![With states around the country passing anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, Sacramento and ARC offer a beacon of hope in the form of representation and acceptance. (Photo Illustration by William Forseth)](https://www.arcurrent.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/240418_QueerTransProject_WF-1200x675.jpg)
ARC welcomes queer and trans students
Will Forseth, Staff Writer
• April 18, 2024
![Liz Geisser, student support assistant for the Pride Center, shows off a prom dress on April 5, 2024 that was accumulated through the Pride Center’s clothing drive. (Photo by Shy Bell)](https://www.arcurrent.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Prideprom1-1200x831.jpeg)
ARC offers second chance for students to experience prom
Shy Bell, A&C Editor
• April 12, 2024
![American River College’s Associated Student Body voted for each of its members to receive $600 payment. (Photo by Shy Bell)](https://www.arcurrent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/IMG_0315-2-900x600.jpg)
ASB passes bill allowing members to receive payment
Shy Bell, Staff Writer
• May 15, 2023
![Understanding that a person’s pronouns may change over time, or may be fluid, meaning they change regularly depending on the day, can help to ensure you treat everyone around you with the utmost respect and understanding. (Photo via Unsplash)](https://www.arcurrent.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/sharon-mccutcheon-IDxuUey3M5E-unsplash-900x600.jpg)
Understanding and respecting the pronouns of others is fundamental
Oden Taylor, Editor-In-Chief
• May 20, 2021
![ARC students who are members of the LGBTQIA+ community are encouraged to join the Los Rios Community College District-Wide Virtual Lavender Celebration. (Photo via the ARC Pride Center)](https://www.arcurrent.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/08F26A29-A277-4EF0-A758-C2DB87A44B81-900x506.jpeg)
LRCCD hosts district wide virtual Lavender Graduation Celebration
Madison Duong, Staff Writer
• May 7, 2021
![Ryan Sunzeri’s artwork hangs in the Pride Center at American River College after winning last year’s Lavender Art Show. The Lavender Art Show highlights art from ARC’s LGBTQ+ students and faculty and will be held on Feb. 24-26 in the Student Center. (Photo by Oden Taylor)](https://www.arcurrent.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/w_MG_1145-1000x631.jpg)
American River College Pride Center presents the 2020 Lavender Art Show
Oden Taylor
• February 19, 2020
![Counter-protesters from American River College attempt to divert attention away from Chauncey Killens’ controversial message on May 13, 2019. (Photo by Luis Gael Jimenez)](https://www.arcurrent.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/CounterprotestWEB-1000x697.jpg)
Students combat controversial protestors on campus
Thomas Cathey
• May 20, 2019
![The LGBTQ+ Pride Center provides information about resources to students, staff, and faculty. (Photo by Katia Esguerra)](https://www.arcurrent.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/IMG_0899-1000x667.jpg)
LGBTQ+ ally training addresses misconceptions
Katia Esguerra
• March 6, 2019
![The Pride Center holds their first 2018 fall semester kick off in the community room at American River College on Aug. 29, 2018 (Photo by Tracy Holmes)](https://www.arcurrent.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/ARC-Pride-Center1-1000x628.jpg)
Pride Center kicks off with drag queen bingo
Tracy Holmes
• September 11, 2018
![Joshua Moon Johnson and Emilie Mitchell cheer cupcakes to celebrate the opening of the Pride Center on April 5, 2018. (Photo by Tracy Holmes)](https://www.arcurrent.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/180405_Joshua-Moon-Johnson-and-Emilli-Mitchel-cheers-cupcakes_THweb.jpg)
Administration opens Pride Center on campus
Tracy Holmes
• April 18, 2018
![The American River Pride Center will open at 12 p.m. on April 5, 2018. (Photo by Jennah Booth)](https://www.arcurrent.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/180402_PridePreview_JBWEB.jpg)
ARC LGBTQ+ Pride Center soft launch
Tracy Holmes
• April 2, 2018
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