Columbia, Missouri's Sharp End
Below are a few resources that are useful for implementing gender-neutral language and supporting transgender students.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Resources
Resources and Policies
Diversity, equity and inclusion is supported by college policies and resources.
In addition, every undergraduate student must complete a multicultural course which explores other cultures or cultivates an appreciation of cultural diversity.
Celebrating Pride
June 28, 2020 marks 50 years of celebrating Pride. The first Pride parade was held on the first anniversary of the Stonewall riots on June 28, 1970. The fight for LGBTQ+ equality started long before Stonewall, but the riots sparked courage, positive change, and lasting pride.
Pride Resources
Inclusive Identity
Pride History
Intersectionality
- GLAAD: Intersectionality Resources
- GLAAD: 3 Tips to Make Sure Your Campus Activism is Intersectional
- 10 Tips for Putting Intersectionality into Practice
- Power in Partnerships: Building Connections at the Intersections of Racial Justice and LGBTQ Movements to End the School-to-Prison Pipeline
Get Involved
LGBTQ+ Youth Reports
- Trevor Project: 2019 National Survey on LGBTQ Youth Mental Health
- HRC: 2019 Black and African American LGBTQ Youth Report
- Study Finds Some LGBT Youth of Color More Likely to Attempt Suicide
- Prison Policy Initiative: LGBTQ Youth are at Greater Risk of Homelessness and Incarceration
Crisis Lines
Pride 2022
Resources to Learn More About Juneteenth
One action step we can take is to continue to commit to self-education on the impact of slavery today. Below are a few resources from different sources that provide a foundation for the historical and symbolic day of Juneteenth.
Columbia, Missouri Celebrations
Juneteenth Celebration
The City of Columbia along with Healthy Blue is hosting a Juneteenth Celebration Block Party, June 19, 2021 12:00-2 PM.
Heritage Walk
With over thirty historical markers, the two mile African American Heritage Trail commemorates the Black experience in Columbia, Missouri.
Learn more about the Sharp End's history and impact on Columbia with panelists James Whitt, Barbra Horrell, Columbia College Senior Tyus Monroe, and panel discussion moderator, Rudi Keller.
Columbia Missouri's Sharp End was a geographic location for Black owned businesses in early 1900s and became a place for Columbia's Black community to thrive. In the 1950's the Columbia city voters voted to approve the urban area renewal projects and this lead to the demise of the Sharp End.
Gender-Inclusive Restrooms and Lactation Rooms
All Gender Restrooms
Building (#) |
Location |
| Columbia House (2) | First floor, second floor |
| Dorsey Hall (1) | Second floor |
| Dorsey Gym (3) | By stairwell, behind stairwell |
| Federal Hall (3) | Basement, first floor, second floor |
| Game Hut (1) | |
| Kirkman House (2) | First floor, second floor |
| New Hall (1) | First floor |
| McGee House | First floor, second floor |
| Mail, Imaging and Print Services (3) | First floor, basement |
| Missouri Hall (2) | Basement |
| Williams Hall (1) | Second floor |
| Practice Hall (2) | |
| Southy (2)* | East side, *typically locked |
Lactation Rooms
Building (#) |
Location |
| Federal Hall | Room 219 |
| New Hall | Room 121 |
| St. Claire Hall | Room 329 |
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