A Story to Tell At 74, Damon Evans ’19 is eager to share his life story as a successful actor and classical singer, as a witness to LGBTQ history, as a gay man, and as a Brooklyn College alumnus. Read More
Risky Business With her second novel, alumna and celebrated writer R.O. Kwon ’08 M.F.A. is boldly stepping into her truth. Read More
Art Herstory Distinguished Professor Patricia Cronin’s work has stood the test of time as it examines issues of gender, sexuality, and social justice. Read More
A Second Transition Discharged from the Navy for being transgender, Rose Roe ’23 is helping people like her navigate a challenging world. Read More
Places to Be As senior assistant to the director of the LGBTQ+ Resource Center, Sami Binder ’18 is dedicated to creating safe spaces. Read More
Advocating for Autism Aaron Jean-Francois uses their prominent voice in spreading the importance of autism awareness and acceptance in the college community. Read More
Call Them by Their Name In a new internship last fall, anthropology major Lily Bello helped trans community members overcome the legal red tape of changing their names. Read More
Author and Activist Barbara Smith to Lecture at Brooklyn College on March 16 One of her first public appearances since 2020 will serve as an extraordinary complement to Brooklyn College’s Women’s History Month celebration. Read More
Author and Activist Barbara Smith Serving as Brooklyn College’s Hess Scholar-in-Residence for 2022-23 The independent scholar has opened up a national cultural and political dialogue about the intersections of race, class, gender, and sexuality. On November 29, Smith will be part of a conversation on campus with Jeanne Theoharis to discuss selected clips from the newly released documentary, “The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks,” which features Smith and is also based on Theoharis’ research and book of the same name. Read More
