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

Photograph of "La Raza" 2018 graduates.

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 long table of refreshments at the 2018 Lavender Graduation, held by UNT Special Collections. The image shows a table of refreshments with an attendee in a red blazer standing in front of it, seen from the back. On the right side of the photo people can be seen sitting or standing by tables. 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 …

Photograph of a graduate from the Spring 2018 Lavender Graduation.

Photograph of a graduate from the Spring 2018 Lavender Graduation.

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 …

Photograph of a graduate from the Spring 2018 Lavender Graduation.

Photograph of Alex Sylvester, of the UNT Pride Alliance, and guest embracing at the 2018 Lavender Graduation. The photo shows Alex Sylvester (right) in a dress with long blonde hair. Next to them is a person with short cropped hair, wearing a grey blazer with a black button down.

Photograph of a graduate from the Spring 2018 Lavender Graduation.

Photograph of a woman on campus. The young woman has dark brown hair that is straightened, and wears a black blazer with a short pearl necklace around her neck. She stands in front of a small waterfall that is located on the UNT campus by Willis Library.

Photograph of three people at the 2018 Lavender Graduation, held by UNT Special Collections. The image shows three people sitting close to each other at a round table, with the refreshments seen behind them. The person on the left is a girl with a cap on, in the middle is one of the graduates in a green robe and wearing a purple stole, and the person on the right wears a red blazer with a purple stole. 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 …

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 …

Photograph of Alex Sylvester, of the UNT Pride Alliance, and guest at the 2018 Lavender Graduation. The photo shows Alex Sylvester (right) in a dress with long blonde hair. Next to them is a person with short cropped hair, wearing a grey blazer with a black button down.

Photograph of the two hosts of the 2018 Lavender Graduation, held by UNT Special Collections. The image shows one of the hosts in a dress standing behind a podium with a green plaque in front of it containing the letters "UNT" on it in white. On the right side a projector screen can be seen with the Lavender Graduation title in a circle of lavender. In front of the projector is another one of the hosts from the event in a grey longsleeve and bowtie. 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 …

Photograph of the two hosts and a graduate at the 2018 Lavender Graduation, held by UNT Special Collections. The photo shows the two hosts standing on each side of one of the graduates, who is in the middle.The graduate has a purple stole resting on their shoulder with rainbow stripes. To their right is the host wearing a dress, and to their left is the host in a grey long sleeve. They stand in front of the stage with a podium on the left side of the photo. 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 …

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 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 Fran Vick at the Carl Hertzog Awards ceremony at the University of Texas, El Paso in April 2008. Vick is looking at the camera and smiling

Photograph of Fran Vick (2nd right), Robert Stakes (right), and another man and woman at the Carl Hertzog Awards ceremony at the University of Texas, El Paso in April 2008. They are all standing side by side, looking at the camera and smiling. The man and woman on the left side of the photograph are holding drink glasses.

Image used for promotion of the 2015 Ties and Tux Gala, hosted by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters. The image includes the event logo and a small photographic portrait of Curtis King.

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 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.