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Fourteen graduates collected their diplomas on May 3 in the music recital hall at American River Colleges Lavender Graduation. (Photo by Ashley Hayes-Stone)

Students shine at Lavender Graduation

Hannah Yates • May 16, 2019

Fourteen graduates walked across the stage on May 3 to collect their diploma, rainbow cap tassel and unicorn pin from the American River College Pride Center staff. Departments across campus banded together...

Pride Center student mentor Tori Miller and Equity Programs and Pathways Dean Joshua Moon Johnson pose with a prop frame at the ceremony on May 3, 2019. (Photo by Ashley Hayes-Stone)

Photo Gallery: Second Annual Lavender Graduation

Hannah Yates and Ashley Hayes-Stone • May 14, 2019

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Activist Ebony Harper stands in front of the mural that she helped fund behind the Lavender Library in Sacramento, Calif. on Nov. 30, 2018. (Photo by Ashley Hayes-Stone)

Alumna fights for trans rights in Sacramento

Alexus Hurtado • December 12, 2018

In the wake of President Donald Trump’s threats against the transgender community, a call to action has been made for trans and cisgender people alike, to take a stand in solidarity. Former American...

The ARC Pride Center offers snacks and activities to students at their Fall Kickoff held in Community Rooms 3 and 4 on Aug. 30, 2018. (Photo by Hannah Yates)

Photo of the Day: Aug. 30, 2018

Hannah Yates • August 30, 2018

The Lavender Graduation graduates (from second-left to right: Wendy Campbell, Madalyn Parker, Sergio Salcedo-Contreras, Kelley York, Heather Ogden) pose with their rainbow tassels, standing side-by-side with the Pride Award winners (left: Brett Spencer right: Dennis Lee, Jenna Grossman not pictured) at the Hub, May 4. (Photo by Hannah Yates)

ARC celebrates LGBTQ+ graduates in first Lavender Graduation

Hannah Yates • May 8, 2018

American River College held its first Lavender Graduation to celebrate the accomplishments of LGBTQ+ students on April 4. A Lavender Graduation is an event that is held in addition to a college’s...

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