Bakersfield College (BC) and The Lavender program hosted a Friendsgiving event on Nov. 13.
The Lavender program offered at (BC) helps the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning (LGBTQ+) community feel safe and thus makes them comfortable on their respective campuses. Also, provide and help with different resources to make the campus safer in this case BC.
The event started with Adrianna Oceguera welcoming everyone and thanking them for attending the event, she also made some announcements about all the resources that Lavender offers for the LGBTQ+ community which are Lavender study hall, access to tutors, workshops, etc.
They were also able to play games and network so that all the attendees who did not know each other could get to know each other better and after the event, they could have more friends, and everyone could get to know each other and be able to help each other.
This time of year, is when we show what we are most grateful for including what we have and what is provided to us. A special thanks to those special people who help us overcome all the obstacles that life presents us with to be better people every day.
“For my mom for supporting me financially and emotionally for all these years,” said BC student Acie George.
We are all grateful for something and that is what George shows us when he tells us how his mother supports them so that everything, they want can come true.
“Having the support from friends, staff, and teammates and accommodation to succeed,” said BC student Loyd Chatterton.
“Many people in the LGBTQ+ community don’t have a place to have a holiday dinner, I want them to be who they are and feel welcome in our community,” said Adrianna Oceguera Lavender Program advisor.
Many times they are not welcome in their things, and they are looked down upon for their gender, that is why BC wants to make them feel that they are welcome just as they are and that they should not be afraid to show themselves as they are, without being afraid of what others say about them.
A terrific way to connect with peers and share appreciation with a holiday get together provided by BC.
