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First Mention of "Lesbian" in The Profile
In the editorial section of Th Profile, student writer Sarah Napier, mentions rumors of "a lesbian support group" on campus. This is the first time "lesbian" is written on an Agnes Scott publication. Later, in 1990, student writer Kim Compoc uses "lesbian" far more in their reoccurring column the neighborhood Feminist. This reoccurs until she graduates. -
WHY ASK WHY campaign
NYTimes
This Why Ask Why campaign lasted from 1990 through 1992, and its sexist imagery inspired Scotties to reclaim the name for the Spring Break Out dance. The image is the tshirt for the dance. It incorporates the "why ask why" phrase with the pink triangles which were reclaimed by LGBT activist groups, ACT UP, in particular. -
Emory University Office of LGBT Life
Two grad students at Emory founded its Office of LGBT Life in 1991 after. Emory neighbors Agnes Scott, so this center could have easily influenced Scotties to start the LBA. According to the site, "Emory was a pioneer in the campus gay movement. It was among only nine universities nationwide — and the only one in the Southeast — to set up an office serving [LGBT] students." Image: Emory @ Atlanta Pride -
Lesbian/Bi-sexual Associate at Agnes Scott if founded
The LBA was officially established at Agnes Scott in 1991, announced on National Coming Out day. The column recognizes the fact that there were lesbian and bisexual students long before the club was founded, but this is the first time they chose to visibly gather. The LBA is what we now call ASCEND! and Affinity. -
"Bisexual" in The Profile
Student writer, Mary Lu Christiansen, wrote a column called "AIDS Epidemic Spreading at Alarming Rate". This was soon after Magic Johnson revealed his HIV/AIDS diagnosis. The article states, "increasing heterosexual transmission means more women will become infected with HIV. . .generally, lesbian transmission is very low. However IV drug use and bisexual behavior increases the risk factor for the lesbian community" (The Profile, pg 3). "bisexual/bi-sexual is mentioned 13 times that school year. -
Spring Break Out at Agnes Scott College
"It's the Ball you always dreamed of, the Prom they wouldn't let you have. . . .it's the First Annual Spring Break Out" -
International Women's Day (1992)
Agnes Scott held a week of celebration for International Women's Day. The events were cosponsored by the Women's Studies Department and multiple student orgs. '92 was declared Year of the Woman, so it was especially remarkable to officially include LBA in the events. -
1992 Democratic Convention
The 1992 Democratic Convention solidified gay and lesbian rights as a part of the political agenda. The incumbent, President Bush, largely ignored AIDS and lgbt activists, but this convention forced Bill Clinton and the Democrats to engage with LGBT rights and consider AIDS a major issue. -
1993 March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights
The 1993 March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay rights was monumental because it included LGBT, more than just lesbian and gay issues.
