A photograph of a white board used for UNT's 'Tent Talks'. The question at the top of the whiteboard reads "How/Why do you support National Coming Out Day?"

A photograph of a white board used for UNT's 'Tent Talks'. The question at the top of the whiteboard reads "How/Why do you support National Coming Out Day?"

A photograph of a white board used for UNT's 'Tent Talks'. The question at the top of the whiteboard reads "How/Why do you support National Coming Out Day?"

A photograph of a white board used for UNT's 'Tent Talks'. The question at the top of the whiteboard reads "Should we be able to wear these costumes? Why or why not?" and at the base of the board are a line of costumes that would likely be labeled as offensive to different people groups.

A photograph of a white board used for UNT's 'Tent Talks'. The question at the top of the whiteboard reads "Should we be able to wear these costumes? Why or why not?" and at the base of the board are a line of costumes that would likely be labeled as offensive to different people groups.

A photograph of a white board used for UNT's 'Tent Talks'. The question at the top of the whiteboard reads "Should we be able to wear these costumes? Why or why not?" and at the base of the board are a line of costumes that would likely be labeled as offensive to different people groups.

A photograph of students decorating t-shirts for the Clothesline Project on the UNT Library Mall. There are several tables set up with fabric and puffy paint to decorate with. The students are using green and red shirts.

A photograph of students decorating t-shirts for the Clothesline Project on the UNT Library Mall. There are several tables set up with fabric and puffy paint to decorate with. The students are using green and red shirts.

A photograph of Allyn Hoang wearing a white tank top and standing with her hands on her hips. The background is an off-white color.

A photograph of Anna Nguyen wearing a black blouse and white and silver necklace. She is standing in front of a set of iron bar railings.

A cropped photograph of Chan Huynh. She is wearing a dark top and silver necklace and has her hair down.

A photograph of Gina Tran sitting for a portrait picture. She is wearing a white button down shirt and has her hair over one shoulder. The background is a mottled green color.

A photograph of Damian Torres in the Hurley Administration Building for an MC event. He is wearing a suit with a striped bow-tie.

A photograph of Damian Torres speaking in the Hurley Administration Building for an MC reception event. He is standing behind a wooden podium and has a microphone arranged in front of him.

A photograph of Dr. Gilda Garcia speaking with a man in the Hurley Administration Building for an MC reception event. He is holding a drink his nametag reads "Jim S."

A photograph of Dr. Gilda Garcia speaking in the Hurley Administration Building for an MC reception event. She is standing behind a wooden podium and has a microphone arranged in front of her.

A photograph of Dr. Gilda Garcia speaking in the Hurley Administration Building for an MC reception event. She is standing behind a wooden podium and has a microphone arranged in front of her.

A photograph of Dr. Gilda Garcia speaking in the Hurley Administration Building for an MC reception event. She is standing behind a wooden podium and has a microphone arranged in front of her.

A photograph of Lindsay Goodman, Jose, Christi Hestand, an unidentified woman, and Jon T. in the Hurley Administration Building for an MC reception event. They are standing together for a group picture in the foyer.

A photograph of people mingling in the Hurley Administration Building for an MC reception event. Some are wearing suits and others are dressed in business casual. There are tables in the foyer with them.

A photograph of people mingling in the Hurley Administration Building for an MC reception event. The two in the foreground are shaking hands and one is holding a plate full of snacks. Dorothy Bland is in the background.

A photograph of students involved in the UNT branch of BSE, Black Student Experience. They are standing together in the Library Mall by the fountain and are putting their hands together in the middle of a circle.

A photograph of Trung Vuong standing next to a wooden railing with trees behind him. He is wearing a black jacket and t-shirt with white detailing and lettering on them. He is also making the Vulcan salute with his hand.

Photograph of BSU members filling out forms, held by UNT Special Collections. The image shows African American women sitting behind a blue table with sheets of white paper laid out in front of them. In front of the table a few people can be seen filling out the forms. The Black Student Union or BSU, (Previously the Coalition of Black Organizations, CoBO) is the presiding organization representing marginalized students of African descent at the University of North Texas. Their mission is to educate, uplift, support and empower students with a variety of programming, professional and leadership development seminars, workshops, and social justice training. BSU is committed to creating an intentional, empowered and engaged community that centers the intersectional black student experience at UNT.