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PRIDELIST 2020
The Daily Beacon • Wednesday, October 7, 2020
Introducing the PRIDEList: A note from Coordinator Bonnie Johnson BONNIE JOHNSON Pride Center Coordinator
Dear Volunteer Family, Happy LGBTQ+ History Month! From all of us at the Pride Center, we are excited to share the 2020 edition of the PRIDEList. “What is the PRIDEList?” you may be asking: it is a signature campaign intended to raise the visibility of the LGBTQ+ community and its allies at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Complementing our campus focus on mattering and belonging, our goal is to ensure that our LGBTQ+ students feel welcome, supported and at home here on Rocky Top, which begins with visibility and awareness! This year’s list, with 1,132 signatures, represents many areas within our campus community. The names listed here are from faculty, staff, current students, friends of the university and alums who
want our LGBTQ+ students to know that they are not alone during their time here at Rocky Top. It is important to note that the PRIDElist is not the only way that folks show their support for the community—allyship looks different for every person depending on their identities and life experiences. We hope the list fills your heart, educates your soul and prompts reflection on the beautiful, diverse LGBTQ+ community here at UT and the part that each of us play in making our campus welcoming to all. Have a great October ahead. We have several events going this month. We hope to see you at one soon! With pride, Bonnie Johnson she/her/hers Coordinator, Pride Center