By Melissa Martinez
News Editor

LGBTQ students will share their own experiences about coming out at ‘The Coming Out Monologues,’ from 6:30-9 p.m. Oct. 20 at McMahan House.  The event has been organize by the LGBTQA Pride Center.

Inspired by Eve Ensler’s confessional play “The Vagina Monologues,” the “Coming Out Monologues” will feature CSUSM students talking about their own experiences with accepting their sexuality. The event is meant to empower and inspire members of the community to share their own experiences.

Students who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and allies are encouraged to attend and participate. There, you can gain an understanding of the LGBTQA community and find out ways to become an ally, who is a person of support to a certain community.

With attending and participating in the event, students are able to be educated of the different identities and diversity that exist on campus. In learning, students can be more aware of social justice awareness and have the opportunity to create an inclusive environment on campus. By implementing the importance for an inclusive campus, students are able to feel safe and welcomed, regardless of their gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation or religion.