5th Annual CUNY LGBTQI+ Student Conference

This year’s theme, Beyond the Rainbow: Centering Marginalized Voices in the LGBTQI+ Community, invites us to look past surface-level representation and visibility to engage in deeper, more meaningful dialogue about equity, inclusion, and intersectionality within our community. While the rainbow flag symbolizes unity and pride, it also challenges us to recognize that not all experiences within the LGBTQI+ spectrum are equally seen or valued.

Beyond the Rainbow encourages participants to explore the diverse identities and lived experiences that shape our collective story, including those of transgender and nonbinary individuals, queer people of color, people with disabilities, immigrants, and others whose voices are often pushed to the margins. Through workshops, panels, and storytelling, we aim to amplify these perspectives, spark honest conversations, and strengthen solidarity across differences.

For more information, contact CUNY LGBTQI+ Council at lgbtqicouncil@cuny.edu.