In November of 2023, Eastern Michigan University’s LGBT Resource Center hosted an event in collaboration with the University Archives’ Oral History Program during Transgender Awareness Week where students could share their experiences with being part of the LGBT community on and off campus. EMU student Rachel Anthony talks about growing up queer, finding comfort in the English Department, and self-care in stressful times.

Rachel Anthony, Interview, 2023

In November of 2023, Eastern Michigan University’s LGBT Resource Center hosted an event in collaboration with the University Archives’ Oral History Program during Transgender Awareness Week where students could share their experiences with being part of the LGBT community on and off campus. EMU student Christopher Durden talks about coming out to parents who are supportive, finding LGBTQ friendly spaces on campus, and being your authentic self.

Christopher Durden, Interview, 2023

In November of 2023, Eastern Michigan University’s LGBT Resource Center hosted an event in collaboration with the University Archives’ Oral History Program during Transgender Awareness Week where students could share their experiences with being part of the LGBT community on and off campus. EMU student Hunter Johnstone talks about the fictional characters who had an impact on them, coming out as bisexual, and addressing biphobia in and out of the LGBTQ community.

Hunter Johnstone, Interview, 2023

In November of 2023, Eastern Michigan University’s LGBT Resource Center hosted an event in collaboration with the University Archives’ Oral History Program during Transgender Awareness Week where students could share their experiences with being part of the LGBT community on and off campus. EMU student Emily LaDuke talks about transferring to Eastern, getting rid of social media app TikTok, and finding a sense of belonging.

Emily LaDuke, Interview, 2023

In November of 2023, Eastern Michigan University’s LGBT Resource Center hosted an event in collaboration with the University Archives’ Oral History Program during Transgender Awareness Week where students could share their experiences with being part of the LGBT community on and off campus. EMU student Harley Maxbauer talks about transitioning, being involved with the LGBTQ community on campus, and stepping out of your comfort zone.

Harley Maxbauer, Interview, 2023

In November of 2023, Eastern Michigan University’s LGBT Resource Center hosted an event in collaboration with the University Archives’ Oral History Program during Transgender Awareness Week where students could share their experiences with being part of the LGBT community on and off campus. EMU student Nancy Ross talks about their first introduction to queer identities, switching majors, and gender expression through roleplaying games like Dungeons and Dragons.

Nancy Ross, Interview, 2023

In November of 2023, Eastern Michigan University’s LGBT Resource Center hosted an event in collaboration with the University Archives’ Oral History Program during Transgender Awareness Week where students could share their experiences with being part of the LGBT community on and off campus. EMU student Zaria Spidell talks about growing up and coming out in a Christian household, balancing religion and identity, and finding solace in the library.

Zaria Spidell, Interview, 2023

In November of 2023, Eastern Michigan University’s LGBT Resource Center hosted an event in collaboration with the University Archives’ Oral History Program during Transgender Awareness Week where students could share their experiences with being part of the LGBT community on and off campus. Here an EMU student talks about the conflict between the church and LGBTQ issues, finding community as a Black lesbian, and queer prom in Detroit.

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