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The Fight Isnt Over

The Fight Isn’t Over

Andrea-Jean Roberts, Writer April 9, 2024

Though our ancestors got out there and fought for our full integration into society, they always understood that the fight would never end for us. Since 2016, when Trump was elected president, the bubble...

people gathering at event with flags

The Inland Empire Needs Queer Community More than Ever

Avery Saucier, Writer March 6, 2024

For many Americans, 2023 was a year celebrating—and, in some cases, loathing—the nation's return to relative normalcy in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. For America's LGBTQIA+ community, however,...

MSJC Hosted Annual Drag Show in October

MSJC Hosted Annual Drag Show in October

Hugo Aguilar, Writer / photographer November 6, 2023

MSJC held their Annual Drag Show on Monday, Oct. 10, 2023 and it was hosted by Nebuer Styles. This year marks the fourth annual Pride event directed by LGBTQIA+ Advisory Chair, Ryan Sullivan. The LGBTQIA+...

Collage made by Diego Trejo

Changing the Narrative: Documenting Queer and Latinx History in Film

Diego Trejo and Derrick Spearman October 24, 2023

Documenting LGBTQIA+ and Latinx History By Diego Trejo On Sept. 15, 2021, the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative released a comprehensive analysis of Hispanic/Latino representation in film. The report...

MSJC Celebrates their 4th Annual Pride Kick-Off

MSJC Celebrates their 4th Annual Pride Kick-Off

Pia Henson, Editor in Chief October 6, 2023

Mt. San Jacinto College is celebrating Pride Month this October. The month is filled with activities, workshops, and the fifth annual Drag Show. The festivities began on Oct. 2 with a Pride Kick-Off starting...

Photo by Hugo Aguilar

Inaugural Lavender Celebration Honors MSJC Graduates

Melissa Luna, Writer/Editor/Outreach Coordinator May 23, 2023

Mt. San Jacinto College hosted its first annual Lavender Celebration on May 5 at the San Jacinto Campus. The event aimed to commemorate graduates and transfer students and to celebrate their loved ones...

Trans Visibility: Taking a Look at the Trans Community in the U.S.

Melissa Luna, Host May 22, 2023

Talon Talks | Season 5, Episode 6: Trans Visibility MSJC’s LGBTQIA+ Collective joins Melissa to discuss trans rights and trans issues. They dive into recent events in the news, concerning legislation...

Photo of Kota Ackerman and guest with King Phantom, Madame LaQueer, Jazmyn Simone-Échelon and Nebuer Styles by Jenna McMane

MSJC Proudly Hosts its 4th Annual Drag Show

Melissa Luna, Writer / Editor October 25, 2022

Mt. San Jacinto College (MSJC) hosted its 4th annual drag show on Oct. 4 at the San Jacinto Campus (SJC) theater. The show was hosted by Jazmyn Simone-Échelon and featured performances by King Phantom,...

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