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Marshall University LGBT Outreach Information
Gay and Lesbian History Month-The month of October was chosen to celebrate LGBT history as well as to commemorate the anniversaries of the first two gay and lesbian marches on Washington. The march held on October 1979 drew over 200,000, and the march held on October 1987 drew over 500,000 with the first public viewing of the NAMES Project AIDS Quilt.
African American History Month- In February, the Marshall University LGBT Outreach celebrated African American History Month by recognizing notable African Americans in the LGBT Community. This is a Link to the LGBTO's African American History Month webpage featuring several different LGBT African American resources including the HRC's Online Coming Out Guide for African Americans.
Women's History Month- In March 2005, LGBTO celebrated Women's History Month in March. Through out the month there were be several events on campus including the LGBTO's Speaker for the month of March Sile Singleton. We also recognized a different influential female from the LGBT community each week and provided you with some biographical information. We also have a listing of all Women's History Month events that were held.
Marshall University Resources
Marshall University Counseling Services - Counseling services provides professional counseling services to the MU campus community. Please contact them at (304) 696-3111.
Marshall University Gay Straight Bisexual Alliance- The GSBA fosters a climate of confidentiality for all LGBT and straight students, faculty, and members of our surrounding communities. Currently meeting Thursday Nights at 7:50 PM in Smith hall room 335. For more information please e-mail marshallgsba@hotmail.com or call (304) 617-1049.
Marshall University Lambda Society - MU Student Group catering to LGBT students on Marshall's campus. Currently meeting Thursday Nights at 9pm in the Memorial Student Center's John Spotts Room (2E37). For more information please email lambda-list@marshall.edu.
Marshall University Psychology Clinic Gay Men's Support Group- Need a chance to talk about topics such as coming out, religion, meeting friends, dating, family issues, living in Huntington, Social support, and homophobia? The Marshall University Psych clinic is here to help. For more information contact the Marshall University Psychology Clinic at 304-696-2772 and select option 1 or 3 or e-mail Dr. Keith Beard at beard@marshall.edu.
Growing Up Gay in Appalachia - Dr. Charles Lloyd of the Marshall University Classics Department is currently gathering stories on the topic of "Growing Up Gay in Appalachia". If you are interested in submitting your own story or have questions about his project you may email him at lloydc@marshall.edu
Marshall University Women's Center - The Women's Center strives to ensure a campus community in which women and men can live and work together in a mutually respectful and supportive environment where equality, responsibility, and personal empowerment are encouraged and fostered. Following a feminist model of empowerment, the Center works toward fostering, recognizing, and affirming the abilities, accomplishments, and potential of Marshall women. Through a variety of educational programs, culturally-diverse events, resource opportunities, and comprehensive support services, Marshall Women's Center strives to address the needs of women of Marshall and the surrounding community. The Women's center can be found in Prichard Hall Rm. 135. Please contact them at (304) 696-3338.
West Virginia Resources
Appalachian Metropolitan
Community Church - Christian worship center located in Charleston,
WV. For more information please call
(304) 343-5330.
Charleston AIDS Network (CAN)-
CAN is a non-profit volunteer
organization dedicated to increasing AIDS awareness and providing emotional and
financial support for persons living with HIV/AIDS
located in Charleston, WV.
Please contact CAN at (304)
345-4673 or (888) 455-4673.
Coalition for Equal Rights Not Special Rights - An
advocacy group located in Morgantown, WV. Please contact the coalition at (304) 291-6135.
Covenant House
- An organization dedicated to working for justice by offering direct services for people in
need while creating social change through education. Please contact them at (304) 344-0530.
Inside & OUT - A LGBT social group located in Huntington, WV.
Please contact Inside & OUT at (304)
523-3121.
Living
AIDS Memorial Garden - A garden in memory of
those who have died from AIDS.
Please contact them toll-free at (877) 543-LAMG.
OUT!Right - A Charleston, WV based LGBT coming-out group.
Please contact them at
(304) 768-1005.
Parents, Friends and Family of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) - A
support group for families and friends of LGBT people. They can be contact
locally in
Charleston, WV at (304) 345-6934
Parkersburg,
WV at
(304) 428-8089 Email:
info@pflagparkersburg.org
Wheeling,
WV at
(304) 232-8743
Potomac
Highlanders - A social group for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexuals and Allies
serving the LGBT community of the Potomac Highlands of West Virginia.
WVU COSO
- West Virginia University Council on
Sexual Orientation located in Morgantown, WV. Please contact them at (304) 293-4040 ext. 4025
WVU BiGLM - West
Virginia University LGBT student group located in Morgantown, WV. Please contact
BiGLM at (304) 293-8200
or (304) 965-3552
WV Human Rights Commission - The WV Human Rights Comission offers documents on hate crimes and other information relevant to WV. Please contact the Commission toll-free at (888) 676-5546
WV Hate Crimes Task Force - The West Virginia Hate Crime Task Force is a working group made up of representatives from federal, state and local law enforcement departments, human rights agencies and civil rights organizations. Please contact their hotline toll-free at 1-888-676-5546.
National and Internet Resources
National Gay and Lesbian Task Force
The Intersex Society of North America
National Latina/o Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Outreach
National Coalition of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender
National Youth Advocacy Coalition
Famous and Gay -
Listing of famous gay, lesbian and bisexual people
and features over 700 people from all over the world. Only people who are out or
who were outed after their death are included. Pictures and a short biography
are included on each persons.