](https://kentwired.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/IMG_2194-900x675.jpeg)
LGBTQ Center workshop presents different methods to avoid microaggressions
Alexandra Austin, Reporter
• April 26, 2022
![QOMMUNITY](https://kentwired.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/ada83ed4e3263c30e6254fd6cdbe76bc-582x900.jpg)
In-person meetings return for QTPOC
Alexandra Austin Reporter
• February 11, 2022
![The Kent State LGBTQ+ Student Center is located in the lower level of the Kent Student Center and provides educational events and programs aimed at creating an inclusive environment on campus.](https://kentwired.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/88bd9f20f1b2efcbba7059a8788d77eb.jpg)
What Pride Month means to Kent State’s LGBTQ+ Center
Izzy Stewart Reporter
• June 18, 2021
![Graduation Q & A](https://kentwired.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/a501a246c77c34cc526d3c751a4c4754.png)
Q&A: Spring commencements and ceremonies
Emma Andrus Reporter
• April 11, 2021
OPINION: Waving symbols of safety on Kent State’s campus
Maria Ferrato Opinion Writer
• April 8, 2021
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