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There is now a CONTENT FREEZE for Mercury while we switch to a new platform. It began on Friday, March 10 at 6pm and will end on Wednesday, March 15 at noon. No new content can be created during this time, but all material in the system as of the beginning of the freeze will be migrated to the new platform, including users and groups. Functionally the new site is identical to the old one. webteam@gatech.edu
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James Baldwin famously said that American history is "longer, larger, more various, more beautiful" than many people realize. As we celebrate Black History Month, bringing our focus to the frequently overlooked contributions of queer black people is more important than ever. Often, dominant black historical narratives erase queer black people or seek to distance their accomplishments from their queer identities. By bringing the achievements of queer black people to the forefront, we hope to honor these exceptional individuals and uncover histories that educate, inspire, and uplift.
On February 15, please join us for the Hidden Histories: A Queer Black History exhibit from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Student Center 319. Co-sponsored by the LGBTQIA Resource Center and African American Student Union (AASU), this multimedia exhibit will highlight and honor the achievements of queer black people in the civil rights movement, music, STEM, literature, arts, and sports.
“The Rewards, Challenges, and Implications of Being Black and Trans”
During Georgia Tech’s Fourth Annual Black History Month Lecture, presented by AASU, Institute Diversity, and LGBTQIA Resource Center, Janet Mock, a black transgender woman activist and media personality, will discuss the rewards, challenges, and implications of being black and trans.
Please join us on February 15 at 3 p.m. in Student Center Ballroom as Janet Mock will examine:
