Photograph of Byrd Williams IV, holding up his little hamster Mildred. The portrait of Byrd IV and Mildred are next to a photograph of the Mildred skull artifact Byrd made upon his mother digging up Mildred's grave after her death. The little hamster's skull has been fixed to a silver cross.

A cartoon of Santa Clause blocking a North Texas coach, 1968.

A printing of an Bald Eagle in gold foil on card paper.

Photograph of man and woman from the Multicultural Center 20th Anniversary celebration, held by UNT Special Collections. The image shows the side profile of a man in a suit with a green name tag on his front. Behind him is a woman, and they stand in a room with bookshelves in the back and a portrait of an African American woman on the right of the photo behind the man.

Photograph of stoles from the 2018 Lavender Graduation, held by UNT Special Collections. The purple stoles are laid out on a green surface. They have rainbow stripes at the top and bottom, as well as two triangles. 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 three people at the 2018 Lavender Graduation, held by UNT Special Collections. The image shows three people sitting closely together at a round table. In the middle is the graduate with short black hair and glasses, wearing a green graduation robe and a purple stole around their neck with rainbow stripes. To the left is a young man in a black long sleeve and to the right a girl with blonde hair in black. On the top right side of the photo another table of people 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 …

Photograph of a group of people at the 2018 Lavender Graduation, held by UNT Special Collections. The image shows a group of six people sitting around a black table. The two furthest on the left are the graduates in their outfits with purple stoles around their necks, rainbow stripes on the ends of it. On the farthest right is a young man in a striped sweater, to his left another young man and the two people in the middle older woman. Behind them is a long table of refreshments, and on their right another table of people partially 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 …

Photograph of the audience from the presentation standing at the Multicultural Center 20th Anniversary celebration, held by UNT Special Collections. The first image shows rows of tables/chairs in a big classroom with the people in the rows standing up. Image 2, closeup of members of the audience that are standing up. Image 3, closeup of a row of men in the audience standing up straight.

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. The person on the left is a girl with long blonde hair wearing a dress, in the middle is one of the graduates wearing a purple stole, and the person on the right wears a black t shirt. 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 …

Photographs of a man in traditional African clothing from the Multicultural Center 20th Anniversary celebration, held by UNT Special Collections. The first image shows an African man in traditional African clothing that has bright stripes. He is seen from the back with two other performers in traditional clothing in the background of the photo. Image 2, different view of African man in striped clothing with three other performers in traditional clothing behind him. On the left side of the photo behind them is a TV screen with a photo displayed on it. The African man holds a bigger drum than the rest of the performers. Image 3, closeup of man in traditional striped clothing.

Photograph of eagle awards from the Multicultural Center 20th Anniversary, held by UNT Special Collections. The photo is focused on a bronze award shaped like an eagle that is highly detailed in its structure. On the right of the photograph another eagle award can be seen blurred out with a plaque on the front of it.

Photograph of crowd mingling at the Multicultural Center 20th Anniversary, held by UNT Special Collections. Standing around a round table are three woman and one man, with plates of fruit and drinks in front of them. Behind the group, other people can be seen mingling in a room with white walls and five windows, the sun shining brightly through.

Photograph of people socializing at the Multicultural Center 20th Anniversary, held by UNT Special Collections. The photograph shows a group of about five young African American men and women smiling, and mingling with each other. They are surrounded by other people in a crowd. In the background a TV screen can be seen with a blurry photo.

Photograph of a group of people at the 2018 Lavender Graduation, held by UNT Special Collections. The image shows one of the graduates and a friend sitting by each other at a table. On the left is the graduate with brown hair and a purple stole around their neck. On the right is a friend with blonde hair. Behind them rows of empty chairs 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 …

Photograph of presenters receiving eagle awards from the Multicultural Center 20th Anniversary.

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 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 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 …

Photograph of a crowd at the Multicultural Center 20th Anniversary celebration, held by UNT Special Collections. The photo shows a crowd of diverse people inside a room with white walls. In the middle of the photo, in the back corner of the room is a big, orange sign titled "The Role of the College Union."

Photograph of the audience from presentations at the Multicultural Center 20th Anniversary celebration.

Photograph of a vegetable platter from the Multicultural Center 20th Anniversary, held by UNT Special Collections. The platter of vegetables consists of chopped celery, squash, cucumbers, carrots, broccoli and cauliflower. In the middle f the platter is a small silver bowl filled with hummus with spoon inside it.

Photograph of people at the Multicultural Center 20th Anniversary, held by UNT Special Collections. The middle of the photo shows two women standing by each other, one getting something out of her bag. Behind them is an open doorway. On the right side of the photo a young man is standing up by three people who are sitting in chairs. On the left side of the photo is an older woman.

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.