WASHINGTON – The Sixth Annual LGBTA Renaissance Reception will be hosted virtually on Oct. 15 beginning at 7 p.m. The reception is an official Howard University Homecoming event that honors Howard University students who emulate the Howard motto, “In truth and service,” by facilitating awareness of LGBTQ+ issues and encourage activism in the larger community. Registration is now open.

“October is LGBTQ History Month, and the Renaissance Reception is an opportunity to honor students who play a critical role in Howard’s history,” said Gaëlle Ivory, assistant director of intercultural affairs and chair of the LGBTA Renaissance Reception. “The reception is in part celebratory and also serves as a call to inclusive action. Donations to the Lavender Fund allow us to continue supporting LGBTQ+ student scholarships and rewarding students for demanding inclusion and justice.”

The purpose of the reception is for the Howard University community to support Howard's LGBTQ+ student community by contributing to the Lavender Fund. Since first introduced, the Lavender Fund has raised over $25,000 and has provided scholarships to 10 undergraduate and graduate students. 

To make a contribution to the Lavender Fund, visit the Bison Funder website.

To join the Sixth Annual LGBTA Renaissance Reception, click here to register in advance. This event is free to attend and open to the public.

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About Howard University

Founded in 1867, Howard University is a private, research university that is comprised of 13 schools and colleges. Students pursue studies in more than 120 areas leading to undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees. The University operates with a commitment to Excellence in Truth and Service and has produced one Schwarzman Scholar, three Marshall Scholars, four Rhodes Scholars, 11 Truman Scholars, 25 Pickering Fellows and more than 165 Fulbright recipients. Howard also produces more on-campus African-American Ph.D. recipients than any other university in the United States. For more information on Howard University, visit www.howard.edu.

Media Contact: Misha Cornelius, misha.cornelius@howard.edu