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IN FOCUS: Pride
Vanessa Aviva González-Siegel on firsts and pronouns
Last fall, González-Siegel, whose pronouns are she, ella and ela, assumed the role of director at the UCLA LGBTQ Campus Resource Center after serving as associate director of multicultural affairs at Columbia University, where she oversaw the campus' LGBTQ center as a staff of one.
Williams Institute explores future of LGBTQ+ rights
The Williams Institute hosted a webinar following the November presidential elections that explored how laws and policies related to the LGBTQ+ community could fare under the new administration.
How UCLA gymnastics created a welcoming space for all
In recent years, the UCLA gymnastics team roster has included LGBTQ competitors and outspoken allies who have used their far-reaching social media platforms for advocacy.
Read more about the team's embrace of inclusivity and self-expression from UCLA Newsroom.
Activist Mark Thompson's papers available at UCLA Library
Mark Thompson was a journalist, author and activist best known for his two-decade tenure as senior editor for "The Advocate," the long-running LGBT newsmagazine. "The materials in this collection are firmly rooted in Los Angeles queer history," said Kelly Besser, archivist for Library Special Collections.
Read more about Thompson's legacy from UCLA Library.
LGBTQ adults face increased risks of firearm violence
A UCLA study found that in 20204, LGBTQ adults in California reported higher rates of risk for firearm-related injury or mortality, including serious thoughts of suicide and intimate partner violence.
Read more about the study from UCLA Newsroom.
Kirk Walker inducted into LGBTQ Sports Hall of Fame
Longtime UCLA softball assistant coach Kirk Walker was announced as part of the 2025 LGBTQ Sports Hall of Fame class by the Sports Equality Foundation. Walker, the director of softball administration, is one of the most visible and vocal advocates for diversity and inclusion in sports.
Read more about Walker's coaching career and advocacy from UCLA Bruins.
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