Pride Month
Pride Month is celebrated each June to commemorate LGBTQ+ pride. Stetson Law invites you to explore this community resource page and participate in local Pride Month activities with Stetson Law's Lambda Legal Society.
While this page is the result of a collaborative effort, it is not a comprehensive resource. We encourage students, faculty, and staff to explore other resources and to feel free to share those that may add to the richness of this page. Please email any insights to [email protected].
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Events
Stetson Law Events
St. Pete Pride Parade
The City of St. Petersburg
June 22, 2024│ 6 pm-8 pm │ Location: TBD
Participate in St. Petersburg Pride with Stetson Law and Lambda Legal Society as we light up Bayshore Drive with our Stetson green and rainbow. RSVP to receive all parade announcements.
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‘Pride In Grand Central’ Street Fair
The City of St. Petersburg
June 23, 2024│12 pm-5 pm │ Grand Central District (20th-28th blocks)
Join Stetson Law's Office of Admissions and Lambda Legal Society as they table at the Pride Grand Central Street Fair. Central Avenue will be glittered with blocks of entertainment, vendors, food, and community partners. Please RSVP to receive all announcements for the street fair.
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Local Events
2024 St Pete Pride Youth & Family Day
The City of St. Petersburg
June 8│ 10 am-2 pm │ North Straub Park
Shades of Pride: Juneteenth, LGBTQ+ Art and Music Fest
The City of St. Petersburg
June 14, 2024-June 15, 2024│ Time varies │ The Factory, 2606 Fairfield Ave S. St. Petersburg
Transtastic
The City of St. Petersburg
June 28, 2024│ 6 pm-8 pm │ The Museum of Fine Arts, 255 Beach Dr NE, Saint Petersburg, FL 33701 | $10
Pride at Stetson Law
A 2024 Snapshot of LGBTQ+ Inclusiveness at Stetson Law
From effective strategic initiatives for increasing LGBTQ+ student enrollment to partnering with local organizations that serve the community, here are some recent ways College of Law students, faculty, and staff have supported and enhanced the LGBTQ+ community.
Stetson Law Wins National Award for LGBTQ+ Initiatives
The Association of American Law Schools Section on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Issues (SOGII) has chosen the college for its LGBTQ+ Inclusive Excellence Award. Stetson Law is one of only two law schools in the nation to receive this annual honor.
Stetson Law Progress Pride Flag Raising
Stetson College of Law Lambda Legal Society made history with the inaugural raising of the Progress Pride flag.
Lambda Event Explores Florida Law & Drag
Amidst a vibrant atmosphere, Stetson Law students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends came together to celebrate and reflect upon law and drag. The event served as both a celebration of resilience and a call to action.
Real Cases Episode 19: LGBTQIA+ Law Students and the Lambda Legal Society at Stetson
Professor Joseph Morrissey and Stetson alum Nathan Bruemmer discuss the role of advocacy and organizing in law school and beyond, the National LGBTQ+ Bar Association’s Lavender Law Career Fair, and what schools like Stetson are doing to make queer students and their allies feel welcome in the legal profession
Learn
Terminology and Concepts
Being an Ally
American Bar Association
ABA highlights how to be a good ally to those who identify as transgender
A Guide to Gender Identity and Pronouns
GLAAD
Review this glossary of terms relating to gender identity and sexuality with the goal to help individuals communicate accurately and respectfully with one another
Civil Rights History
Important LGBT United States Supreme Court Decisions
The American Bar Association
Dive into Supreme Court decisions that shaped the LGBTQ+ Civil Rights Movement
LGBTQ+ Pioneers and Advocates
LGBTQ+ Trailblazers in the Legal Profession
The American Bar Association
Learn more about LGBTQ+ trailblazers who have shaped the advancement of human rights in their communities
Engage
Lambda Legal Society is the LGBTQ+ and ally student-run organization on campus. They are dedicated to working with students, faculty, and staff to make Stetson the most welcoming and inclusive place it can be for the LGBTQ+ community. Add them on Instagram and Engage to stay up to date on LGBTQ+ news, upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, and much more!
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Kaleidoscope, Stetson's Gender and Sexual Diversity Organization, is a community based organization that actively pursues opportunities to promote acceptance, friendship, and partnership of the LGBTQIAP+ community. Through education and awareness initiatives, they hope to reduce anti-gay violence, harassment, and discrimination by promoting a greater understanding between students, school administration, and the local Deland community.
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Resources
Local Resources
The City of St. Petersburg LGBT Resources - Learn more
OUT Arts and Culture - Learn more