Virtual Lavender Graduation Interest Form
"Lavender Graduation is an annual ceremony conducted on numerous campuses to honor lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and ally students and to acknowledge their achievements and contributions to the school/university. The Lavender Graduation Ceremony was created by Dr. Ronni Sanlo, a Jewish Lesbian, who was denied the opportunity to attend the graduations of her biological children because of her sexual orientation. It was through this experience that she came to understand the pain felt by her students. Encouraged by the Dean of Students at the University of Michigan, Dr. Sanlo designed the first Lavender Graduation Ceremony in 1995. The first Lavender Graduation began at the University of Michigan in 1995, with three graduates. By 2001, there were over 45 Lavender Graduation Ceremonies at Colleges and Universities nationwide. Graduating students, including undergraduates and graduates, are invited to take part in the celebration, which occurs each year the week prior to university-wide commencement events." -Human Rights Campaign
With current graduations being canceled or postponed due to COVID-19, Youth Pride, Inc. wants to make sure graduating seniors still get a moment to shine and bask in their accomplishments by hosting a Virtual Lavender Graduation this June! We envision having a few speakers and other traditional elements during the virtual ceremony, as well as sending all registered seniors rainbow tassels to turn during the virtual commencement. If you are an LGBTQ identified graduating senior and would be interested in attending a virtual lavendar graduation with other LGBTQ seniors from all over the state, please fill out this interest form and we will reach out with more details down the line!
Saturday, June 13th 1pm via Zoom or Google Hangouts (TBD).