The UWM Office for Equity and Diversity’s mission is to integrate equal opportunity and diversity into UWM’s institutional climate. UWM’s policies provide equal opportunity in its admissions, employment, educational programs, and activities without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, sex,… Read More
We understand that having an LGBT+ identity as a person of color can be difficult to navigate at times. Take a look at our Integrating Identities page for additional resources based on specific racial and ethnic identities and their intersection with LGBT+… Read More
Queer people of color may have particular needs around coming out and building community. Find some PDF resources and relevant organizations below. QPOC Coming Out/Support Resources Queer People of Color in Like has compiled a variety of Human Rights Campaign… Read More
Although these organizations are not specially tailored to LGBTQ students, all students of color and allies are welcome. Africology NOW American Indian Student Association Asian Student Union Black Graduate Student Alliance Black Student Union Brazilian Cultural Club at UWM Chinese… Read More
Queer People of Color at UWM Queer People of Color at UWM is a group committed to building community around, and highlighting the lived experiences of, queer and similarly identified people of color. The group’s mission is to enrich the… Read More
A pronoun is a word that refers to either the people talking (“I” or “you”) or someone or something that is being talked about (like “she”, “it”, “them”, and “this”). Gender pronouns (he/she/they/ze etc.) specifically refer to the person you… Read More
She/her/hers and he/him/his are a few commonly used pronouns. Some people call these “feminine” and “masculine” pronouns, but many people avoid these labels because not everyone who uses he/him/his feels “masculine” and not everyone who uses she/her/hers feels “feminine”. There… Read More
You can’t always know what someone’s pronouns are by looking at them. Asking and correctly using someone’s pronouns is one of the most basic ways to show your respect for their gender identity. When someone is referred to with the… Read More
Try asking: “What pronouns do you use?” or “Can you remind me what pronouns you use?” It can feel awkward at first, but it is not half as awkward as making a hurtful assumption. Also asking about when you can… Read More
It’s okay! Everyone slips up from time to time. The best thing to do if you use the wrong pronoun for someone is to say something right away, like “Sorry, I meant (insert pronoun)”. If you realize your mistake after… Read More