HBCU Presidents and Senior Leadership Gather at HRC for Summit [Video]

HRC Foundation hosted its second Historically Black Colleges and Universities Diversity and Inclusion Leadership Briefing for University Presidents and Senior Executives. This year’s day-long meeting was the largest-ever gathering of HBCU presidents discussing LGBTQ inclusive practices and policies.

In total, 12 HBCUs were represented at Wednesday’s summit, including five HBCU presidents, the most ever for a discussion on LGBTQ equality. Michael Lomax, CEO and President of the UNFC (United Negro College Fund), also participated, along with HRC staff, representatives from major employers, and HBCU alumni who serve on HRC’s Parents for Transgender Equality Council.

“Amidst efforts to roll back federal protections for LGBTQ college students, HBCUs are stepping up to expand inclusion and support for LGBTQ people on their campuses,” said Mary Beth Maxwell, Senior Vice President for Programs, Training and Research for the HRC Foundation. “From enhanced inclusive programming to institutional investment in support staff, the momentum for equality at America’s HBCUs has …