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LGBT History Project
This project was started in 2004 by students Stefanie Papps and Garreth Griffin as a class assignment. Since then, countless volunteers have worked to find, scan and record all of the events listed on this site. You will find many documents on this site that put together a long history of activism and heroism at the University of Georgia. As we continue to add events, you will also find watershed moments nationally and internationally.

 

October 6, 1894

Article - The Thalians
Red and Black article about the Thalians, an early dramatic club at UGA. Amongst their early performances was Charley's Aunt , a comedy featuring a cross-dressing character.

February 18, 1927

Article – University student pictures Bohemian life of Gotham's Greenwich Village
Article in the Red and Black discussing lifestyles of the inhabitants of Greenwich Village, including a mention of the “effeminate type man and the mannish woman.”

April 21, 1933

Article – Glee Club Presents Best Performance Thursday Evening
Feature in the Red and Black regarding a Glee Club performance that concluded with “a ballet of eight charming young men dressed as women.”

February 21, 1967

Article – Hugh Hefner's ‘Playboy': Image of Respectable Sex
Article in the Red and Black Women's Interest section discussing Hugh Hefner's views on sexual liberation, sodomy laws, and similar subjects.

March 28, 1967

Editorial – Who Cares?
Editorial in the Red and Black regarding student apathy. Mentions that at UGA “We associate an active interest in public affairs with Berkeley communists, free love, homosexuality, insurrection, anarchy, abortions, and LSD.”

February 20, 1968

Editorial – Wig Flipping
Red and Black editorial criticizing President Johnson's policies in Vietnam and at home. Mentions that America has “introduced liquor, prostitution, homosexuality, and pot to the Vietnamese people.”

February 11, 1969

Article – Doctors Talk About Syphilis
Article in the Women's Interest section of the Red and Black reporting on a talk given by Dr. William Payne on venereal diseases. Dr. Payne attributes the rise on venereal disease to “the decline in sexual morality and the incline in homosexuality.”

September 30, 1969
Letter - North American Conference of Homophile Organizations
A letter from Louis Crompton, Chairman of the Platform Committee of the North American Conference of Homophile Organizations to the UGA administration. This letter requests feedback on a draft of the Homosexual Student Bill of Rights.
Spring 1970
Coalition political party formed. The Coalition Party concerned itself with a variety of minority issues, including LGBT rights.
July 8, 1970

Article – People shy from ‘Boys in Band' movie because of bad homosexual reputation
Red and Black article on The Boys in the Band , mentioning that some people have trouble with the film given its homosexual content.

July 15, 1970

Editorial – Hell, they won't go! ‘It's a queer movie!'
Editorial in the Red and Black anticipating the average UGA student's reaction to the film The Boys in the Band.

August 5, 1970

Editorial – Donovan's open-mindedness hit
Red and Black editorial responding to Dick Donovan's July 15 letter. The letter criticizes Donovan for his favorable view of The Boys in the Band and his supportive stance on homosexuality.

January 26, 1971

Article – Theater to present “Sister George”
Piece in the Red and Black discussing a local performance of The Killing of Sister George , a play with prominent lesbian themes.

February 11, 1971

Editorial – Homosexual plight ignored
Editorial letter in the Red and Black discussing the general atmosphere for LGBT people in Athens .

July 14, 1971

Editorial – Gays are scapegoats
Red and Black editorial detailing homophobia amongst people who identify as liberal.

October 19, 1971

Editorial – Masculinity
Red and Black letter to the editor defending traditional female gender roles. Finishes with, “Love the girls who have retained their wholesome, hygienically clean, feminine characteristics and leave the others to the lesbians.”

November 10, 1971
Article - Gay students try for understanding
A Red & Black article about a program sponsored by Intraspect, a resident assistants’ seminar group. The article discusses the program itself and introduces the idea of the first queer group on campus, the Committee on Gay Education.

November 11, 1971

Article - Those who are different
Red & Black featured columnist’s article about two gay men who spoke at a seminar on human sexuality.

November 11, 1971

Memo - Gay Liberation Committee
A memo from M. Louise McBee to Dean O. Suthern Sims regarding students wanting to start a gay organization on campus. The memo chronicles conversations over several days.

November 16, 1971

Editorial – Comments on homosexual ‘problem'
Red and Black editorial claiming that while all sexuality is a private matter, homosexuality is still essentially abnormal.

November 19, 1971

Editorial – Homosexuals
Editorial letter in the Red and Black challenging a variety of LGBT stereotypes.

November 23, 1971

Editorial – Gays should not be barred
Editorial letter in the Red and Black responding to Miles Friend's November 16 letter.

December 2, 1971

Article – Ministry for gays
The Red and Black reports on a San Francisco priest who started a ministry specifically for LGBT people.

December 3, 1971

Editorial – Moral codes and the law
Red and Black editorial opposing Georgia 's sodomy laws. Mentions the University's opposition to recognizing the Committee on Gay Education based on sodomy law.

January 14, 1972

Article – Gays name officers
Red and Black article reporting on a Committee on Gay Education organizational meeting.

January 21, 1972

Cartoon – Gay Lib
Editorial cartoon in the Red and Black concerning changes in the meaning of the word “gay” between generations.

January 21, 1972

Editorial – Starting all over
Red and Black editorial describing a “new” United States Constitution proposed by a man named Walter Beasley. Beasley's Constitution would, among other things, would outlaw sex change operations.

January 25, 1972

Editorial – Happiness
Letter to the editor in the Red and Black responding to the January 21 “Gay Lib” cartoon.

February 8, 1972

Article – ‘Calliope' founded by UGA poet
Red and Black profile of Dr. Julia Stanley (who was lesbian-identified, according to the book Rebels, Rubyfruit, and Rhinestones by Dr. James T. Sears).

February 16, 1972

Editorial – The Media Man
Red and Black editorial in which the author opines that stereotypical “gay” mannerisms are harmful to the LGBT community.

February 22, 1972

Memo - Recommendation for an approach to recognition of the CGE
Memo from Dean O. Suthern Sims to William R. Bracewell indicating that they can use the Student Handbook to make recognizing the group a legal matter instead of administrative matter by invoking the “unlawful acts” disqualification in the Handbook.

February 24, 1972

Letter - From Karl King to the CGE regarding his resignation as faculty advisor
Letter from Karl King to Bill Green, Kitty Richter and John Hoard stating that Karl King was resigning as faculty advisor to the CGE due to the group’s intention to demonstrate on the campus, to hold dances and to push the University for recognition.

February 24, 1972

Article - UGA Gays plan dance and fight for recognition
A Red & Black article discussing CGE’s plan for a dance and attempt at achieving recognition as a student group.

February 29, 1972

Article - Gay Committee dance halted
A Red & Black article discussing Student Activities Director John Cox’s decision to cancel the CGE’s dance. Administrators tell “the students to go to court and get a temporary injunction.”

February 29, 1972

Editorial - Gay dance
A Red & Black editorial that discusses the administration’s refusal to allow the gay dance to occur. Further, cajoles the administration to uphold the rights of the minority.

February 29, 1972

Article - Boys will be boys
A Red & Black featured columnist Phil Kent writes of a chance encounter with two stereotypical gay men.

March 1, 1972

Editorial by Bracewell regarding student demonstration
Letter to the editor of the Red and Black written by William Bracewell indicating that previous reporting was wrong.

March 1, 1972

List of demands from CGE sit-in to Dean O. Suthern Sims with responses and notes
Demand list from the CGE sit-in with handwritten notes from Dean Sims indicating that he would not support the repeal of sodomy laws, allow University facilities to be used by CGE, or insist on Cox’s resignation. Additionally, he indicated that the administration controls student fees. Handwritten notes indicate 40 people were present.

March 2, 1972

Article - Gays protest dance ban again
A Red & Black article about student protest at Dean Sims’ office.

March 3, 1972

Editorial - Ostracism
A Red & Black editorial sympathizes with the CGE.

March 3, 1972

Article – Gays lose King, seeks ACLU aid
Red and Black article discussing the CGE loss of their faculty advisor, Karl King, and the possibility that the ACLU may take their case against the University.

March 9, 1972

Editorial – Homosexuals (Ravenstone concert)
Red and Black editorial letter in which a student complains that he saw men kissing at a concert held on campus by local band Ravenstone. The student claims the administration took no action against this.

March 9, 1972

Article - ACLU busy, gays find local lawyer
A Red & Black article discussing the fact that the ACLU did not take the CGE’s case against the University. It indicates two local lawyers, Bruce R. Lowry and Walter M. Henritze, Jr., would take the case.

March 9, 1972

Article – Rock concert remarks ire Evolution candidates
Article in the Red and Black regarding a series of concerts held in support of various SGA political parties. The article references the controversy surrounding the Committee on Gay Education's dance, which was disallowed by the University.

March 10, 1972

Flyer for CGE dance to be held on March 10
Flyer for dance sponsored by Intersect for CGE held on March 10 at 8:00 pm.

March 10, 1972

Memo from Kassinger to President Davison in regarding civil suit filed by members of CGE
Inter-Office communication from Edward Kassinger to President Fred C. Davison in re: civil suit filed by Bill Green, Nick Curry and Rick Gilberg against Davison, Cox, Sims and Bracewell. Memo provides possible answers/defenses to the suit.

March 10, 1972

Article - Gays file dance suit
Article in Athens Star detailing specifics on lawsuit filed by CGE.

March 11, 1972

Article - Order restrains UGA from halting gay dance
Athens Daily News article detailing specifics on restraining order put in place by Judge Barrow.

March 11, 1972

Article - Gays Hold Dance ‘My Mother Would Never Believe It’
Athens Banner-Herald article detailing public reaction to the CGE dance and the decision by Judge Barrow.

March 17, 1972

Memo to file from Albert B. Jones in regarding civil suit filed by members of CGE
Memo to file from Albert B. Jones in which he discusses the temporary restraining order put in place by Judge Barrow of the Superior Court of Clarke County and the preceding equity complaint.

March 22, 1972

Article - Court lets gays dance
A Red & Black article tells of the injunction against the University. University must all CGE dance to take place on campus.

March 22, 1972

Article - Diamond Lil highlights affair
A R ed & Black article reports the events of the dance finally held at Memorial Hall.

March 22, 1972

Editorial - Ban all heterosexual dances
Letter to the editor in the Red and Black written by Franklin E. Kameny, Ph.D., arguing that heterosexual dances break far more laws and cause far more harm to society than could homosexual dances.

March 22, 1972

Editorial – They won
Red and Black editorial praising the Committee on Gay Education for the way it went about challenging the University from blocking its planned dance.

March 28, 1972

Article – Coalition '72 Platform
Red and Black article detailing the Coalition party's 1972 election platform. Includes the party's stance on LGBT issues.

March 30, 1972

Article – Rights urged by candidates
Red and Black article reporting on a meeting between SGA candidates and the Committee on Gay Education, discussing a variety of rights issues.

April 4, 1972

Article – Late endorsements received
Red and Black article describing SGA candidate endorsements from a variety of campus groups. Mentions the Demosthenian Society's backing of Action Union party candidate Joe Fowler, with the exception of his support for LGBT issues.

April 4, 1972

Article – Candidates discuss issues, qualifications
Article in the Red and Black interviewing candidates in the 1972 SGA elections. Includes discussion of LGBT issues.

April 4, 1972

Editorial – Evolution
Bill Green, Executive Director of the Committee for Gay Education, writes a letter to the Red and Black thanking people who had supported LGBT throughout the school year.

April 6, 1972

Editorial – A Dean of Student Control?
Editorial in the Red and Black criticizing the performance of Dean of Student Affairs O. Suthern Sims on a variety of issues, including those surrounding the Committee on Gay Education.

April 20, 1972

Article – Long debate halts Senate by-law vote
Red and Black article reporting on a Student Senate meeting. Amongst the issues tabled was official recognition of the Committee on Gay Education as a campus group.

April 24, 1972

Article – War protest called today
The Red and Black reports on a Vietnam war protest to be held outside of congressman Robert Stephens' office. Mentions that the protest was endorsed by several student groups, including the Committee on Gay Education.

May 1, 1972

Article – Being gay is…
Article in the Red and Black detailing an anonymous gay man's thoughts on his life.

May 4, 1972

Article – Davison condemned
Red and Black article reporting on the results of a sit-in held in UGA president Fred Davison's office. Several students were arrested, resulting in the Student Senate condemning Davison's actions. The article also reports on the Senate's decision to overrule former SGA president Pat Swindall's veto of the Committee on Gay Education's campus charter.

May 4, 1972

Editorial – ‘Anonymous' is poignant
Editorial letter in the Red and Black writing to praise the May 1 article, “Being Gay Is…”

May 16, 1972

Editorial – CGE invites Kent, Fowler to meet
Red and Black editorial inviting two critics of LGBT issues to attend a Committee on Gay Education forum.

May 18, 1972

Article – Gay Ed sponsors forum
Article in the Red and Black discussing and upcoming LGBT education forum planned by the Committee on Gay Education.

May 18, 1972

Flyer for Forum on Homosexuality held on May 18, 1972
Flyer for forum on Homosexuality held on May 18, 1972. Speakers were: Clinton Hoffman, a minister for the Universalist Church, Tom Chaney, a professor in the Psychology Department, Martin Yanuck, from the History Department, and Bill Green, CGE member.

May 19, 1972

Editorial – Homosexuals are perverted
Red and Black editorial letter by Michael B. Johnson opining that Kent and Fowler should not attend any Committee on Gay Education meetings (as suggested in a May 16 editorial).

May 23, 1972

Editorial – Homosexuals – let them be
Letter to the editor in the Red and Black refuting Michael Johnson's May 19 letter.

May 23, 1972

Article – Social workers speak at Gay Education forum
Red and Black article reporting on speakers and discussions at the CGE's education forum.

May 28, 1972

Article - Momentum Gains for Gay Groups
An Atlanta Journal article discussing plight of homosexuals in Georgia colleges and universities.

June 28, 1972

Article – Gays plan dance. Forum
Red and Black article reporting on the Committee on Gay Education's plans for a second LGBT dance, as well as an education forum.

July 12, 1972

Article – Being gay
Profile of a gay UGA student in the Red and Black.

September 28, 1972

Space Application/Confirmation Certificate for a conference for the CGE
Application submitted by Roy Wood for space for a conference to be held on November 11, 1972, having a minimum of 100 persons in attendance.

September 29, 1972

Letter to Kassinger from Powell in regard to the legality of CGE events on campus/Kassinger’s response
Letter to Edward Kassinger, Director of Public Safety, from William Powell, Director of Student Activities/University Union, requesting advice on whether or not allowing the CGE to hold events on campus is legal. Response from Kassinger is that Public Safety does not rule on whether or not an event is legal.

October 16, 1972

Article - Call for Southern Convention of Gay Militants
The Great Speckled Bird’s (independent paper) public notice of the CGE’s convention.

October 17, 1972

Letter from William Powell to Roy Wood regarding the CGE use of facilities at UGA
Letter from William Powell, Director of Student Activities/University Union, requesting additional information prior to allowing the CGE to hold events at University facilities.

October 18, 1972

Letter from Bracewell to Yeoman regarding language to be used in requesting more information from CGE and Intersect
Letter from William R. Bracewell, Director of Student Affairs, to Jack Yeoman, Board of Regents, indicating the list of questions as well as the form letter to be used in communication with any student organization requesting use of facilities.

October 19, 1972

Letter from John Hoard, CGE member, to the editor of the Red & Black
Letter from John Hoard, member of CGE, to the Red & Black regarding the right of the CGE to use University facilities.

October 20, 1972

Letter from Sandy McCormack, attorney, to William Powell in response to the additional questions asked by the letter of October 18, 1972
Letter from attorney Sandy McCormack, representing the CGE, to William D. Powell, director of Student Activities, in response to additional questions put forth by the University prior to giving permission for the CGE to hold events on campus.

October 20, 1972

Article – Gay Ed charges Powell prejudiced
Red and Black article covering Dr. Bill Powell's (Director of Student Activities) decision to send the Committee on Gay Education a 25 point questionnaire inquiring after its motives for requesting use of Memorial Hall.

October 23, 1972

Letter from William Powell to Roy Wood denying CGE’s request to utilize University facilities
Letter from Powell to Roy Wood denying the CGE’s request to use UGA facilities on November 11, 1972.

October 25, 1972

Letter from the Benevolent Order of Natural Whores and Pimps to Powell
Facetious letter from group calling themselves the Benevolent Order of Natural Whores and Pimps requesting use of University facilities. Further states that Judge Barrow must be a “gay freak”.

October 25, 1972

Editorial – Gay dance has social validity
Red and Black editorial letter arguing against the University's decision to deny the Committee on Gay Education use of Memorial Hall.

October 26, 1972

Editorial – Whose initiative?
Editorial in the Red and Black criticizing the University administration for refusing to allow the Committee on Gay Education to hold its dance in Memorial Hall.

October 27, 1972

Editorial – Who can use facilities?
Red and Black editorial regarding the Committee on Gay Education's continued legal struggles with the University.

October 27, 1972

Appeal of the decision of the University to not allow the CGE to use facilities
Appeal written by Sandy McCormack of the University’s decision to not allow the CGE to hold a function at the University on November 11, 1972.

October 31, 1972

Statement of purpose from Roy Wood of the CGE
Statement made by Roy Wood regarding the purpose of the CGE conference.

October 31, 1972

Article - Gays Seek Regents’ Aid
A Red & Black article discussing the CGE’s appeal to the Board of Regents of the decision by the University to not allow CGE activities in University locations.

November 1, 1972

Article - Regents To Rule On Gays
A Red & Black article discussing Board of Regents’ plan to consider issue of CGE at their November 8 meeting.

November 3, 1972

Editorial - Homosexuals not Christian by Krusberg
Letter in the Red & Black by Roy Krusberg stating that homosexuals are not Christian and citing scripture.

November 3, 1972

Letter from William Powell to John Zimmerman of Phi Kappa Hall
Letter in the Red & Black from William Powell to John Zimmerman of Phi Kappa Hall confirming that Zimmerman and the Phi Kappa Hall will not be used for the CGE’s conference.

November 8, 1972

Article - Regents OK VP’s; postpone appeal
A Red & Black discussing the Regents’ decision to postpone deciding on the CGE’s appeal of the University’s decision.

November 8, 1972

Letters to the Editor Refuting Krusberg’s Previous Letter
Responses in the Red & Black to Krusberg letter refuting with scripture and without his claims that homosexuals are “an abomination.” Discussion of the temperature of heaven and of hell.

November 8, 1972

Cartoon -Dover Klam by Phil Sanderlin
A Red & Black cartoon by Phil Sanderlin discussing contributions of gays and lesbians.

November 8, 1972

Cartoon – John Wayne
Red and Black comic strip depicting a meeting between a young man and a gay activist.

November 9, 1972

Article - Gay Ed group turns to court
A Red & Black article discussing the CGE’s lawsuit against the University.

November 9, 1972

Editorial – Gays can be Christian too
Editorial letter to the Red and Black claiming that Bible passages condemning homosexuality are only valid in the context of the civilizations that gave rise to those specific mores.

November 10, 1972

Editorial - “Taking a hint”
Brief editorial in the Red & Black stating that the “University is fighting a losing battle.”

November 11, 1972

Article - University Sued By Gay Students
Atlanta Journal article detailing lawsuit filed by CGE against UGA.

November 11, 1972

Article - Judge says UGA must allow confab
Athens Daily News article detailing Federal Judge Sidney Smith’s order stating that UGA must allow the CGE to use campus facilities.

November 14, 1972

Article – Final opinion on gays due in two weeks
Red and Black article reporting on the outcome of the Committee on Gay Education's lawsuit against UGA.

November 14, 1972

Article – Gays form SE coalition
The Red and Black reports on the formation of the Southeast Regional Gay Coalition.

November 15, 1972

Article – Minorities' affairs on tab for senate
Red and Black item detailing business before the Student Senate, including a motion regarding the Committee on Gay Education's right to exist as a campus organization.

November 15, 1972

Memo to Board of Regents from Henry Neal in regard to civil suit and subsequent temporary restraining order
Memo to Board of Regents from Henry Neal in which he indicates the essence of the CGE’s suit against Davison, et al., and delineates the parameters of the Temporary Restraining Order enjoining the University from denying access to the CGE.

November 16, 1972

Article – Senate suggests more revision of proposed University statutes
Red and Black report on a Student Senate meeting in which, among other items of business, official support for the Committee on Gay Education was discussed.

November 16, 1972

Editorial – To be gay is to be sick
Editorial letter to the Red and Black expressing general disapproval over LGBT issues.

November 21, 1972

Editorial – Persecuted majority
Letter to the Red and Black editorial claiming that LGBT acceptance essentially amounts to persecution of the rest of the UGA community.

November 21, 1972

Editorial – Bible the top bestseller
Red and Black editorial letter discussing Christian salvation. Mentions certain Bible verses that the writer claims refute homosexuality.

November 28, 1972

Editorial – Gays have right to their beliefs
Three Red and Black letters to the editor. One claims that LGBT people are within their rights to be visible in society. The second claims that LGBT people aren't Christians. The third only mentions LGBT people in passing.

November 30, 1972

Editorial – Losing sympathy with gays
Red and Black editorial by Charles Orck complaining about the prevalence of LGBT activism on campus and in society at large.

November 30, 1972

Editorial – Bible quotes prove nothing
Red and Black letter to the editor defending the notion that LGBT people can be Christians.

November 30, 1972

Editorial – The ‘truth' you've been waiting for
Outgoing Red and Black editor Jon Ham writes a sardonic response to the paper's critics, pretending to lend credence to their various claims. One item addressed is the volume of LGBT issues covered by the paper.

December 5, 1972

Editorial – Arguments against gays deficient
Two letters to the editor of the Red and Black refuting Charles Orck's November 30 editorial.

December 7, 1972

Decision of court in Wood et al. v. Davison et al.
Case law in Wood et al. v Davison et al. in which court denied right of University to withhold resources from Plaintiff on the grounds that it “infringed on the students’ First Amendment rights of free speech, assembly and association, where there was no indication that the students would not comply with all university rules and regulations.”

January 5, 1973

Article – Marriage affected by changing values
Red and Black article on changing perceptions of marriage in America . Mentions attitudes about homosexuality.

January 5, 1973

Editorial – Orck's feelings lack proof
Two letters to the editor in the Red and Black responding to Charles Orck's November 30 editorial.

January 10, 1973

Editorial – Orck proposes static society
Another Red and Black letter refuting Charles Orck's November 30 editorial.

January 10, 1973

Article – Smith says officials may deny gays use of campus facilities
Red and Black article reporting that U.S. District Court Judge Sidney O. Smith declared that UGA could deny facilities at will to the Committee on Gay Education. This article was in error, however, and was corrected on January 12.

January 12, 1973

Article – Correction (Jan 12, '73)
Correction of the January 9 Red and Black article “Smith says officials may deny gays use of campus facilities.” Specifies that the University can only deny facilities only if there is danger of a violent demonstration.

March 1, 1973

Editorial – Strike one, two…three?
Editorial in the Red and Black discussing the University's various legal troubles with the Committee on Gay Education, along with various other problems.

March 2, 1973

Editorial – Davison and student rights
Red and Black editorial discussing UGA President Fred Davison's record with student rights issues. Mentions UGA's legal struggles with the Committee on Gay Education.

March 8, 1973

Article – Coalition elects executive slate
Red and Black article about the Coalition SGA party's new leadership. Includes information on the party's various platforms, including its stance on LGBT issues.

March 23, 1973

Article – Suicide main cause of student deaths
Red and Black article regarding the prevalence of suicide as a cause of death amongst students. Mentions the role played by sexual identity in suicide.

March 30, 1973

Article – Political parties start campaign trail
Two Red and Black articles detailing the 1973 SGA race. Makes brief mention of the importance of LGBT issues in the election.

April 3, 1973

Article – Candidates give views on issues
Article in the Red and Black reporting on a discussion given by two SGA presidential hopefuls at a meeting of the Committee on Gay Education.

April 3, 1973

Editorial – Better counseling needed for gays
University student Buck Pennington writes about the need for LGBT-specific counseling.

April 5, 1973

Article – Candidates discuss issues of campaign on WUOG-FM
Article in the Red and Black on a radio interview with various SGA candidates. In the interview PSA vice presidential candidate Bobby Tankersley spoke negatively of the Coalition party's “catering” to special interest groups, including gays.

April 6, 1973

Article – Candidates swap charges at Russell
Article in the Red and Black covering an SGA debate between the Coalition and the Progressive Student Alliance's presidential candidates. Among the issues discussed was LGBT rights on campus.

April 9, 1973

Article – R&B talks to candidates
Red and Black
interview with the 1973 SGA candidates, mostly regarding campus and election issues. Some opinions are given on the Committee on Gay Education and LGBT issues in general.

April 9, 1973

Article – Coalition platform
Red and Black
article detailing the campus political party Coalition's election platforms.

April 10, 1973

Editorial – CGE endorses Coalition platform
Two letters to the editor in the Red and Black , one from the Committee on Gay Education and one from the feminist group Women's Oppression Must End Now (WOMEN), endorsing the Coalition political party in the upcoming SGA elections. Both letters mention Coalition's support of LGBT issues as a reason for their endorsements.

April 12, 1973

Editorial – Use oppression to end oppression?
Three UGA students write to defend the ROTC and military recruiters from the Coalition Party's claim that the military's anti-gay policies should exclude it from campus.

May 11, 1973

Article – Lesbian activist to lead workshop
Red and Black article reporting on the Committee on Gay Education's planned Educational seminar.

May 15, 1973

Article – Gittings speaks to straights at Gay Education seminar
Article in the Red and Black regarding the appearance of lesbian activist Barbara Gittings at an upcoming educational seminar given by the Committee on Gay Education.

May 16, 1973

Article – Gay seminar offers discussions, movies
Article in the Red and Black reporting the Committee on Gay Education's “Open the Door!” educational symposium.

May 16, 1973

Article – Symposium
Red and Black article announcing the Committee on Gay Education's “Open the Door!” symposium.

April 17, 1973

Editorial – Unity had better start now
Red and Black editorial by Phil Kent criticizing SGA party Coalition. Refers to homosexuality as a “hip culture vice.”

April 20, 1973

Editorial – Kent sees Love as a vice
Editorial in the Red and Black responding to Phil Kent's April 17 editorial. Takes Kent to task for defining homosexuality as a vice.

May 18, 1973

Article – CGE schedules dance
Red and Black capsule article mentioning an upcoming Committee on Gay Education dance.

May 18, 1973

Editorial – Forget sex stereotypes
Editorial in the Red and Black discussing a variety of gender role issues.

May 25, 1973

Article – Senate approves more Patrick appointments
Red and Black article reporting on a variety of Student Senate nominations, including a Coordinator to Gay Students.

June 14, 1973

Advertisement – Bull-dyke is coming
Small print ad in the Red and Black hinting at the Committee on Gay Education's special version of the UGA bulldog.

June 21, 1973

Advertisement – This is Bull-dyke Country
Two small print ads in the Red and Black promoting Gay Pride Week.

June 21, 1973

Article – Bull-Dyke comes on scene as Gay Pride Week begins
Red and Black article detailing the activities of Gay Pride Week, which included a parody of the UGA mascot called “Bull-Dyke.”

July 25, 1973

Editorial – Gays have rights
Editorial letter to the Red and Black by a student who attended a Committee on Gay Education meeting and gained a new understanding of LGBT issues.

August 2, 1973

Editorial – UGA writers slander gays
Red and Black editorial letter by Jodie O'Connell, in which he takes issue with two stories written for UGA literary magazine Impression.

September 19, 1973

Editorial – Not Shonson's
Editorial letter in the Red and Black by Brion Shonson claiming that he did not write an earlier letter supporting gay rights. Shonson points out in fact that he holds the opposite view entirely.

October 2, 1973

Editorial – Wehunt's claims unfounded
Editorial in the Red and Black defending the record of the Coalition SGA government. Mentions the SGA's stance on LGBT issues.

October 3, 1973

Advertisement – Come out for gay liberation!
Brief ad in the Red and Black .

November 2, 1973

Article – Program announced for gay symposium
Red and Black article reporting on the events and speakers planned for the Committee on Gay Education's educational symposium.

November 6, 1973

Editorial – Come out for CGE
Red and Black editorial urging students to attend the Committee on Gay Education's upcoming symposium.

November 7, 1973

Article – Actor Ted Cassidy speak to class on sexual freedom
Article in the Red and Black reporting on a talk given by Ted Cassidy (Lurch from The Addams Family ) about sexual attitudes in society and in Hollywood . Makes a few mentions of homosexuality and bisexuality.

November 13, 1973

Article – Feminist claims all women lesbians
Red and Black article reporting on a talk given on campus by lesbian feminist author Jill Johnston.

January 8, 1974

Editorial – Sexual awareness grows
Editorial in the Red and Black discussing the ongoing changes in society's perception of gender roles and sexuality issues.

January 18, 1974

Article – CGE requests officers to resign
The Red and Black reports on an organizational shakeup in the Committee on Gay Education.

February 6, 1974

Article – Crisis line closed
Article in the Red and Black on the closing of the fledgling Gay Crisis Line.

February 6, 1974

Editorial – Gay crisis line
Editorial in the Red and Black discussing the closure of the Gay Crisis Line.

February 12, 1974

Editorial – Gay crisis line needed service
Editorial letter to the Red and Black regarding problems with the Gay Crisis Line.

February 14, 1974

Article – Gay crisis line re-established
Red and Black article reporting on the return to service of the Gay Crisis Line.

February 21, 1974

Article – GED to sponsor workshop on sex
Red and Black article concerning a sex education workshop held on campus, which included discussion of LGBT issues.

March 7, 1974

Article – Family relations course taught by sex specialist
Red and Black article reporting on a course taught by Dr. Roger Libby which covered a variety of sexual topics, including LGBT issues.

March 12, 1974

Article – Cheatham beats Fansler for top Coalition post
Red and Black article concerning a change in the Coalition party's leadership. Mentions the party's concerns about LGBT health and counseling issues.

March 27, 1974

Article – UAP accuses SGA of mismanaging funds
Report in the Red and Black of accusations made by the Union of the American People campus political party against the student government. One of the UAP's complaints was the SGA's decision to appropriate $250 to the Committee on Gay Education.

April 9, 1974

Editorial – Walsh supports gay education
Red and Black editorial letter accusing SGA candidate J. River Walsh of working with the Committee on Gay Education. The letter upbraids Walsh for supporting “sexual perverts and degenerates.”

April 11, 1974

Article – Federal funding should end – UAP
Article in the Red and Black detailing criticisms of the Coalition SGA political party by the rival Union of the American People. The UAP criticized Coalition for supporting a variety of minority issues, including the Committee on Gay Education.

April 11, 1974

Editorial – Crisis Line created for aid
Red and Black editorial written by Jodie O'Connell. O'Connell defends the Committee for Gay Education and the Gay Crisis Line from various criticisms.

April 11, 1974

Editorial – People ignorant of gay world
Editorial in the Red and Black deflating a variety of myths and stereotypes about LGBT people.

April 12, 1974

Editorial – CGE condemns UAP for malicious attacks
Red and Black editorial defending the Committee on Gay Education against various claims made by the Union of the American People, a campus political party.

April 16, 1974

Article – Comparative look at platforms
Red and Black article covering the various SGA parties' platforms, including their positions on LGBT rights.

April 16, 1974

Editorial – Race should get out mud
Red and Black editorial discussing mudslinging in the SGA race. Mentions various issues with funding to the Committee on Gay Education and the Gay Crisis Line.

April 19, 1974

Editorial – Homosexuals demand rights
Letter to the editor of the Red and Black condemning the alleged anti-gay stance taken by the SGA political party Union of the American People.

April 24, 1974

Editorial – ONWARD skirts issues
Letter to the Red and Black criticizing the political party ONWARD for skirting a variety of issues, including LGBT rights.

April 25, 1974

Article – From Kelly to you
Article in Lookout , the Red and Black 's entertainment magazine, concerning a University student who did a drag performance on campus.

May 7, 1974

Editorial – Freak Week suits them better
UGA student Ken Maxwell writes a letter to the Red and Black expressing his disapproval of Gay Pride Week.

May 8, 1974

Editorial – Society needs individualism
Red and Black editorial advocating cultural diversity. Makes various mentions of LGBT issues.

May 9, 1974

Article – Rachel – Queen of Drag
Article in Lookout , the Red and Black 's entertainment magazine profiling drag performer Rachel Wells. (Wells would become Miss Gay America in 1979.)

May 9, 1974

Editorial – Straights can reach gays by understanding
Kelly Walton, co-director of the Committee on Gay Education, rebuts Ken Maxwell's May 7 letter.

May 10, 1974

Editorial – Gays are classified as Homo sapiens
Three letters to the Red and Black responding to Ken Maxwell's May 7 letter.

May 14, 1974

Editorial – Gay overexposure bad taste
Two Red and Black editorial letters. One complains that LGBT issues are receiving too much coverage in the paper. The other presents a Christian perspective on LGBT issues.

May 15, 1974

Editorial – NGPW focuses on past culture
Editorial letter in the Red and Black discussing National Gay Pride Week and historical LGBT figures.

May 15, 1974

Editorial – Gays are sinners among many
Red and Black editorial letter claiming that while the Bible claims that homosexuality is a sin, there are many things that are classified as sins.

May 16, 1974

Cartoon – I don't mind losing a guy
Red and Black cartoon showing a female student complaining about losing her boyfriend to another man.

May 16, 1974

Editorial – Random sample seeks interest
Three editorial letters in the Red and Black regarding LGBT issues; one regarding transvestism, one asserting that heterosexuals still exist despite the Red and Black 's reporting, and a third advocating tolerance.

May 17, 1974

Editorial – Beadles jokes old-fashioned
Editorial letter to the Red and Black responding to a joke made by Dr. Nick Beadles about the Committee on Gay Education.

May 17, 1974

Editorial – Gays repent or will be punished
Red and Black editorial letter citing Leviticus 18:22 and Romans 1:26-27 as arguments against homosexuality.

May 21, 1974

Editorial – Gay liberation interests nongay
Red and Black letter to the editor opining that the gay liberation movement is beneficial to straight people.

May 22, 1974

Editorial – UAP helps promote CGE
Sardonic editorial letter to the Red and Black thanking the Union for the American People (conservative campus political party) for its newsletter coverage of the Committee on Gay Education.

May 23, 1974

Editorial – Wells keeps self-respect
Jodie O'Connell writes an editorial letter to the Red and Black in response to a pervious column by Susan Wells, who protested gay jokes made by Dr. Beadles at the Senior Superlatives banquet.

May 24, 1974

Editorial – Fundamentalists overlook others
Red and Black editorial discussing Bible verses that oppose homosexuality.

June 20, 1974

Editorial – Our sin is wish to be with our own
Editorial letter in the Red and Black claiming that God accepts LGBT people, even if his followers don't.

October 2, 1974

Article – Women's meet schedule given
Red and Black article covering the itinerary for the “Logos: A Feminist Perspective” symposium held on campus. One of the discussions was “Women Loving Women,” a dialogue on lesbianism.

October 24, 1974

Article – Gay Ed Group denied dance
Red and Black article reporting on UGA's decision to deny the Committee on Gay Education campus space to hold a dance.

November 7, 1974

Editorial – Senate needs parliamentarian
Red and Black editorial letter criticizing the student government for being ineffectual. Mentions all the major campus parties, including Coalition.

February 11, 1975

Editorial – R&B attacks UAP
Two Red and Black editorial letters regarding the various SGA political parties. The relationship between the Coalition and the Committee on Gay Education is mentioned in both letters.

February 13, 1975

Editorial – UAP uninvolved
Red and Black editorial concerning a disturbance at a Board of Student Communications meeting. Claims that the Union of the American People party was uninvolved in the commotion, but mentions the presence of the Committee on Gay Education.

February 25, 1975

Article – Four Coalition members announce for presidency
Red and Black report on four potential Coalition SGA presidential candidates (including Jodie O'Connell, the eventual winner).

March 5, 1975

Article – O'Connell wins Coalition nomination for president
Article in the Red and Black reporting on Jodie O'Connell's nomination as Coalition's SGA presidential candidate.

March 12, 1975

Article – Situation improving
Red and Black article reporting on improvements in the atmosphere for LGBT students on campus.

April 8, 1975

Article – Comparative look at platforms
Red and Black profile of the various political party stances going into the SGA elections. Includes position statements on LGBT issues.

April 16, 1975

Editorial – Sex taboo gone
Editorial in the Red and Black regarding the changing sexual mores in American society. Mentions changing attitudes toward homosexuality.

April 16, 1975

Article – For Ag Council – Officers elected
Red and Black article concerned incoming officers for the Ag Hill Council. One of the officers, George Dyar, expresses concern over the direction of the Student Senate's support for “Gay education.”

April 17, 1975

Article – Coalition's O'Connell takes presidency
Red and Black article reporting on openly gay student Jodie O'Connell winning the SGA presidency.

April 17, 1975

Article – Posters attack O'Connell
Article in the Red and Black reporting on posters urging students to vote against SGA candidate Jodie O'Connell, pointing out that O'Connell was openly gay.

April 17, 1975

Editorial – Dirty tricks
Sidebar editorial in the Red and Black discussing an apparent attempt to smear openly gay SGA candidate Jodie O'Connell.

April 22, 1975

Editorial – O'Connell not soiled
Red and Black editorial letter by Terry Seehorn criticizing the election of SGA president Jodie O'Connell. Seehorn specifically objects to O'Connell's open homosexuality.

April 24, 1975

Article – Gay Week features varied activities
Red and Black article detailing the various events planned for Gay Awareness Week.

April 25, 1975

Editorial – Intolerance is perverse
Bruce Hammerslough writes the Red and Black to respond to Terry Seehorn's April 22 letter. Hammerslough defends Jodie O'Connell's election as SGA president.

April 29, 1975

Editorial – Blue jeans have overtones
Editorial in the Red and Black. The writer feels that the Committee on Gay Education's planned Blue Jeans Day is an infringement on his rights.

April 30, 1975

Advertisement – Tomorrow Is Blue Jean Day
Ad in the Red and Black announcing Blue Jean Day. The ad states, “Anyone seen wearing blue jeans will be considered gay by our pollsters.”

May 1, 1975

Editorial – Someone you know is gay
Letter written to the Red and Black rebutting Gary Toothe's April 29 editorial. The letter points out that the Committee on Gay Education's Blue Jeans Day poll was not meant to be scientifically accurate, but to increase awareness of LGBT issues. A second letter beneath this one complains that the CGE poll was not accurate.

May 2, 1975

Article – Students react to jeans poll
Article in the Red and Black reporting on responses to the Committee on Gay Education's Blue Jeans Day, in which LGBT students were encouraged to wear jeans to class.

May 2, 1975

Editorial – Someone you know is
Red and Black editorial concerning reactions to the Committee on Gay Education's Blue Jeans Day.

May 2, 1975

Cartoon – Waiting for a special occasion
Editorial cartoon in the Red and Black reacting to Blue Jeans Day.

May 2, 1975

Editorial – Normal Awareness Week is a possibility
Several Red and Black editorial letters responding to the Committee on Gay Education's Awareness Week.

May 6, 1975

Editorial – Human dignity
Red and Black editorial claiming that the Committee on Gay Education's Blue Jeans Day was “ill advised.”

May 6, 1975

Editorial – Made others aware of problems
UGA student Kathy Morris replies to Cap Fendig's May 2 letter to the Red and Black.

May 8, 1975

Editorial – Minorities should beware
Red and Black editorial defending some of the claims made by Cap Fendig in his May 2 letter.

May 9, 1975

Editorial – Work for one goal
Editorial in the Red and Black claiming that the Committee on Gay Education's Blue Jeans Day poll was not constructive.

May 9, 1975

Editorial – Wish you were normal
UGA student Frank Taylor writes a letter to the Red and Black expressing his disapproval at the visibility of LGBT students and issues on campus.

May 13, 1975

Editorial – Gayness – an alternative
Editorial letter to the Red and Black advocating tolerance for LGBT people.

May 15, 1975

Editorial – Why fear and disgust?
Editorial letter in the Red and Black responding to Frank Taylor's May 9 letter.

May 23, 1975

Editorial – Is love a sin?
Red and Black editorial discussing the relationship between homosexuality and religion.

May 23, 1975

Editorial – Satan is alive and well
Three Red and Black letters to the editor arguing against homosexuality.

May 27, 1975

Editorial – The right way
Editorial in the Red and Black by Committee on Gay Education director James A. Dawley. Dawley refutes a number of religious issues against homosexuality.

June 3, 1975

Editorial – Bible doesn't bless gays
Red and Black editorial answering James A. Hawley's May 27 editorial.

October 8, 1975

Editorial – Dixie just part of denial
Red and Black letter to the editor from a member of the Union of the American People SGA party, who complains that his party's interests are overlooked while liberal issues, including LGBT rights, are placed on a pedestal.

October 17, 1975

Article – Repent, students preachers warn
Profile in the Red and Black of two visiting preachers. Focuses on their perspectives on a variety of issues, including LGBT issues.

October 23, 1975

Article – Fighting over ‘ Dixie '
Article in the Red and Black regarding the Union of the American People's (SGA party) protest of the Redcoat Band's refusal to play “ Dixie .”

November 11, 1975

Article – Gay rights working for anti-discrimination laws
Red and Black article reporting on the passage of anti-discrimination legislature protecting sexual orientation across the country. Featured in the article is Dr. Bruce Voeller, executive director of the National Gay Task Force.

January 8, 1976

Article – General news (1975 retrospective)
The Red and Black takes a look back at news items from the previous year, including a mention of the flap over the Committee on Gay Education's Blue Jeans Day.

January 30, 1976

Article – Rivalry renewed?
Red and Black article about the revival of the debate society Phi Kappa, which folded in 1973. The article alleges Phi Kappa folded because it had become too liberal, championing issues including gay liberation.

February 6, 1976

Editorial – Racism and bigotry linger
Editorial in the Red and Black discussing the presence of racism, homophobia, and other sorts of bigotry on campus.

April 6, 1976

Editorial – Gays focus on Forsling
Red and Black editorial from the Executive and Co-director of the Committee for Gay Education endorsing a candidate for the SGA presidency.

April 9, 1976

Article – Truman Capote
Red and Black article reporting on a presentation given on campus by Truman Capote.

April 13, 1976

Article – Presidential candidates debate on the issues at Demosthenian
Article in the Red and Black about an SGA presidential debate. Includes brief discussion of the Committee on Gay Education's endorsement of FOCUS candidate Mark Forsling, who claimed the backing was unsolicited.

May 13, 1976

Article – SGA debts covered
Short Red and Black article discussing the Student Senate Allocations Committee's monetary business. Mentions an allocation of $1350 given to fund the University's first Gay Awareness Week.

July 1, 1976

Editorial – Gay day valid
Red and Black editorial defending Atlanta mayor Maynard Jackson's decision to declare June 26 as Gay Pride Day.

July 1, 1976

Editorial – Atlanta citizens misrepresented
Red and Black editorial by Tricia Patterson condemning Atlanta mayor Maynard Jackson's decision to declare June 26 Gay Pride Day.

July 8, 1976

Editorial – Column shows prejudice
Jodie O'Connell writes to the Red and Black opposing Tricia Patterson's July 1 editorial.

July 15, 1976

Article – Gays protest in Atlanta
The Red and Black reports on gay rights protests in Atlanta , which were attended by members of UGA's Committee on Gay Education.

July 22, 1976

Article – District forum airs issues
Red and Black article reporting on an open forum held by congressional candidates for Georgia 's Tenth District. Mentions their positions on LGBT issues, including H.R. 5452, i.e. the gay civil rights act.

August 5, 1976

Article - Candidates debate on district issues
Red and Black article discussing campaign issues in the state representative race for the 63 rd district. The candidates' views on homosexuality and sodomy laws are discussed.

October 1, 1976

Article – Kopay to speak on campus
Red and Black article announcing an upcoming speaking engagement by Dave Kopay, who was the first NFL player to come out as gay.

October 8, 1976

Article – Gays want to be seen as people
Red and Black article reporting on a talk given at UGA by openly gay former pro football player Dave Kopay. Also includes a sidebar on Dave Kopay's experience coming out.

October 22, 1976

Editorial – Don't put an ‘r' in my ‘Ms'
Red and Black editorial concerning the prejudices faced by women who don't want to marry, including accusations of lesbianism.

November 12, 1976

Article – Gays fight discrimination in law
Red and Black article concerning a bill in the Georgia legislature that would have overturned the state's sodomy laws. The article reports on the Committee on Gay Education's efforts to support the bill.

January 13, 1977

Editorial – Lib movement misunderstood
Editorial in the Red and Black concerning misconceptions about the women's liberation movement, including that libbers are often accused of being lesbians.

February 22, 1977

Letter from Jones to Davison regarding  Davison’s lack of resolve
Letter from A.C. “Sparkplug” Jones deriding the president of UGA, Fred Davison, for not taking a firmer stance with the “queers”.

February 23, 1977

Letter from Davison to Jones telling of his efforts to ban gays from campus
Letter from Davison wherein he indicates his displeasure with the decision of the courts and his agreement with Jones and the efforts Davison undertook to keep them from campus.

March 3, 1978

Editorial – Homosexuals not normal
Red and Black editorial by Vaughn Clark, who considers himself a reformed homosexual, discussing the percieved need for LGBT people to renounce their orientation and accept Christianity.

March 4, 1977

Article - Home ec prof dies
Red and Black obituary of Dr. Karl B. King, who served as faculty advisor for the Committee on Gay Education in the early 70's.

March 10, 1978

Editorial – Bryant fights gay menace
Red and Black editorial speaking in favor of Anita Bryant's crusade against LGBT rights.

April 20, 1977

Article – Bulletin board (April '77)
Red and Black bulletin board item announcing a Committee on Gay Education meeting featuring Dr. Louie Crewe, speaking on “The Problems in Researching Homosexual Literature.”

May 5, 1977

Article – Bryant declares she loves gays
Red and Black article reporting on statements by Anita Bryant that she loves LGBT people, but opposes their orientations.

May 25, 1977

Article – Bulletin board (May '77)
Red and Black bulletin board item mentioning a Committee on Gay Education meeting featuring Rep. Mike Nichols, speaking on “Gay Rights and the Georgia General Assembly.”

November 11, 1977

Article – City rep opposes porn referendum
Red and Black article reporting on a proposed obscenity ordinance in Athens . A city councilman quoted in the article says, “But America is started to move against pornography and public opinion is changing. Look at Dade County , Florida , where Anita Bryant helped arouse public opinion against a certain kind of activity.”

December 1, 1977

Editorial – The global attack on human rights
Red and Black editorial speaking on a number of global human rights concerns, including a mention of Anita Bryant's crusade against LGBT rights in America .

February 24, 1978

Editorial – Gay lifestyles have wide range
Red and Black editorial letter challenging a variety of stereotypes about LGBT lifestyles.

March 7, 1978

Editorial – God does love gays, too
Editorial letter to the Red and Black refuting Vaughn Clark's March 3 editorial.

April 5, 1978

Article – Homosexuality headlines forum
Red and Black article reporting on UGA's Spring Ideas and Issues Forum. One of the panels addressed LGBT issues for the student body.

April 6, 1978

Advertisement – Vaughn Clark
Ad space purchased in the Red and Black by Vaughn Clark, who tells of his bi- and homosexuality and his conversion to Christianity. (This ad appeared in several issues of the newspaper throughout the spring of 1978.)

April 11, 1978

Article – ‘Inferno Blues' well done
Red and Black review of a student play, a takeoff on Dante's Inferno , featuring a drag queen version of Dante.

April 18, 1978

Cartoon – Gay Blue Jean Day
Red and Black cartoon depicting a student walking around in his underwear in fear of Gay Blue Jean Day.

April 18, 1978

Editorial – Blue Jean Day was successful
Editorial in the Red and Black explaining and discussing the Committee on Gay Education's Blue Jean Day.

April 18, 1978

Editorial – If it's in their jeans, let it stay there
Red and Black editorial letter claiming that Blue Jean Day was a pushy tactic for raising awareness.

April 18, 1978

Editorial – Get bestiality out of the barn
Editorial letter in the Red and Black satirizing the LGBT rights movement by comparing it to a fictional pro-bestiality organization.

May 10, 1978

Article – Funds may be cut from more clubs
Red and Black article mentioning the Student Allocations Committee's decision to remove funds from a number of student organizations. However, the Committee on Gay Education (along with the Women's Studies Program) received a funding boost.

May 10, 1978

Editorial – Fees going to homosexuals
Letter to the Red and Black complaining that some student activity fees are earmarked for the Committee on Gay Education, amongst other general criticisms of LGBT people.

May 13, 1978

Article – Blue Jean Day Friday national gay rights event
Article in the Red and Black covering Blue Jean Day, and explaining the reasons for the event.

May 16, 1978

Editorial – Harassment caused by fear
Red and Black editorial letter discussing a Russell Hall resident who was hassled over his sexual orientation.

May 18, 1978

Editorial – Gays genderless and colorblind
Red and Black editorial responding to the May 10 editorial “Fees going to homosexuals.”

May 19, 1978

Editorial – Gay's tormentors shriveled by bigotry
A gay man writes in to the Red and Black to offer advice and support to younger LGBT people.

May 19, 1978

Editorial – Psych courses not for sick
Red and Black editorial letter criticizing the Committee on Gay Education and its advocates.

June 1, 1978

Editorial – Foreigner is free to leave
Editorial letter to the Red and Black responding to the May 10 letter “Fees going to homosexuals.”

October 27, 1978

Editorial – Homosexuals are people
Editorial in the Red and Black criticizing California 's Proposition 6, a.k.a. the Briggs Initiative, which would have allowed the firing of LGBT teachers in public schools. (An abbreviated copy of Proposition 6 is including in the PDF.)

November 28, 1978

Article – Sexual freedom creates problems
Article in the Red and Black exploring the consequences of the sexual revolution. Mentions that “Choosing between ‘gay or straight' can be a very heavy experience.”

November 29, 1978

Editorial – City of fear
Red and Black editorial regarding the atmosphere in San Francisco following the murders of mayor George Moscone and openly gay city supervisor Harvey Milk.

January 26, 1979

Editorial – Carter doesn't deserve flak
Red and Black editorial defending President Carter for his firings of Bella Abzug and Margaret Costanza. Mentions that Constanza “invited gays to her office” and mentions Anita Bryant as a possible replacement for Abzug.

February 1, 1979

Article – The love no one accepts
Red and Black special article on homosexuality and its current reception in society.

February 1, 1979

Article – Pennsylvania State study shows women athletes are feminine too
Article in the Red and Black discussing gender roles in sports.

May 4, 1979

Article – Village People and Gloria Gaynor will play at Coliseum
Article in the Red and Black about an upcoming disco concert. Mentions that the Village People were formed to “appeal to gay male fantasies.”

May 10, 1979

Article – Gay rights fight progresses; still long way from victory
Red and Black article reporting on a talk given by law professor Paul Kurtz. Kurtz believed that LGBT rights issues were moving forward, but there was still much progress to be made.

May 16, 1979

Editorial – Disco music is dance music
Red and Black editorial letter opposing certain viewpoints expressed in a prior article reviewing a Village People and Gloria Gaynor concert. Among other things, the letter speaks of the good behavior of the LGBT portion of the crowd.

November 13, 1979

Cartoon – Someone you know is gay
Red and Black editorial cartoon showing eyes peeking out of dark doorways (presumably closets).

November 13, 1979

Article – 8 years later, gay committee still a bridge to straight world
Article in the Red and Black reporting on the eighth anniversary of UGA's Committee on Gay Education and progress over the years.

April 10, 1980

Article – Cruising , starring Al Pacino
Movie review in the Red and Black of the film Cruising , which had distinct LGBT themes.

May 1, 1980

Article – Crowd hangs on to words of Pulitzer prize winner Albee
Red and Black article reporting on a talk given at UGA by openly gay playwright Edward Albee.

May 2, 1980

Editorial – Odds are someone you know is gay
Two letters in the Red and Black reacting to the 1980 Blue Jean Day.

May 7, 1980

Editorial – Curious to find out who's gay?
Red and Black editorial letter claiming that the Committee on Gay Education's Blue Jean Day will cause scapegoating of the gay population on campus.

May 9, 1980

Editorial – Gays, stop limp-wristed tactics
Editorial letter to the Red and Black criticizing Blue Jean Day as a poor tactic for LGBT awareness.

May 13, 1980

Article – University prof studies French author
Red and Black article profiling UGA professor Je
n Pierre Piriou, researcher of the works of Julien Green. Green wrote several works dealing with homosexuality and the conflicts between sexuality, society, and religious belief.

May 15, 1980

Editorial – Can't guys be friends at all?
A letter to the Red and Black in which the author expresses worry about his masculine image after Blue Jean Day.

August 14, 1980

Advertisement – Why do the heathen rage?
Large ad in the Red and Black addressing Biblical attitudes regarding homosexuality.

September 18, 1980

Editorial – The Falwell threat
Editorial in the Red and Black regarding Jerry Falwell and the Moral Majority, including his stance on LGBT issues.

September 23, 1980

Editorial – Use Dr. Falwell's own words
Editorial letter in the Red and Black opposing the September 18 editorial regarding Jerry Falwell. Claims that “homosexuality is wrong and cannot be accepted in any morality based on Biblical principles.”

September 24, 1980

Editorial – Falwell raising religious issues
Red and Black editorial letter responding to the September 18 editorial on Jerry Falwell. Supports Falwell's position and claims the previous editorial made erroneous claims.

January 20, 1981

Article – Reagan's quotables gathered into book
Book review in the Red and Black of The Official Ronald Wilson Reagan Quote Book . The article mentions a Reagan quote on the role of homosexuals in government: “Well, maybe in the Department of Parks and Recreation.”

February 6, 1981

Editorial – The New York experience
Red and Black editorial detailing a UGA student's trip to New York City, including an encounter at a gay bar, where the author found it “complimentary” and “reassuring” that the doorman realized he was straight.

February 24, 1981

Editorial – Thomas' lifestyle not the only one
Editorial letter in the Red and Black responding to Edward Thomas' Feb 6 editorial detailing his visit to a New York City gay bar.

February 26, 1981

Editorial – Speaking of moral issues…
Red and Black sidebar announcing a speech to be given at the Catholic Center entitled “Homosexuals in the Church.”

March 6, 1981

Editorial – Ed's entitled to his own views
Red and Black editorial letter defending Edward Thomas against the February 24 letter criticizing his column.

March 10, 1981

Article – ERA ratification effort a ‘battle'
Article in the Red and Black discussing the obstacles faced by proponents of the Equal Rights Amendment. One supporter defends the proposed amendment against claims that it would legalize same-sex marriage.

April 16, 1981

Editorial – Ideas and Issues sponsors Brown
Editorial letter in the Red and Black discussing an upcoming lecture by openly lesbian author Rita Mae Brown.

April 30, 1981

Article – King's secretary suing, says tennis star was lover
Red and Black article covering the palimony suit against Billie Jean King by her former female lover. (King was the first American professional athlete to publicly admit to a same sex relationship.)

May 15, 1981

Article – Franken and Davis give hilarious show
Review in the Red and Black of a performance given on campus by comedians Al Franken and Tom Davis. In one sketch the two presented a mock congressional debate, in which one candidate accused the other of homosexuality.

May 19, 1981

Editorial – Should protection by law be discriminatory or fair to all?
Red and Black editorial regarding the beating death of a gay man at the hands of four Army Rangers, who got off with simple battery convictions.

June 25, 1981

Editorial – Denying Legal Services Corporation aid to homosexuals: justice for all?
Article in the Red and Black regarding President Reagan's attempted cuts to the Legal Services Corporation, which attempted to greatly restrict the organization's qualifications for legal aid. Sexual orientation was one of the proposed restrictions.

July 10, 1981

Article – Rare, Fatal Pneumonia Hits Gay Men (Newspaper clipping)
Landmark article in the Washington Blade reporting on a disease that seemed to be attacking the immune systems of its victims.

August 6, 1981

Article – ‘Zorro, the Gay Blade' showcases George Hamilton's comedic talent
Movie review in the Red and Black of the George Hamilton comedic vehicle, in which he portrayed both Zorro and Zorro's gay brother Bunny.

September 24, 1981

Advertisement – GIFTS
Red and Black ad for Gays In Faith Together Supporting, an LGBT spiritual organization.

October 9, 1981

Article – Three people arrested at Peabody
Red and Black article detailing the arrests of several men after incidents of public sex were discovered by police.

October 13, 1981

Article – Seventh arrest made in Peabody restroom
Article in the Red and Black reporting on a series of same sex public sex arrests made in Peabody Hall.

October 14, 1981

Editorial – Death to the peacocks
Red and Black editorial regarding male gender roles. Includes an overview of the role homophobia plays in the male identity.

October 21, 1981

Editorial – Thanks to police for cleaning up Peabody Hall
Editorial letter to the Red and Black from an associate professor who worked in Peabody , thanking police for the number of public sex arrests lately made in the building.

October 28, 1981

Editorial – Scaring your pants off
Red and Black editorial opinionating that both sides of the social issues being debated at the time were stooping to inflammatory tactics to make their points. Includes discussion of Jerry Falwell's direct mail campaign, which included questions about whether schools should hire homosexual teachers.

November 4, 1981

Article – Two face pre-sentence investigation
Article in the Red and Black reporting on “lewd exposure” arrests made regarding incidents in a men's bathroom in Peabody Hall.

November 10, 1981

Article – Elberton teacher, fired after indecency charge, may not fight dismissal
Red and Black article reporting on the firing of an Elbert County teacher after his indecency arrest in the Peabody Hall restroom. The teacher was fired before he was tried.

November 11, 1981

Editorial – Let justice be done
Editorial in the Red and Black protesting the firing of an Elbert County teacher over his public indecency arrest in the Peabody Hall restroom. The firing occurred before any trial; soon afterward, all charges against the man were dropped.

November 12, 1981

Article – Athens gays still searching for acceptance
Red and Black article reporting on the state of LGBT recognition and approval at UGA.

January 27, 1982

Article – Prosecutors try to establish motive in Williams' case
Red and Black article concerning the Atlanta child murders trial. In the case prosecutors attempted to implicate Wayne Williams by accusing him of homosexuality.

February 2, 1982

Article – ERA supporters remain busy as Florida awaits vote
Article in the Red and Black reporting on the progress of the Equal Rights Amendment in Georgia . Includes information on the ERA's stance on LGBT rights.

February 12, 1982

Article – Defense witnesses vouch for Williams' character
Article in the Red and Black focusing on the prosecution's accusations that accused killer Wayne Williams was a homosexual (which was viewed as evidence against him in the case).

February 23, 1982

Article – Williams testifies in own defense
Red and Black article reporting on Wayne Williams' examination during his murder trial. Williams denied accusations of homosexuality while on the stand.

February 24, 1982

Article – Prosecution witnesses ‘mistaken' Williams testifies at murder trial
Piece in the Red and Black detailing further testimony by Wayne Williams at his murder trial, including his reaction to further allegations of homosexuality.

February 25, 1982

Article – Williams shows anger at trial
Red and Black report on the continuing Wayne Williams trial, including further allegations that Williams had homosexual tendencies.

February 26, 1982

Article – Testimony ends in Williams case, final arguments today
Red and Black article reporting on the final day of the Wayne Williams trial, which included further testimony by the prosecution that Williams was a homosexual (which was considered evidence that he committed the killings).

March 5, 1982

Article – Defense psychology says Williams a ‘chronic liar' capable of killing
Article in the Red and Black regarding Wayne Williams, the accused Atlanta child killer. Reports on yet more testimony in the case regarding Williams' sexuality.

March 5, 1982

Article – Movies in town
Red and Black feature reporting on movies playing in Athens . Summarizes the film Making Love as, “Homosexual love versus heterosexual love. Who will win?”

April 13, 1982

Article – Raising a black and white issue at UGA
Article in the Red and Black regarding a planned Ku Klux Klan rally in or near Athens . Klan members aimed to start a UGA chapter of their organization, claiming it was in response to interracial dating and “homosexual organizations” on campus.

May 27, 1982

Article – KKK unable to find local site, delays rally
Red and Black article reporting on efforts by the Ku Klux Klan to hold a rally in or near Athens with the aim of recruiting University students. Difficulty in finding a rally site led one member to claim that the “commies and Jews and queers” intimidated the community against hosting the rally.

August 12, 1982

Article – Klan renews recruiting efforts via rally
Red and Black article reporting on a Ku Klux Klan rally to be held on private property near Athens , aimed at recruiting students. Regarding the Klan's viability as a student organization Grand Dragon Ed Fields stated, “There are homosexual and Marxist groups that are recognized. I see no reason why we should not be recognized.”

October 8, 1982

Article – Fall looks dim for gay groups
Article in the Red and Black discussing various defeats and legal reversals suffered by gay students and LGBT student groups on college campuses throughout the country.

November 11, 1982

Article – Kirkwood 's energy stirs audience
Red and Black article discussing a talk given on campus by openly gay author and playwright James Kirkwood.

January 19, 1983

Article – Group wants to ban gay blood donors
Red and Black article reporting on the National Hemophilia's push to ban gay men as blood donors in the wake of the AIDS crisis.

January 20, 1983

Article – Traditional lifestyle no defense from disease
Article in the Red and Black challenging notions that HIV / AIDS only affects gay men and intravenous drug users.

January 25, 1983

Article – Preachers crusade against rock ‘n' roll
Red and Black article discussing evangelical fears about immorality in pop music. One minister mentions the Village People, who “have publicly said that they want to make gay people more acceptable through their music.”

March 4, 1983

Editorial – The last part
Entertainment editorial in the Red and Black regarding the end of the TV series M*A*S*H . The writer opinionates that viewing parties for the show only served to allow “latent homosexuals to dress in drag claiming they were emulating Klinger. Keep it in the closet, guys, this is a conservative town.”

April 5, 1983

Editorial – Union peddles pornographic trash
Editorial in the Red and Black written by University student Ralph Reed, protesting the University Union's decision to show an X-rated film entitled Frat House. Among other things, Reed objects to homosexual and lesbian content in the film.

April 12, 1983

Editorial – Letter writers missed the real point
Red and Black editorial counterpointing a previous Ralph Reed editorial concerning tax support of art discerned as pornographic and gay-themed by some.

May 20, 1983 Article – New gay support group formed
Article in the Red and Black reporting on the establishment of Gay / Lesbian Alliance for Education and Support (GAES) after other University support groups for the queer community folded.
May 25, 1983

Editorial – My adventures in a 10-story zoo
Satirical piece in the Red and Black in which the author describes the lessons he's learned living in Russell Hall. Includes a mention of attitudes toward same-sex relationships.

May 26, 1983

Cartoon – Waylon Flowers
Comic strip in the Red and Black discussing preconceptions about AIDS and LGBT people.

June 1, 1983

Editorial – Akins still has more maturing to do
Letter to the Red and Black from two leaders of the Athens Gay / Lesbian Alliance, criticizing the view of LGBT people in H. Keith Akin's May 26 editorial.

June 2, 1983

Editorial – Gays deserve better understanding and treatment from the press and public
Editorial letter to the Red and Black responding to perceived negative stereotyping of LGBT people in the newspaper.

July 7, 1983

Editorial – Awareness needed
Letter to the Red and Black from the newly formed Athens Gay / Lesbian Alliance discussing the need for awareness and acceptance of LGBT issues on campus.

July 21, 1983

Article – Blood drive eases shortage
Red and Black article discussing blood drives held to alleviate a serious shortage. The shortage was blamed in part on public fears of contracting HIV / AIDS. The article mentions AIDS risk groups and challenges various misconceptions about the disease.

March 8, 1984

Editorial – Democrat's ideas are still unclear
Editorial in the Red and Black looking at positions held by various Democratic presidential competitors, including LGBT rights.

May 11, 1984

Editorial – Hetero be thy name…
Red and Black editorial speaking against the United Methodist Church's General Conference's decision to bar LGBT people from ministry.

May 15, 1984

Editorial – Let's hope Jerry falls well in ‘Frisco
Editorial in the Red and Black opinionating against Jerry Falwell and the Moral Majority's planned demonstration in San Francisco . Speaks specifically against the organization's stance on LGBT issues.

May 15, 1984

Editorial – The R&B has disregarded Christian principles
Letter to the Red and Black disagreeing with the viewpoints of the May 11 editorial “Hetero be thy name.”

May 16, 1984

Editorial – Methodists following teachings laid down in Bible
Red and Black editorial letter supporting the decision of the United Methodist Church for disallowing LGBT people to become ministers.

May 16, 1984

Editorial – Church was just in banning of gays
Editorial letter to the Red and Black opposing the views of the May 11 editorial.

May 22, 1984

Editorial – Letter showed ignorance of fundamentalism
Red and Black editorial letter refuting previous editorials regarding various claims made about Christian fundamentalism. Including is some information on the fundamentalist stance regarding LGBT rights.

June 1, 1984

Editorial – Biblical passages condemning gays can be interpreted in many ways
Editorial letter to the Red and Black from two senior officers of the Athens Gay / Lesbian Alliance, refuting the notion that certain Biblical passages truly denounce homosexuality.

June 4, 1984

Editorial – Our view: Olympics have gone too far
Red and Black opinion piece criticizing the U.S. Olympic Committee for suing the Gay Olympics (later the Gay Games) for using the name “Olympics,” while overlooking the Junior Olympics, the Special Olympics, and similar organizations.

October 11, 1984

Editorial – How about another Bunny Burger?
Editorial in the Red and Black regarding animal rights. Includes a passage on HIV testing on chimpanzees, claiming that “One doesn't have to condone homosexuality to realize that a homosexual man – just by virtue of his being a man – is more worthy of protection than a heterosexual chimp”.

October 16, 1984

Article – Reagan rallies to crowds in Macon
Red and Black article reporting on a Georgia stop in Ronald Reagan's campaign tour. One young attendee states that she likes Reagan “because he's not for gay rights.”

February 13, 1985

Article – Student, prof charged with sodomy
Red and Black article reporting on a male University professor and male student who were arrested for having a sexual encounter in a Peabody Hall restroom. (The names of the accused were printed in this article, which was a violation of Red and Black policy at the time; see the paper's 2/15/85 retraction, below. In light of this the names have been blacked from this copy of the article.)

February 15, 1985

Editorial – A question of ethics
Red and Black editorial admitting that the paper made a mistake by printing the names of the professor and student arrested for sodomy charges.

February 20, 1985

Editorial – Homosexual: Peabody incident not typical
A gay student writes to the Red and Black to assure the readership that public sex is not the norm in the LGBT community.

February 22, 1985

Cartoon – Man, the things a guy has to do
Red and Black editorial cartoon referring to the sodomy arrests earlier in the month.

February 26,1985

Editorial – Cartoon prolonged misery of Peabody incident
Two editorial letters to the Red and Black criticizing the paper's coverage of the Peabody arrests.

February 27, 1985

Article – Sodomy cases waived
Brief Red and Black article reporting that the professor and student who were arrested on sodomy charges cases were waived to Clarke County Superior Court.

February 27, 1985

Editorial – Homosexuality is not a mental sickness
Editorial letter to the Red and Black following up the February 20 letter, refuting stereotypes about gay men.

February 28, 1985

Editorial – State's education woes need more coverage
Editorial letter taking the Red and Black to task for its extensive focus on sodomy stories as compared to state policy issues.

March 1, 1985

Editorial – Gays pose a health threat to heterosexuals
Red and Black editorial letter claiming that the risk of AIDS is proof that homosexuality is morally wrong.

March 5, 1985

Article – Student arrested for solicitation
Red and Black article reporting on the arrest of a student who approached a plainclothes police officer for sex in Peabody Hall.

March 6, 1985

Editorial – Homosexuals not solely responsible for AIDS spread
Editorial in the Red and Black opposing views presented in N. M. Langley's March 1 letter.

March 7, 1985

Article – Professor arrested
Red and Black article reporting on the arrest of another professor on sodomy charges, this time in the main library.

March 7, 1985

Editorial - Gays not cause of AIDS
Letter to the Red and Black contesting N.M. Langley's March 1 letter.

March 15, 1985

Editorial – Peabody Hall incident not sexual issue
Red and Black editorial claiming that the Peabody Hall sodomy arrests should not be seen as a condemnation of homosexuality or gay men in general.

March 15, 1985

Editorial – Acceptance of homosexuals will be society's downfall
Letter to the Red and Black, purportedly from “Student Republicans Against Gays.” Among other things, claims that societies that acceptance of homosexuality inevitably leads to societal collapse.

March 27, 1985

Editorial – The accused innocent until proven guilty
Editorial letter to the Red and Black refuting anti-gay claims made in a previous letter.

March 29, 1985

Editorial – SRAG letter probably still is causing laughter
Letter to the Red and Black editor criticizing a previous writer who claimed to represent “Student Republicans Against Gays.”

April 16, 1985

Article – Student, prof convicted
Red and Black article reporting on the convictions of the student and the professor who were arrested on sodomy charges in Peabody Hall.

April 18, 1985

Article – AIDS spreading to general population, researchers say
Piece in the Red and Black reporting on the spread of HIV / AIDS and pointing out that it is not just a disease of gay men and IV drug users.

April 19, 1985

Article – University art prof resigns
Red and Black article reporting on the resignation of the professor who was convicted of sodomy in Peabody Hall.

May 14, 1985

Article – Bryant lashes out
AP article in the Red and Black reporting on complaints made by Anita Bryant that her anti-homosexual views were costing her bookings.

May 22, 1985

Article – Sodomy law to stand test on constitutionality
Sidebar article in the Red and Black concerning a sodomy case against Georgia resident Michael Hardwick. (This case would eventually reach the U.S. Supreme Court as Bowers v. Hardwick .)

May 28, 1985

Article – Professor's case delayed by judge
Red and Black article reporting the professor who was arrest on sodomy charges and the progress of his case, which was delayed pending the result of Michael Hardwick's challenge to a Georgia sodomy law.

June 29, 1985

Editorial – New Conservatism's future dim
Editorial in the Red and Black discussing overall political trends in America . Mentions that “Maybe one day weirdos ( sic ) like feminists and gays will get their day in the sun. As I said, only in America .”

September 25, 1985

Advertisement – AGLA benefit party
Ad in the Red and Black placed by the Athens Gay / Lesbian Alliance announcing a benefit party at the Cloud 9 club.

October 3, 1985

Article – Actor Rock Hudson dies from AIDS virus
Red and Black article discussing the life and death of Rock Hudson.

October 3, 1985

Article – Celebrities in the news
AP report in the Red and Black concerning protests against a speech scheduled at Oklahoma State by sex therapist Dr. Ruth Westheimer. Rep. Bill Graves specifically complained that Dr. Ruth's presentation promoted homosexuality.

October 9, 1985

Article – Campus buildings getting regular patrols
Article in the Red and Black reporting on police response to reported public sodomy incidents on campus.

October 9, 1985

Editorial – AIDS: just what society needs
Red and Black editorial regarding the spread of HIV / AIDS. Deflates various stereotypes about gay men and AIDS, and opinionates that the disease may be a positive if it returns society to a more traditional value structure.

October 10, 1985

Editorial – Plague journal
Sidebar editorial in the Red and Black concerning the AIDS epidemic. Speaks against the stigmatization of the LGBT community in connection with the disease.

October 11, 1985

Article – Survey: AIDS keeping gays at bay
Piece in the Red and Black regarding changes in sexual attitudes in gay men in the wake of the AIDS epidemic.

October 15, 1985

Article – B-52's Wilson dies of cancer
Red and Black article announcing the death of Ricky Helton Wilson, guitarist for the B-52's. (Although this is not mentioned in the article, Wilson was openly gay and died of AIDS-related complications.)

October 15, 1985

Article - AIDS: Athens man talks about living with the disease
Red and Black article about living with HIV in Athens .

October 15, 1985

Article – Gingrich supports AIDS ads
Article in the Red and Black reporting on U.S. Representative Newt Gingrich's support of AIDS awareness.

October 15, 1985

Article – Athens gays still harassed, activists say
Article in the Red and Black reporting on local attitudes toward homosexuality.

October 16, 1985

Article – AIDS in Athens : Fear leads to misconceptions
Red and Black article discussing the impact of AIDS on the LGBT community, as well as stereotypes faced by gay men in the wake of the epidemic.

October 16, 1985

Article – Good sex…is important but not everything, Dr. Ruth says
Report in the Red and Black of a talk and Q&A given on campus by sex therapist Dr. Ruth Westheimer. Westheimer made mention of some LGBT issues in the talk.

October 23, 1985

Article – State fights disclosure of AIDS statistics
Article in the Red and Black regarding the state of Georgia 's efforts to resist the release of county-specific HIV / AIDS information. Includes information on the disease and its effect on the LGBT community.

October 29, 1985

Article – AIDS survey results varied
Article in the Red and Black concerning a survey on student attitudes regarding HIV / AIDS.

November 8, 1985

Article – Prospect of AIDS spreading across nation a real concern
Red and Black article concerning the increase of HIV / AIDS cases in America , including both the LGBT and heterosexual populations.

November 12, 1985

Article – UGA Health Service AIDS forum tonight
Article in the Red and Black announcing an HIV / AIDS educational forum to be held on campus. Includes information on the incidence of the disease in the gay male population.

January 22, 1986

Editorial – Academic integrity gone
Red and Black editorial discussing the Jan Kemp athletic scandal. Refers to “gay-baiting” tactics used to smear Kemp (who is heterosexual).

February 11, 1986

Article – Gay hotline receives abusive phone calls (Newspaper clipping)
Red and Black article covering the establishment and reception of a gay support and information hotline established by the Athens Gay / Lesbian Alliance.

February 14, 1986

Editorial – Callers wrong, not gay
Red and Black editorial letter claiming that Bruce Hamerslough made incorrect claims about Christianity in the February 11 article regarding abusive calls to the gay hotline.

February 19, 1986

Editorial – R&B article inaccurate
Editorial letter to the Red and Black from Athens Gay-Lesbian Alliance adviser Bruce Hamerslough, in which he claims that he was misrepresented in the paper's February 11 article regarding crank calls to the Gay Information Line.

April 1, 1986

Article – Court asked to outlaw sodomy
AP article in the Red and Black reporting on the ongoing legal challenge to Georgia 's sodomy laws. (The case, Bowers v. Hardwick , is not mentioned by name in the article.)

May 8, 1986

Editorial – Sexual preference isn't wrong
Red and Black editorial depicting a dialogue regarding a student who walks in on her lesbian roommate at a delicate moment.

May 14, 1986

Editorial – Bible against sex abuses
Editorial letter to the Red and Black refuting claims made in the May 8 editorial “Sexual preference isn't wrong.”

May 15, 1986

Editorial – Boozer shows naivete
Two editorial letters to the Red and Black responding to W.S. Boozer's May 8 editorial.

May 20, 1986

Editorial – Gays aren't abnormal
Letter to the editor in the Red and Black contesting J. Chris Hoffman's May 15 letter.

May 21, 1986

Editorial – Hoffman victimizes gays
Red and Black editorial letter refuting a previous letter, which equated homosexuality to incest and child molestation.

May 23, 1986

Editorial – Take a step out of your closet
Editorial in the Red and Black speaking against the perceived conservative climate in the country. References Jerry Falwell's statements against homosexuality.

May 28, 1986

Article – Researcher: Too little's been done to halt AIDS
Article in the Red and Black concerning the spread of HIV / AIDS and its increasing incidence in both the LGBT and heterosexual populations.

June 3, 1986

Article – NOW president says action needed now
Red and Black article reporting on statements made by National Organization for Women president Eleanor Smeal regarding various minority rights, including gay rights.

June 30, 1986

Court Case – Bowers v. Hardwick
U.S. Supreme Court case in which Georgia 's sodomy laws were challenged, but upheld.

1992 Athens Gay and Lesbian Association founded
May 1994 Straight But Not Narrow founded
May 26, 1994 Picture – Slur on Stanford
A photo in the Red and Black of a Lesbian Gay Bisexual Student Union street painting that was defaced by a vandal.
May 30, 1994

Editorial – Have homosexuals infiltrated LGBSU? (Newspaper clipping)
UGA student Michael Dean responds to the defacement of the LGBSU's Awareness Week street sign.

March 14, 1995

Court Case – City of Atlanta v. McKinney
Court document regarding Georgia State Representative Billy McKinney's partially successful legal challenge to the city's newly implemented domestic partner benefits policy.

November 20, 1996

Court Case – Nabozny v. Podlesny
Jamie Nabozny's landmark case in which it was declared that schools he attended violated his 14 th Amendment rights by failing to protect him from bullies who persecuted him on the basis of his sexuality.

1996-1997

Friends & Family 1996-1997
A guide to queer life in Athens; the handbook contains advertisements for businesses and social activities.

May 30, 1997

Court Case - Shahar v. Bowers
Court case of Robin Shahar, whose job offer at the Georgia Attorney General's office was rescinded when it was discovered she was a lesbian. The court found against Shahar.

October 11, 1997

Design Sketch – National Coming Out Day street painting
A sketch planning a Homecoming street painting advertising National Coming Out Day. The sketch was likely done by members of the Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Student Union.

October 16, 1997

Article – Council backs off on partner benefits
Red and Black article covering the University Council's decision to deny same-sex partner benefits a full vote.

October 16, 1997

Editorial – No vote on same-sex issue makes it more meaningless
Red and Black sidebar editorial expressing disappointment with the University Council's decision to bypass the issue of same-sex partner benefits.

1997-1998

Friends & Family 1997-1998
A guide to queer life in Athens ; the handbook contains advertisements for businesses and social activities.

January 26, 1998

Article – University police seek fire starter (Newspaper clipping)
Article in the Red and Black reporting on an incident where an Oglethorpe House RA's door was set on fire.

February 13, 1998

Article – LGBSU asks Adams to address hate crimes (Newspaper clipping)
Red and Black article detailing the Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Student Union's efforts to have UGA form a hate-crime task force in response to the perceived crimes committed against openly gay student Jerry Kennedy.

February 13, 1998

Editorial – We're not going to stand for it
Red and Black Opinion Meter editorial piece speaking in favor of chalk graffiti left about campus in the wake of the Jerry Kennedy dorm fires.

February 16, 1998

Article – O-House RA object of nine hate crimes (Newspaper clipping)
Red and Black article covering the alleged hate crimes committed against openly gay student Jerry Kennedy.

February 17, 1998

Article – Creswell site of fourth dorm fire in 4 weeks (Newspaper clipping)
Red and Black article reporting on a fire set at Creswell Hall. The article also discusses the alleged hate crimes against Jerry Kennedy.

February 19, 1998

Article – RA victim of his own hate crime
An article in the Red and Black reporting on the arrest of openly gay student Jerry Kennedy, after his admission that he falsified hate crimes against himself.

February 19, 1998

Article – Students, residents, LGBSU express shock over charges
A Red and Black article detailing reactions to the arrest of Jerry Kennedy, including the Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Student Union's official condemnation of Kennedy's actions.

February 19, 1998

Editorial – Kennedy sent campus on whirlwind examination (Newspaper clipping)
A Red and Black opinion piece discussing the effects on campus of the false hate crimes against Jerry Kennedy and the fallout from his arrest.

February 19, 1998

Editorial - O-House fires reaction (Newspaper clipping)
Various editorial letters in the Red and Black dealing with the fires at the Oglethrope dorm, as well as comments on homosexuality in general.

February 20, 1998

Article – Kennedy still under police investigation
Red and Black article reporting on police inquiries into the Jerry Kennedy case.

February 20, 1998

Article – Kennedy 'disturbed for very long time' (Newspapger clipping)
Article in the Red and Black detailing reactions from UGA students and officials questioning why Jerry Kennedy faked hate crimes against himself.

February 23, 1998

Article – RA case lacks explanations (Newspaper clipping)
Red and Black article reporting on further reactions from UGA officials and students on the Jerry Kennedy case, specifically the lack of apparent motive for his actions.

February 23, 1998

Article – Straight but not narrow hosts forum for homosexuality issues (Newspaper clipping)
Article in the Red and Black reporting on a discussion group held by Straight But Not Narrow to discuss a variety of LGBT issues.

February 23, 1998

Editorial – We need discussion on gays in society, culture (Newspaper clipping)
Editorial sidebar in the Red and Black discussing the intensity of student reaction to the Jerry Kennedy case and various related issues of homophobia and gay rights.

February 23, 1998

Editorial – Gays should keep urges in check (Newspaper clipping)
A Red and Black reader editorial arguing that homosexual acts are by nature immoral.

February 23, 1998

Editorial – Red and Black editorial letters, February 23 1998
Four letters to the editor in the Red and Black discussing Jerry Kennedy and a variety of LGBT issues.

February 23, 1998

Editorial – Homosexuality is not abnormal (Newspaper clipping)
A Red and Black reader editorial arguing against beliefs that homosexuality is abnormal and immoral.

February 23, 1998

Flyer – We're all in the closet til we open our minds
Flyer advertising an LGBT discussion forum hosted by Straight But Not Narrow, the Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Student Union, and Gay, Lesbian or Bisexual Employees and Supporters.

October 16, 1998

Article – UGA vigil mourns death of gay student
Athens Banner-Herald article reporting on a candlelight vigil held for Matthew Shepard by Gay, Lesbian or Bisexual Employees and Supporters (GLOBES) on the UGA campus.

October 16, 1998

Article – UGA, Emory hold vigils for Wyoming student
Article in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reporting on gatherings at UGA and Emory after the death of Matthew Shepard.

November 23, 1998

Court Case – Powell v. Georgia
Georgia Supreme Court case that led to the overturn of the state's sodomy laws.

1998-1999

Friends & Family 1998-1999
A guide to queer life in Athens ; the handbook contains advertisements for businesses and social activities.

September 23, 1999

Article – Oxendine Ordered to Honor Domestic-Partner Insurance
Atlanta Journal-Constitution article reporting on Georgia Insurance Commissioner John Oxendine's attempt to block the city of Atlanta 's domestic partner benefits. Also includes a sidebar on Judge Wendy Shoob's oral ruling against Oxendine's decision.

2000

Flyer – So Are We
Lambda Alliance flyer announcing its weekly meetings.

April 28, 2000

Article - Groups march on Washington for gay rights
A Red & Black article discussing the presence of the UGA Lambda Alliance at the Millennium March on Washington.

October 11, 2000

Article - ‘Coming Out Day' to be celebrated at Tate
Article in the Red & Black reporting what activities Lambda has planned for National Coming Out Day.

October 12, 2000

Article – Coming Out Day promotes unity
A Red and Black article reporting on the 2000 Coming Out Day and the surrounding events.

December 12, 2000

Bill – Sec 2-858 Article VII, Domestic Partnership
Legal document detailing the State of Georgia 's and the City of Atlanta 's proposed domestic partner benefits policy.

2001

Flyer – Allies and Friends
Flyer advertising the Allies and Friends organization and presenting its fall meeting schedule.

Spring 2001

Flyer - Allies and Friends UGA Open Eyes…Open Hearts
Advertisement of an eye with a rainbow iris.

Spring 2001

Flyer - Allies + Friends of UGA Make An Impression
Advertisement of a rainbow hand.

April 05, 2001

Article - UGA students: Add gays to anti-bias policy
Article in the Southern Voice reporting on President Adam's refusal to implement addition of sexual orientation to the University's anti-bias policy; Lambda Alliance is looking for an office space to provide services to students.

April 09, 2001

Editorial - Mailbox
Letter criticizing President Adam's refusal to take a stance on the issue of adding sexual orientation to UGA's Nondiscrimination Policy.

April 10, 2001

Article - First openly gay state rep to speak to Young Democrats
Article from the Red & Black noting Karla Drenner's speech to the student body.

April 11, 2001

Article - Gay students pushing for policy change
Article in the Red & Black reporting student advocacy to add sexual orientation to UGA's Nondiscrimination Policy.

April 11, 2001

Article - Rep. deals with discrimination in office
Article in the Red & Black reporting on Karla Drenner's, an openly gay legislator, experience with discrimination in the Georgia General Assembly.

June 16, 2001

Legal Notice - Georgia Domestic Partnership: The Legal Obstacles are Gone
A notice stating that Board of Regent's decision to provide domestic partner benefits is valid.

September 27, 2001

Article – Gay bashing case reported
Article in the Red and Black reporting on a downtown attack on gay Athens resident Christopher Gregory. The article indicates that the police response to the incident was somewhat indifferent.

October 05, 2001

Article - ‘Good lead' found in gay bashing case
Article in the Red & Black reporting Athens-Clark County police investigation status in the gay bashing case of Christopher Gregory.

October 11, 2001

Article - Celebrate coming out with Allies & Friends
Article in the Red & Black reporting National Coming Out Day events sponsored by Lambda Alliance.

October 11, 2001

Flyer – Nat'l Coming Out Day celebration
Lambda Alliance flyer advertising a campus gathering for National Coming Out Day.

December 03, 2001

Legislation: 19-3-3.1 - The Georgia ‘Defense of Marriage Act'
Georgia law defining unions as those only between a man and woman.

2002

Court Case – Burns vs. Burns
Susan Burns, a lesbian, appealed the Georgia 's trial court verdict which denied her custody of her children for breaching her custody agreements. The visitation agreements demand that no parent shall be in custody of the children while entertaining overnight guests whom the parent is not related to or are legally married to. Susan was civilly registered to her partner but Georgia does not recognize civil unions or same sex marriages.

April 2002

Proposal – D.A.W.G. Days 2002
Lambda Alliance document proposing a plan for UGA's 2002 Diversity Awareness Week at Georgia (a.k.a. D.A.W.G. Days).

April 2002

Flyer – D.A.W.G. Days 2002
Lambda Alliance flyer advertising its involvement in the 2002 D.A.W.G. Days.

April 2002

Flyer – Programs Sponsored by the Speakers Bureau of Lambda Alliance
Flyer listed the various speaking events hosted by the Lambda Alliance during D.A.W.G. Days 2002.

April 17, 2002

Research - In The Shadow Of The Arch
Report issued by the UGA Campus Climate Research Group exploring “safety and acceptance issues for lesbians, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) at the university.”

July 2, 2002

Article – UGA students: Add gay to anti-bias policy
Southern Voice article reporting on UGA student support for adding sexual orientation to the school's affirmative action statement.

July 24, 2002

Letter – To Thomas Meredith from Annette Hatton
A letter to University System Board of Regents Chancellor Thomas Meredith from Annette Hatton, chair of Gay, Lesbian or Bisexual Employees and Supporters (GLOBES). The letter encourages Dr. Meredith to support same-sex domestic partner benefits.)

August 15, 2002

Flyer – Lambda Alliance cookout
Flyer advertising a Lambda Alliance gathering to welcome new and returning students.

August 20, 2002

Letter – Announcing Safe Space
A general letter sent to UGA department heads describing the new Safe Space program on campus.

August 29, 2002

Letter – To Annette Hatton from Corlis Cummings
Letter from Senior Vice Chancellor for Support Services Corlis P. Cummings advising Annette Hatton, chair of Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual Employees (GLOBES) of UGA of the Board of Regents' upcoming discussions on partner benefits.

Fall 2002

Flyer - Lambda Alliance Weekly Meeting2
Flyer noting Lambda Alliance's weekly Monday night meetings in Tate Room 142.

Fall 2002

Flyer - Lambda Alliance
Lambda Alliance advertisement stating “We are students, professors making UGA a better place.”

September 2002

Flyer - Lambda Alliance Weekly Meeting
Flyer noting Lambda Alliance's weekly Monday night meetings.

September 5, 2002

Letter – To Elizabeth Neely from S. Elizabeth Bailey
Letter from S. Elizabeth Baily, UGA Associate Director for Legal Affairs, to Elizabeth Neely of the Board of Regents, sending a copy of the Domestic Partnership Coalition of the University System of Georgia's document on domestic partner benefits.

September 9, 2002

Lambda Alliance Meeting 9-09-02
Write-up of a presentation on depictions of LGBT people and issues in modern media.

September 9, 2002

Memo - University Council Meeting Agenda
Detailed account of the University Council Meeting.

September 9, 2002

Letter - Margaret Robinson to University Counsel with proposed recommendation to the Board of Regents attachment
Proposed addition of “sexual orientation” and other changes to the University's policies for the Board of Regents to consider.

September 13, 2002

Article - GLOBES works for partner benefits
Article in the Red & Black reporting on GLOBES efforts to achieve domestic partner benefits at UGA.

September 16, 2002

Article - Council will consider domestic partners policy at first meeting
Article from Columns reporting that the University Council will consider domestic partner policy.

September 19, 2002

Fax – To President Adams from Gary Moore
Fax to UGA President Michael Adams from University Council Secretary Gary D. Moore regarding domestic partner benefits. Includes a copy of Margaret Robinson's 9/9/02 letter to the Council.

September 19, 2002

Letter from Annette Hatton to President Michael Adams
Letter from Annette Hatton, Chair of GLOBES Domestic Partner Benefits Committee, to President Michael Adams asking for his support for domestic partner benefits with the University Council and with the Board of Regents.

September 20, 2002

Article - UGA requesting benefits for non-married partners
Article in the Athens-Banner Herald reporting on UGA's request to the University System Board of Regents to extend benefits to non-married domestic partners.

September 20, 2002

Article – Council approves partner benefits (Newspaper clipping)
Article in the Red and Black reporting the University Council's decision to allow partner benefits for same-sex couples.

September 23, 2002

Article – UGA asks state to consider domestic partner benefits
The Albany Herald reports on UGA's efforts to include partner benefits for same-sex couples.

September 25, 2002

Editorial – UGA proposal bad for society
Opinion piece in the Albany Herald opposing UGA's attempts to allow same-sex couples to gain domestic partner benefits.

September 26, 2002

Fax – To Chancellor Meredith from President Adams
Fax from UGA President Michael Adams to Board of Regents Chancellor Thomas C. Meredith concerning same-sex domestic partner benefits for the University.

September 27, 2002

Article - UGA embraces domestic partner benefits
Article in the Southern Voice reporting on vote for domestic partner benefits by UGA’s University Council.

September 30, 2002

Article - Council approves partner benefits
Article in the Red & Black reporting the University Council's support for domestic partners benefits.

September 30, 2002

Article – Domestic partner issue moves one step closer to regents' office
Article in Columns for faculty and staff reporting on the status of the Domestic Partnership Benefits policies.

September 30, 2002 Article - UGA endorses domestic partner benefits
Article in the Southern Voice reporting UGA's administration's support of domestic partner benefits.
November 20, 2002

Article – Regents: ‘No plan' for DP benefits at colleges
Southern Voice article detailing the Board of Regent's decision not to discuss same-sex partner benefits, despite UGA's resolution to endorse said benefits.

November 26, 2002

Article – Long fight expected to extend benefits (Newspaper clipping)
Athens Banner-Herald article reporting on the Domestic Partnership Coalition of UGA's attempts to have partner benefits within the University System of Georgia extended to same-sex couples.

December 5, 2002

Letter – From Steven Pottier to the UGA Board of Regents
Letter to the Board of Regents from UGA faculty member Steven Pottier arguing against the inclusion of same-sex partner benefits for University employees.

2003

Bill – HB885
First reader summary of the Nondiscrimination Act of 2003.

January 10, 2003

Obituary of Alice Johnston, transgendered person
Obituary in Southern Voice of Alice Johnston, transgendered person. Johnston served in the Army and then became a librarian and computer engineer. Johnston died of a self-inflicted wound.

February 14, 2003

Flyer - Valentines Ball
Advertisement for Lambda Alliance's Valentines Ball.

February 19, 2003

Article - Lambda needs room to grow
Article in the Red & Black reporting Lambda Alliance's need for more space to accommodate its growth.

February 19, 2003

Article - Lambda helps out
Article in the Red & Black reporting the amount of services Lambda Alliance has provided in its five years of existence.

April 15, 2003

Letter - Alice Miller to Dr. Meredith
A letter from Alice Miller, VP of Human Resources at Emory University , to Dr. Meredith,, Chancellor of the University System of Georgia, detailing the implementation of Domestic Partner Benefits at Emory University

May 8, 2003

Letter – Dear new board members
Letter from outgoing Lambda Alliance co-director John Lynch to the new executive board.

May 30, 2003

Article – Fulton gets second try at DP benefits
Southern Voice article reporting on Fulton County Commissioner Robert Pitts' attempt to add same-sex domestic partner benefits for Atlanta city government officials, two years after a similar proposal was rejected.

June 3, 2003

Document – Domestic Partner Benefits at Big 10 Universities
A fact sheet detailing which domestic partner benefits are offered in Big 10 schools.

June 3, 2003

Database – Colleges and Universities that offer domestic partner health benefits
A printout from the Human Rights Campaign's website giving a list of colleges offering domestic partner benefits, including which schools offer them for same-sex couples.

June 3, 2003

Fax – To Thomas Meredith from Corlis Cummings
Fax to Chancellor Thomas Meredith from Vice Chancellor for Support Services Corlis Cummings. The fax gives details on domestic partner benefits offered at colleges all over the nation.

June 3

Database – State governments that offer domestic partner health benefits
Human Rights Campaign printout regarding same- and opposite-sex DP benefits for employees of various states.

June 11, 2003

Bill – 03LC290938ER
Text of the Nondiscrimination Act of 2003 as it was presented to the Georgia General Assembly.

June 26, 2003

Court Case – Lawrence v. Texas
The landmark U.S. Supreme Court case that stuck down Bowers v. Hardwick, as well as the nation's remaining sodomy laws.

August 28, 2003

Fax – To Thomas Meredith from Alan Jackson
A fax to Chancellor Dr. Thomas Meredith from Dr. Alan Jackson, Faculty Senate Chair at Georgia Perimeter College . The fax details Georgia Perimeter's resolution to add sexual orientation to its non-discrimination policy, as well as its decision to add domestic partner benefits for same-sex couples.

2003-2004? Flyer: Dr. Catherine Kleiner
Advertisement presentation by Dr. Catherine Kleiner on lesbian land communes.
August 28, 2003

Fax – To Thomas Meredith from Alan Jackson
A fax to Chancellor Dr. Thomas Meredith from Dr. Alan Jackson, Faculty Senate Chair at Georgia Perimeter College . The fax details Georgia Perimeter's resolution to add sexual orientation to its non-discrimination policy, as well as its decision to add domestic partner benefits for same-sex couples.

December 2003

Document – Perceptions of UGA Student/Staff/Faculty/Alumni/Applicant
Document sent to UGA campus administrators from Gay, Lesbian, Or Bisexual Employees and Supporters (GLOBES). Details the needs of the LGBT community at the university.

January 28, 2004

Article – Gay marriage ban proposal criticized (Newspaper clipping)
Red and Black article reporting on student reaction to the proposed amendment to the Georgia state constitution banning same-sex marriage (State Constitutional Amendment One).

January 30, 2004

Flyer - Rally to Oppose SR 595
Notice that provide tips for Lobbying against SR 595.

February 2004

Legislation - Anti-Gay Legislation We're Fighting
Georgia Equality fact sheet listing legislation that would restrict city and counties from creating local laws allowing domestic partner benefits and same sex marriages.

February 1, 2004

Letter - Allen Thornell to public
The Director of Georgia Equality, Allen Thornell, calls upon the public to voice their opposition to SR 595.

February 2, 2004

Editorial – Gurley demonstrates lack of research (Newspaper clipping)
Three editorial letters to the Red and Black responding to Hank Gurley's 1/29/04 letter to the editor.

February 2, 2004

Article – Students lobby against bill (Newspaper clipping)
Article in the Red and Black discussing student opposition to the state of Georgia 's proposed same-sex marriage ban.

February 3, 2004

Flyer - Activism and Advocacy
Lambda Alliance advertisement to recruit students for advocacy and activism.

April 22, 2004

SGA Resolution – Same-Sex DP Benefits
UGA Student Government Association Resolution 17-02, in which the SGA recommends the University and the Board of Regents to extend domestic partner benefits to same-sex couples.

April 29, 2004

Memo - University Council to Michael Adams for Proposal for the UGA Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy 4-29-04
The new proposal for UGA's non-discrimination and anti-harassment.

May 18, 2004

Letter - Stephen Shewmaker to Elizabeth Neely1
Letter from Stephen Shewmaker, the Executive Director of Legal Affairs, to Elizabeth Neely, Associate Vice Chancellor for Legal Affairs, asking whether adding “sexual orientation” to the University's anti-discrimination policy presents legal liabilities to the University and the Board of Regent and if the addition of which violates any state, federal, and Board of Regent laws or policies.

June 15, 2004

Letter - Elizabeth Neely to Stephen Shewmaker
Letter from Elizabeth Neely to Stephen Shewmaker confirming that she has received his letter, dated May 18, 2004, regarding the issues of the addition of “sexual orientation” to the University's anti-discrimination policy.

Fall 2004

Flyer – Lambda Alliance
Flyer describing the Lambda Alliance and listing its activities for fall semester of 2004.

August 31, 2004

Article - LGBT Gators get new UF voice
Article in the Independent Florida Alligator reporting on LGBTQ Student Assembly.

September 16, 2004

Article - Barrow accused of gay issue ‘flip-flop'
Article in the Red and Black reporting on congressional candidate John Barrow's change of policy with regard to a federal marriage amendment against same-sex marriages.

September 22, 2004

Letter - Stephen Shewmaker to Elizabeth Neely2
Letter from Stephen Shewmaker to Elizabeth Neely asking whether the requested changes to the University's anti-discrimination policy has been changed or is in the process of being changed.

September 22, 2005

Political Cartoon by Bill Richards
Cartoon in which artist depicts the same–sex marriage legislation in Massachusetts as a way to “really screw over” heterosexuals. Exhorts readers to throw Massachusetts out of the United States.

September 22, 2004

Letter – GLOBES to Drs. Mace and Bennett
A letter to Dean of Students Dr. Rodney Bennett and Senior Vice President Dr . Arnett Mace from a consortium of LGBT students, faculty, staff, and organizations. The letter requests that action be taken on campus to counter anti-LGBT backlash in wake of the Amendment One vote.

September 23, 2004

Editorial - Cartoon makes fun of same-sex couples
Letter to Editor of the Red & Black from the Field Director of Lambda Alliance, Kyle Bailey, denouncing cartoon of September 22, 2004.

September 24, 2004

Editorial - Homosexuals should stop complaining
Letter to the Editor of the Red & Black insisting that homosexuals “complain that the world is against” them.

September 28, 2004

Graffiti on flyer
Graffiti stating “Bush and Dick just like God intended it” found by Gareth Griffin, Education Director, Lambda Alliance.

September 29, 2004

Letter – From Michael Shutt to the Lambda Alliance listserv
Lambda Alliance Faculty Advisor Michael Shutt requests that Lambda members document and report incidents of homophobia encountered on campus.

September 30, 2004

Editorial - Not everyone can pursue their happiness
Two letters to the Red & Black. One discusses why “a gay marriage ban would not be discrimination.” The other discusses the ineffectiveness of a previous letters assertion that most Americans favor a gay marriage ban.

October 2004

Handout - Kisses from queers!
Coming Out Day handout created by the Lambda Alliance. These were cut into cards and given out with Hershey's Kisses attached.

October 1, 2004

Letter – To Thomas Meredith from Corlis Cummings
Senior Vice Chancellor for Support Services Corlis Cummings emails Chancellor Thomas Meredith asking for guidance on the proposed changes to UGA's anti-harassment policy and domestic partner benefits.

October 7, 2004

Article - CMA votes to admit gay pastor
Article in Red & Black reporting the Campus Ministry Association’s admittance of gay pastor, Renee DuBose.

October 7, 2004

Editorial – Open doors
Red and Black editorial speaking in favor of the Universal Campus Ministry Association's acceptance of openly gay pastor Renee DuBose as a full member.

October 8, 2004

Letter from Lambda Alliance to Fraternities and Sororities
A letter from Lambda Alliance to the Greek Chapter President detailing coming out resources and coming out in a Greek organization..

October 8, 2004

Editorial - Welcome Wagon
Editorial commentary from Editor of Red & Black indicating approval for Campus Ministry Association’s acceptance of openly gay minister, Renee DuBose.

October 8, 2004

Editorial - CMA gives in to societal pressures
Letter to Editor of the Red & Black disapproving of Campus Ministry Association’s acceptance of openly gay minister, Renee DuBose.

October 11, 2004

Article - Students come out for GLBT rights
Article in Red & Black reporting National Coming Out Day events.

October 12, 2004

Picture - Crossing the threshold
Picture in Red & Black depicting “Tiffany Holder . . . [walking] through a closet door . . . in honor of National Coming Out Day.”

October 12, 2004

Article - Rushing to come out
Article in the Advocate reporting on coming out in fraternity and sorority life at colleges and universities. Article included in letter to Chapter Presidents.

October 14, 2004

Article - Univ. students debate same-sex marriage issue
Article in the Red & Black reporting debate held by the C.S. Lewis Society. Participants Hicks and DuBose respectively argued against and for same-sex marriage.

October 15, 2004

Article - Parade celebrates Homecoming
Article in the Red and Black reporting on Homecoming Parade in which Lambda Alliance won “most spirited float.”

October 22, 2004

Article - Lambda invites all to a ball
A Red & Black reporting on National Coming Out Day Ball hosted by Lambda Alliance at UGA.

October 25, 2004

Letter – To Louise McBee from Gareth Griffin
A letter asking Georgia Representative Louise McBee to help find out the status of UGA's anti-discrimination and same-sex partner benefits resolution. Sent by Gareth Griffin , Education Director of the Lambda Alliance.

November 3, 2004

Article - Georgia voters elect to pass gay marriage ban
Article reporting the passage of a gay marriage ban in Georgia.

November 5, 2004

Picture - We’re still here
Picture in the Red & Black depicting 30 students rallying “in protest of Georgia’s recent passage of Amendment One, which prohibits same-sex marriages and unions.”

November 17, 2004

Letter – Arlethia Perry-Johnson to Stephanie Papps
Associate Vice Chancellor Perry-Johnson responds to an Open Records request from Lambda Alliance Field Director Stephanie Papps, concerning correspondence received from or sent to UGA concerning its non-discrimination policy.

November 19, 2004

Editorial - Thanks for showing me I was wrong
Tongue in cheek letter of appreciation for “all of those who voted “yes” on Amendment One to ban same-sex marriage” causing writer to “seriously reconsider  . . . [his] sexual orientation.” Proceeds in facetious tone.

November 27, 2004

Article - Groups wants UGA policy to cover gays
Article in the Athens Banner-Herald reporting the grassroots push to include homosexuality in the anti-discrimination policy of the University of Georgia.

December 1, 2004 Article -Universities can refuse military recruiting visits
Article in the Red & Black reporting on the Third Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals' decision to allow colleges and universities to deny military recruiters the right to recruit on campus based on their discrimination against gays.
2004-2005

Friends & Family 2004-2005
A guide to queer life in Athens; the handbook contains advertisements for businesses and social activities.

Spring 2005

Flyer - LGBT Coming out
LGBT flyer posting coming out discussion group times.

February 15, 2005

E-mail Correspondence - Stefanie Papps and Our Hope
E-mail correspondence between Stefanie Papps, Field Director for Lambda Alliance and Our Hope Metropolitan Community Church regarding participation in a “Religious Panel” at UGA 13 th Annual Dawg Days Diversity Awareness Week.

February 21, 2005

Article - Lambda to protest proposed book ban
Article in Red & Black reporting on UGA Lambda Alliance's opposition to a bill in the Alabama state legislature proposing to ban all literature that promotes “'homosexuality as a valid lifestyle.'”

February 21, 2005

Letter – From Lambda Alliance to Dr. Arnett Mace (regarding William Green)
The Lambda Alliance nominates William “Asa” Green for an honorary degree. Green was the founder of the Committee on Gay Education, UGA's first LGBT activist group.

February 21, 2005

Editorial - Gay marriage fight is still going strong
Letter to the Editor of the Red & Black discussing gay marriage, the gay marriage expo and the economic boost of gay marriages.

February 23, 2005

Editorial - Gay Marriage is not a human rights issue
Letter to the Editor of the Red & Black in which author states that “homosexuals, I am sorry to say, choose that lifestyle.” Further indicates that gay marriage is wrong and “morally offensive.”

February 24, 2005

Editorials in response to Gay marriage is not a human rights issue
Three letters to the Editor of the Red & Black indicating writer’s disagreement with the writer of Gay marriage is not a human rights issue. Points of contention: homosexuality as a choice, definitions of  “offensive” marriages and the definition of human rights.

February 25, 2005

Editorial - We’re not called to love a lifestyle
Letter to the Editor of the Red & Black discussing Christianity and homosexuality. Writer indicates that “it is illogical to use Jesus Christ to justify homosexual behavior.”

April 15, 2005

Article – UGA panel weighs ‘soft benefits' for domestic partners (Newspaper clipping)
Athens Banner-Herald article reporting on UGA's consideration of adding same-sex partner benefits for its employees.

April 29, 2005 Article - GLBT students hold their own graduation ceremony
Red and Black article reporting on UGA's first Lavender Graduation.
April 29, 2005

Article - UGA president punts DP policy to state board
Southern Voice article reporting on UGA President Michael Adam's decision to consult the Board of Regents on whether to offer domestic partner benefits to same-sex couples.

April 30, 2005 UGA's First Lavender Graduation
May 2, 2005

Article – President will submit partners plan to board of regents, attorney general
Article in Columns concerning Michael Adam's decision to consult various state and University System of Georgia officials on offering domestic partner benefits to same-sex couples.

May 5, 2005

Document – A Proposal for Domestic Partnership Soft Benefits
University Council document detailing its proposal for domestic partner benefits at UGA.

May 6, 2005

Fax – To Michael Adams from Rebecca L. Macon
A fax to UGA President Michael Adams from the University Council, detailing a proposal in favor of offering domestic partner benefits to same-sex couples.

May 27, 2005

Letter – To Arnett Mace from Daniel S. Papp
Daniel S. Papp, Senior Vice Chancellor for Academics and Fiscal Affairs requests that Provost Arnett Mace remove the words “sexual orientation” from suggested revisions to UGA's promotion and tenure policies.

May 31, 2005

Letter – To Thomas C. Meredith from Michael Adams
UGA President Adams requests guidance from Chancellor Thomas C. Meredith regarding adding sexual orientation to UGA's non-discrimination policy, as well as domestic partner benefits for same-sex couples.

June 15, 2005 Memorandum – To Thomas Meredith from Corlis Cummings
An internal memo to Chancellor Thomas Meredith from Senior Vice Chancellor Corlis Cummings advising that the Board of Regents consult state Attorney General Thurbert Baker on the anti-discrimination and soft benefits issues.
June 16, 2005

Letter – To President Adams from Corlis Cummings
Senior Vice Chancellor Corlis Cummings advises President Adams to speak to Legal Affairs Executive Director Steve Shewmaker regarding the anti-discrimination and soft benefits measures.

May 31, 2005

Letter – To Thomas C. Meredith from Michael Adams
UGA President Adams requests guidance from Chancellor Thomas C. Meredith regarding adding sexual orientation to UGA's non-discrimination policy, as well as domestic partner benefits for same-sex couples.

September 1, 2005

Opening of LGBT Resource Center in 124 Memorial Hall

September 12, 2005

Article – Screening to spotlight transgender students (Newspapger clipping)
Article in the Red and Black regarding a sneak preview at Tate of the Sundance Channel documentary series “TransGeneration.”

October 9, 2005

Flyer – Open Doors, Open Minds
Advertisement detailing the events of National Coming Out Week.

October 10, 2005

Flyer – Wear jeans to show your support
Flyer exhorting people to demonstrate their support of LGBT issues by wearing jeans on Allies Day.

October 11, 2005

Editorial – Letters to the Red and Black , Oct 11 2005
Two letters to the Red and Black 's opinion page discussing Allies Day and LGBT issues in general.

October 11, 2005

Editorial – Gay rights is about human compassion
Editorial in the Red and Black arguing in favor of tolerance for LGBT people and issues.

October 11, 2005

Flyer – Conservative Coming Out Day ‘05
Flyer posted as a parody of Coming Out Day.

October 12, 2005

Article – Students celebrate life out of the closet (Newspaper clipping)
Article in the Red and Black recounting the difficulties students experienced when coming out, and the semi-hostile environment on campus.

October 13, 2005

Picture – Candlelight Vigil Marks Day of Remembrance
Newspaper photo from the Athens Banner-Herald of a memorial held on the UGA campus on the anniversary of Matthew Shepard's death.

October 13, 2005

Article – Coming Out Week brings issues for gays to forefront (Newspaper clipping)
Athens Banner-Herald article reporting on the formation of a Gay-Straight Alliance at Madison County High School , as well as proposed legislation requiring parental consent for their child's involvement in particular after school clubs. The article also discusses the climate of the UGA campus regarding homosexuals.

October 13, 2005

Editorial – Conservative views kept out of class
Red and Black editorial by David Kirby, publisher of the Georgia GuardDawg. Kirby defends the conservative viewpoint from accusations of intolerance.

October 14, 2005

Editorial – Column didn't explain the fliers
Letter to the Red and Black 's opinion page responding to David Kirby's 10 / 13 / 05 editorial.

October 14, 2005

Cartoon – Spot the Victim
Red and Black editorial cartoon comparing the satirical Conservative Coming Out Day to the death of Matthew Shepard.

October 17, 2005

Editorial – Conservative fliers offensive to gays (Newspaper clipping)
Red and Black opinion letter concerning the GuardDawg 's Conservative Coming Out Day flyers.

October 17, 2005

Editorial – Coming Out (Newspaper clipping)
An editorial in Syracuse University 's Daily Orange , reprinted in the Red and Black, encouraging support for LGBT people beyond Coming Out Week.

October 25, 2005 Editorial - Our Take
Criticism on President Adam's 18 months delayed action in adding sexual orientation to UGA's non-discrimination policy.

October 25, 2005

Article - Policy change still stalled
Article in the Red & Black reporting the history and status of adding “sexual orientation” to the University's Nondiscrimination policy over the past year and a half.

November 9, 2005

Lambda Alliance General Body Meeting Minutes 11-9-05
Official minutes from Lambda Alliance's November 9, 2005 meeting.

November 9, 2005

Article – Homosexual group at Mercer concerns Ga. Baptists
Article in the Baptist Press regarding the formation of the GLBT Rights Student Organization at Mercer University in Macon , Georgia .

November 15, 2005

Lambda reservation documentation
Reservation for a guest speaker for the Lambda Alliance.

November 28, 2005

Letter – To Dennis Dun from Stefan Ritter
Email to Dennis Dun of the Georgia Attorney General's Office from his coworker Stefan Ritter discussing UGA's considered addition of sexual orientation to its anti-discrimination policy, as well as domestic partner benefits for employees.

November 28, 2005

Letter – To Steve Shewmaker from Betsey Neely
Email to Steve Shewmaker of the UGA Office of Legal Affairs from Elizabeth Neely, Associate Vice Chancellor for Legal Affairs for the Board of Regents. The email regards internal discussions about adding sexual orientation to UGA's anti-discrimination policy.

December 5, 2005

Article: Together. Forever.
Article in People reporting the relationship between transgendered professor Wally Bacon and his wife, Lynne Bacon.

December 13, 2005

Letter – To President Adams from Stephen Shewmaker
Letter to Michael Adams discussing issues that may arise from adding sexual orientation to UGA's non-discrimination policy.

January 11, 2006

Article - Healthcare bill for Univ. of Florida under scrutiny
Article reporting a new proposed bill that bans tax money to be used for domestic-partner benefit programs.

January 15, 2006

Article – The Pressure to Cover (Newspaper clipping)
Article in the New York Times Magazine regarding pressure placed on minorities to conform to the mainstream. Mentions the case of Robin Shahar, who was removed from consideration from a job when her lesbianism was discovered.

January 30, 2006

General Body meeting
Minutes from a Lambda Alliance meeting.

January 31, 2006

Email Correspondence – Inquiry from Shawna Scott to Malcolm Adams
UGA student Shawna Scott requests information from University Council member Malcolm Adams regarding proposed changes to the UGA president Michael Adams' veto powers.

January 31, 2006

Email Correspondence – University Council Proposal from Bob Hill to Lambda Listserv
UGA professor Bob Hill informs the Lambda Alliance about potential changes to the University president's veto powers.

January 31, 2006

Email Correspondence – Inquiry from Shawna Scott to Irwin Bernstein
UGA student Shawna Scott asks University Council member Irwin Bernstein for information on proposed changes to the UGA president Michael Adams' veto powers.

February 6, 2006

Article – Suspect in hatchet-and-gun attack dies
AP wire report in the Red and Black regarding the death of Jacob Robida, who had previously attacked gay patrons in a Massachusetts bar.

February 27, 2006

Editorial – Lawmakers should target real matter (Newspaper clipping)
Editorial letter to the Red and Black regarding marijuana flavored candy references LGBT adoption.

March 9, 2006

Letter – To Erroll Davis from Chuck Cohen
UGA student Chuck Cohen urges Chancellor Erroll Davis to help UGA officially add sexual orientation to its anti-discrimination policy.

March 14, 2006

Memorandum – To Errol Davis from Corlis Cummings
Senior Vice Chancellor Cummings proposes a response to Chuck Cohen's letter for Chancellor Davis' use.

March 16, 2006

Letter – To Chuck Cohen from Erroll Davis
Chancellor Davis responds to student Chuck Cohen's letter, advising Cohen that his letter will be reviewed by a member of Davis ' administrative team.

March 20, 2006

Letter - To Steve Shewmaker from Chuck Cohen
Student Chuck Cohen writes Legal Affairs Director Steve Shewmaker to express concern that UGA has yet to enact sexual orientation-related changes to the anti-discrimination and soft benefits policies.

March 20, 2006

Article - Gay rights group discusses military discrimination
Article in the Red and Black reporting on gay rights activists’ attempt to keep military from recruiting on college campuses because of anti-gay discrimination.

March 21, 2006

Letter – To Chuck Cohen from Matt Winston
Correspondence to student Chuck Cohen from Assistant to the President Matt Winston regarding Cohen's requests for information regarding the anti-discrimination and domestic partner benefits policies.

March 21, 2006

Editorial - A few requests
Editorial in the Red & Black requesting that students, faculty and staff contact the Chancellor regarding issues including the University’s policy on discrimination.

March 21, 2006

Article - Chancellor makes first visit to Univ.
Article in Red & Black reporting on Chancellor Davis’ visit to UGA.

March 22, 2006

Letter – Chuck Cohen to Mr. Shewmaker
Student Chuck Cohen writes to request information from Steve Shewmaker of Legal Affairs, regarding progress on adding sexual orientation to UGA's non-discrimination policy.

March 22, 2006

Letter – To Nancy Felson from Janet Frick
A forwarded message to Nancy Felson, Chair of the Executive Committee of the University Council. It details conversations held between Janet Frick, Chair of the Faculty Benefits Committee and Steve Shewmaker of Legal Affairs and Assistant to the President Meg Amstutz regarding the proposed changes to the anti-discrimination and soft benefits policies.

March 22, 2006

Article - Davis speaks on current Univ. issues
Article in Red & Black reporting on Chancellor Davis’ visit to UGA wherein he spoke about current university issues including anti-harassment issues.

March 22, 2006

Letter - To Steve Shewmaker from Chuck Cohen 2
Student Chuck Cohen writes to request information from Steve Shewmaker of Legal Affairs, regarding progress on adding sexual orientation to UGA's non-discrimination policy.

March 23, 2006

Article - Proposal to protect students discussed
Article in the Red & Black reporting SGA discussion of possible LGBTQ anti-harassment policy.

March 23, 2006

Editorial - Only request needed to enact change
OP-ed piece in Red & Black indicating that Safe Campuses Now is willing to discuss changes in their ad campaign which had previously offended some members of LGBTQ community due to depiction of transgendered male as potentially dangerous.

March 23, 2006

Editorial - Sexual orientation still not in policy
Op-ed piece in Red & Black accusing Chancellor Davis of “sandbagging” with respect to inclusion of sexuality and gender identity in the UGA anti-discrimination/non-harassment policy.

March 23 - 24, 2006

Email Conversation – Between Matt Winston and Chuck Cohen
UGA student Chuck Cohen and Assistant to the President Matt Winston converse on Cohen's continuing efforts to gain information on the proposed addition of sexual orientation to the University's anti-discrimination policy.

March 26, 2006

Article – Lambda calls for policy change (Newspaper clipping)
Red and Black article reporting on efforts by the Lambda Alliance and the Student Government Association to compel UGA to add sexual orientation to its anti-discrimination policy.

March 28, 2006

Article - Lambda calls for policy change
Article in the Red & Black reporting on Lambda Alliance’s efforts to have sexual orientation and gender identity included in the University’s anti-discrimination policy.

March 28, 2006

Letter – To Chuck Cohen from Steve Shewmaker
Steve Shewmaker, Executive Director of Legal Affairs, emails student Chuck Cohen, responding to Cohen's 3/22/06 letter.

March 28, 2006

Editorial - Still waiting
Editorial article in the Red & Black opining that UGA and the Board of Regents “should stop putting off sexual orientation policy and pass it.”

March 28, 2006

Article - Gender, religion debate
Article in the Red & Black reporting the showing of the film “Trembling before G-d”. The film “shows the changing face of homosexuality in Judaism.”

March 29, 2006

Flyer – Trembling Before G-d
Flyer advertising a blue card event movie about LGBT issues in the Hasidic and Orthodox Jewish communities.

March 30, 2006

Letter – To Chuck Cohen from Arlethia Perry-Johnson
Associate Vice Chancellor Arlethia Perry-Johnson responds to student Chuck Cohen's Open Records request regarding the Board of Regents' stance on adding sexual orientation to the non-discrimination policy.

April 5, 2006

Article – Adams asked about harassment, gameday policies (Newspaper clipping)
Red and Black report on a Q&A session with UGA president Mike Adams in which the proposed anti-harassment policy was discussed.

April 6, 2006

Letter – To Chuck Cohen from Arlethia Perry-Johnson 2
Associate Vice Chancellor Perry-Johnson sends Chuck Cohen a receipt for his Open Records request.

April 7, 2006

Editorial - Opinion Meter
Editorial piece in the Red & Black discussing the confusion of the editors' around such acronyms as LGBTQA.

April 10, 2006

Article - Christians Sue for Right Not to Tolerate Policies
Article in the LA Times reporting a lawsuit students made against GA Tech for their anti-discrimination policy.

April 14, 2006

Article – Council will wait for Adams ' action
Article in the Red and Black speculating on the reasons for President Adams's inaction on the ratified anti-harassment policy which include sexual orientation and the soft benefits policy.

April 14, 2006

Article - UGA to decide on ‘soft' D.P. benefits
Article in the Southern Voice reporting the pending decision by UGA to offer limited benefits to its domestic partners.

April 19, 2006

Article – Student speaks out for her rights (Newspaper clipping)
Article in the Red and Black profiling student Katherine Burdette, Outreach Director for the Lambda Alliance.

April 19, 2006

.Article – Tech students fight against gay rights (Newspaper clipping)
Red and Black article reporting on Ruth Malhotra and Orit Sklar's lawsuit challenging Georgia Tech's anti-discrimination policy. Includes information on UGA's upcoming anti-discrimination decision.

April 26, 2006

Article - Sexual Orientation
Article in the Red & Black reporting a University Council meeting. It highlights President Michael Adams' approval of the inclusion of sexual orientation in the University's non-discrimination and anti-harassment policy was also reported.

April 26, 2006

Article - Out in the sunshine
Flagpole article reporting Athens ' first annual pride weekend.

April 26, 2006

Editorial - University takes stance (Newspaper Clipping)
Red and Black editorial regarding the University's decision to add sexual orientation to UGA's non-discrimination policy.

April 27, 2006

Article - Policy update puts end to ‘Day of Silence'
Article in the Red & Black reporting the addition of sexual orientation to the school's non-discrimination and anti-harassment policy.

April 27, 2006

Article - Gay community to host Pride Weekend
Article in the Red & Black reporting the events of the upcoming Pride Weekend.

April 28, 2006

Article – UGA to implement soft benefits for gay partners (Newspaper clipping)
Southern Voice article reporting on UGA's decision to add same-sex partner benefits. The article also mentions the decision to add sexual orientation to the anti-discrimination policy.

April 29, 2006 2nd Annual Lavender Graduation
June 1, 2006

Letter – Non-discrimination / anti-harassment policy update
Notification to Michael Shutt of the LGBT Resource Center from Andrea L. Jolliffe of the UGA Office of Legal Affairs regarding changes to the University's anti-harassment policy.

June 15, 2006

Article - Marriage ban may be on ballot
Article in the Red & Black reporting on a new ballot item banning gay marriage resulting from the “overturning of a constitutional amendment passed by 76% of the electorate in 2004.”

August 14, 2006 Opening of the Trans Formation Room in the LGBT Resource Center
August 18, 2006

Article – Ga. Tech changes dorm speech codes
Article in Southern Voice reporting on changes made to the “Acts of Intolerance” section of Georgia Tech's dormitory speech code.

September 23, 2006

Article – Vandals target the Georgia GuardDawg
Georgia GuardDawg article detailing vandalism committed against their September, 2006 issue, which included a story on the Georgia Tech speech code lawsuit.

September 23, 2006

Article – Vandals dump conservative magazine
Red and Black article reporting on the vandalism incident against the Georgia GuardDawg.

September 25, 2006

Article – Conservative student publication trashed
AP wire report on the GuardDawg vandalism incident.

September 25, 2006

Editorial – Newspaper theft
Red and Black opinion piece questioning the motives of the GuardDawg vandals.

September 26, 2006

Editorial – Conservatives lambast (sic) editorial board (Newspaper clipping)
Various reader responses to the Red and Black 's 09/25/06 editorial regarding the GuardDawg vandalism incident.

September 27, 2006

Article – Festival to teach, promote, cultural awareness (Newspaper clipping)
Red and Black article regarding the 2006 Divirsifest, in which the Lambda Alliance and the LGBT Resource Center were participants.

October 11, 2006

Handbill – The Southern Gents
LGBT History Month handbill featuring an article on queer performers the Southern Gents.

November 2006

Article – Twenty years after R.E.M. put Athens , GA on the music map
Out magazine reports on LGBT presence in the Athens music scene.

November 9, 2006

Article – Gay rights activist recalls historic liberation meeting (Newspaper clipping)
Red and Black article profiling early UGA activists Bill Green and John Hoard. Includes interview material with Green.

November 14, 2006

Article – Broadway star Rapp to discuss ‘Rent' at Tate
Article in the Red and Black regarding a speaking engagement at UGA by openly bisexual actor Anthony Rapp.

November 17, 2006

Article – UGA designates gender-neutral restrooms
Article in Southern Voice detailing the UGA LGBT's effort to designate its bathrooms as gender-neutral.

November 18, 2006

Articles – Label blur as 2 UGA restrooms go neutral
Athens Banner-Herald article reporting on UGA's decision to declare two restrooms in Memorial Hall unisex. .

December 15, 2006

Article – Athens-Clarke County Commission approves D.P. benefits (Newspaper clipping)
Southern Voice article about Athens-Clarke County 's decision to permit same-sex domestic partner benefits for county employees.

January 9, 2007

Article – Policy to allow discrimination (Newspaper clipping)
Red and Black article reporting on revisions made to UGA's anti-discrimination policy after a lawsuit by Christian fraternity Beta Upsilon Chi.

February 2007

UGA student, Joey Fisher, was featured in a story on outsports.com webpage. The story, Georgia Hockey Goalie Comes Out, discusses Joey's love of the sport and his process of coming out to the team. Since the story hit the internet, Joey has also been featured in the Southern Voice and the Red and Black.

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February 26, 2007

Article – Speaker honors gay activism landmarks (Newspaper clipping)
Article in the Red and Black regarding a presentation on LGBT history at UGA given by Dr. Michael Shutt, director of the University's LGBT Resource Center .

March 2, 2007

Article – Gay blades (Newpaper clipping)
Article in Southern Voice profiling gay UGA hockey player Joey Fisher.

March 2, 2007

Article – Goalie comes out, reveals double life (Newspaper clipping)
Profile in the Red and Black of UGA hockey player Joey Fisher, regarding his coming out and reaction from his teammates.

March 19, 2007

Article – Activists push for single stalls (Newspaper clipping)
Red and Black article detailing the Lambda Alliance's efforts to promote unisex bathrooms on the UGA campus.

March 23, 2007

Article – Our Hope strives to welcome all (Newspaper clipping)
Red and Black article about lesbian pastor Renee DuBose and her LGBT-friendly church, Our Hope Metropolitan.

March 30, 2007

Article – Gay in the NCAA (Newspaper clipping)
Southern Voice article discussing LGBT players in collegiate sports, including a profile of UGA hockey player Joey Fisher.

April 2007 UGA student athlete, Joey Fisher, was featured on a panel with other OUT sports legends on ESPN last week. Check out the video on You Tube.
April 12, 2007

Article – Speaker compares low price of condoms to high price of AIDS
Red and Black article reporting on author and AIDS eductor Scott Fried's presentation at UGA.

April 13, 2007

Editorial – Gay marriage about equal rights
Opinion piece in the Red and Black arguing in favor of gay marriage.

April 16, 2007

Editorial – Breault might enjoy life more elsewhere (Newspaper clipping)
Red and Black editorial letter opposing Chris Breault's 04/13/2007 opinion column on gay marriage.

April 27, 2007

Article – Meeting of the minds
Southern Voice article reporting on the LGBTQ Student & Organization Summit. The article mentions UGA LGBT Resource Center Director Michael Shutt.

April 27, 2007

Article – Emory adds gender identity, expression protections (Newspaper clipping)
Southern Voice article covering Emory University 's decision to add gender identity and expression protections to its anti-discrimination policy. Article includes quotes by Emory assistant dean for campus life Andy Wilson, who earned his Ph.D. at UGA.

May 25, 2007

Article – Diamond Lil releases new CD (Newspaper clipping)
Article in Southern Voice about legendary drag performer Diamond Lil, discussing her early career, as well as her new CD and tour. Diamond Lil performed at UGA's first LGBT dance on March 10, 1972.

August 3, 2007 The UGA LGBT Resource Center hosted the directors from University of Virginia, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, University of Florida, and University of North Florida on August 3, 2007. This meeting was the inaugural southeast regional meeting of the Consortium of LGBT Professionals in Higher Education.
August 7, 2007

Article – SGA 30 year reunion
Athens Banner-Herald web article regarding an SGA officers' reunion, which included Jody O'Connell, who was the first openly gay SGA president of a major university in the nation.

September 2007

Lambda Alliance Executive Board Member, Adam Thomas, was named the UGA Amazing Student of the Week.

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Outline – Handouts on history of LGBT movement
Organizational document on LGBT history.

A special thanks must be given to the following volunteers who spent hours and hours at the library, scanning documents, "blurbing" the documents, and organizing the files. These folks include:
Michael Dean
Hoa Nguyen
Dr. Donna Bliss' Social Work Class:
Gail Baldwin
Tanisha Grimes
Brandon
Dr. Blaise Parker's Women's Studies Class:
Evan

In addition, a GIANT THANK YOU must be given to Asa Green for starting a movement at the University of Georgia! In addition, his one simple phone call to the Lambda Alliance office in the summer of 2004 sparked the interest in this project. Thank you Asa!

 

 

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