Photograph of three graduates with their certificates of recognition. The image shows three graduates, the one in the middle whith a cap on. They all wear their green graduation robes and purple rainbow-striped stoles. The two on the side hold framed certificates titled "Certificate of Recognition." Lavender Graduation ceremonies have a rich history and began with the first Lavender Graduation at the University of Michigan in 1995. The first Lavender Graduation ceremony was created by Dr. Ronni Sanlo, the Director of the Lesbian and Gay Programs Office at the University of Michigan. Dr. Sanlo, who had been denied admittance to her children’s commencement ceremonies because of her sexuality, realized there were no recognition ceremonies to honor the lives and achievements of Queer and Trans students. With the extra stress and pressure placed upon Queer and Trans college students, Lavender Graduation ceremonies are an important rite of passage that offer recognition and inspiration to students. Lavender Graduation ceremonies are open to all graduates, those within the Queer and Trans communities and their allies. The tradition is continued today at hundreds of institutions across the nation and the Pride Alliance is honored to add UNT’s name to that list.

Photograph of a graduate from the Spring 2018 Lavender Graduation.

Photographs of a graduate from the Spring 2018 Lavender Graduation, held by UNT Special Collections.

Photograph of a graduate from the Spring 2018 Lavender Graduation.

Photograph of a graduate from the Spring 2018 Lavender Graduation.

Photograph of a graduate from the Spring 2018 Lavender Graduation.

Photograph of a graduate from the Spring 2018 Lavender Graduation.

Photograph of a graduate from the Spring 2018 Lavender Graduation.

Photograph of a graduate from the Spring 2018 Lavender Graduation.

Photograph of a graduate from the Spring 2018 Lavender Graduation.

Photograph of a graduate from the Spring 2018 Lavender Graduation.

Photograph of a graduate from the Spring 2018 Lavender Graduation.

Photograph of a graduate from the Spring 2018 Lavender Graduation.

A photograph of the graduation screen from the 2018 Lavender Graduation, held by UNT Special Collections. The photo shows a projected screen with a white background with the words "Lavender Graduation" on it in a lavender color. Under it is a lavender banner with the date "April 28, 2018" on it. Under that is the time and location of the event, and all of this is encircled by an image of lavender plants arranged in a circle. Lavender Graduation ceremonies have a rich history and began with the first Lavender Graduation at the University of Michigan in 1995. The first Lavender Graduation ceremony was created by Dr. Ronni Sanlo, the Director of the Lesbian and Gay Programs Office at the University of Michigan. Dr. Sanlo, who had been denied admittance to her children’s commencement ceremonies because of her sexuality, realized there were no recognition ceremonies to honor the lives and achievements of Queer and Trans students. With the extra stress and pressure placed upon Queer and Trans college students, Lavender Graduation ceremonies are an important rite of passage that offer recognition and inspiration to students. Lavender Graduation ceremonies are open to all graduates, those within the Queer and Trans communities …

Poster advertising a lecture by music educator and author Carolyn Glenn Brewer and following performance by the Colleen Clark Group.

Photograph of cupcakes from the 2018 Lavender Graduation, held by UNT Special Collections. The cupcakes lay on a tray, and there are two types: vanilla with white frosting and chocolate with chocolate frosting. Each of them have a round piece of chocolate on top with a green eagle symbol. Lavender Graduation ceremonies have a rich history and began with the first Lavender Graduation at the University of Michigan in 1995. The first Lavender Graduation ceremony was created by Dr. Ronni Sanlo, the Director of the Lesbian and Gay Programs Office at the University of Michigan. Dr. Sanlo, who had been denied admittance to her children’s commencement ceremonies because of her sexuality, realized there were no recognition ceremonies to honor the lives and achievements of Queer and Trans students. With the extra stress and pressure placed upon Queer and Trans college students, Lavender Graduation ceremonies are an important rite of passage that offer recognition and inspiration to students. Lavender Graduation ceremonies are open to all graduates, those within the Queer and Trans communities and their allies. The tradition is continued today at hundreds of institutions across the nation and the Pride Alliance is honored to add UNT’s name to that list.

Digital flyer for the 2015 Budding Rose Concert, hosted by the Black Academy of Arts and Letters. The main portion of the flyer reads, "THE BLACK ACADEMY OF ARTS AND LETTERS SEASON 38 [--] PROMISING YOUNG ARTIST SERIES [--] 4TH ANNUAL BUDDING ROSE CONCERT Coordinated by Stevon Harris." Dates, times, and ticket information have also been included.

Digital flyer for a performance of "Mahalia: The Gospel Voice: A Musical," hosted by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in 2016. The main portion of the flyer reads, "The Black Academy of Arts and Letters Season 39 [--] DRESS PERFORMANCE THEATRE SERIES [--] MAHALIA THE GOSPEL VOICE A MUSICAL [...] STARRING ANDREA WALLACE [--] DIRECTED BY CURTIS KING." Date, time, location, and ticket information has also been included.

Digital flyer for a Roundtable Writer's Breakfast hosted by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in 2016. The main portion of the flyer reads, "The Black Academy of Arts and Letters Season 39 [--] RACE IN AMERICA THE LAW AND POLITICAL CONFLICT OF COMMUNITY AND POLICE SHOOTINGS [--] Writer's Roundtable Breakfast." Date, time, location, and ticket information has also been included. Portraits of (l-r) Rob Cañas, Ken Molberg, and Maryellen Hicks can be seen on the bottom portion of the flyer, with their last names listed.

Digital flyer for the Black Academy of Arts and Letters (TBAAL) 2016 Budding Rose concert. The flyer reads: "The Black Academy of Arts and Letters SEASON 39 PROMISING YOUNG ARTISTS SERIES 5TH ANNUAL BUDDING ROSE CONCERT Featuring W. H. Atwell Law Academy, Fred F. Florence, John B. Hood, Zan Holmes, Irma L. Rangel Young Women's Leadership Academy, Charles Rice Elementary & Life Schools Oak Cliff." Date, time, location, and ticket information have been included at the bottom of the flyer.

Digital flyer for the 2015 Ties and Tux Gala, hosted by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters. The main portion of the flyer reads, "THE BLACK ACADEMY OF ARTS AND LETTERS Ties & Tux Gala "A Night of Hollywood Glamour and Dallas Glitter" SALUTING Acclaimed Stage, Screen and Television Actress DIAHANN CARROLL[,] A TBAAL Luminary Arts Award Honoree [--] HOSTED BY ACTORS DARRIN HENSON & MALINDA WILLIAMS [--] SATURDAY, APRIL 25, 2015 at six o'clock." Location and ticket information has also been included.

Digital flyer for the 2016 Ties and Tux Gala, hosted by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters. The main portion of the flyer reads, "THE BLACK ACADEMY OF ARTS AND LETTERS Ties & Tux IV Gala A NIGHT OF HOLLYWOOD GLAMOUR & DALLAS GLITTER SALUTING STAGE, SCREEN & TELEVISION ACTOR BLAIR UNDERWOOD WITH SPECIAL PERFORMANCES BY TBAAL STUDENT ARTISTS." Date and location information has also been included.

Photograph of the two hosts of the 2018 Lavender Graduation, held by UNT Special Collections. The photo shows the two hosts side by side each other, the person on the right is someone with long blonde hair and wearing a dress,. On the left is a person with shorter hair and a grey long sleeve. In the background a projection with the graduation title can be seen. Lavender Graduation ceremonies have a rich history and began with the first Lavender Graduation at the University of Michigan in 1995. The first Lavender Graduation ceremony was created by Dr. Ronni Sanlo, the Director of the Lesbian and Gay Programs Office at the University of Michigan. Dr. Sanlo, who had been denied admittance to her children’s commencement ceremonies because of her sexuality, realized there were no recognition ceremonies to honor the lives and achievements of Queer and Trans students. With the extra stress and pressure placed upon Queer and Trans college students, Lavender Graduation ceremonies are an important rite of passage that offer recognition and inspiration to students. Lavender Graduation ceremonies are open to all graduates, those within the Queer and Trans communities and their allies. The tradition is continued today at hundreds …

A photograph of the Pride Alliance table at the 2018 Lavender Graduation, held by UNT Special Collections. The photo shows a table with a green UNT cloth over it. On the left side of the cloth at the front of the table are the letters "UNT" with "EST. 1890" under it. On the right side of the tablecloth is the name "Pride Alliance" with "Division of Equity & Diversity" under it. All the words are in white. Laying on top of the table is a stack of certificates, and on the right lay purple stoles for the graduates with rainbow stripes on the ends. Lavender Graduation ceremonies have a rich history and began with the first Lavender Graduation at the University of Michigan in 1995. The first Lavender Graduation ceremony was created by Dr. Ronni Sanlo, the Director of the Lesbian and Gay Programs Office at the University of Michigan. Dr. Sanlo, who had been denied admittance to her children’s commencement ceremonies because of her sexuality, realized there were no recognition ceremonies to honor the lives and achievements of Queer and Trans students. With the extra stress and pressure placed upon Queer and Trans college students, Lavender Graduation ceremonies are …