Tongues Untied: A Space for LGBTQ Students of Color

Tongues Untied began in 2010, after its founders heard from other LGBTQ students of color about their experiences of isolation and feelings about having to compartmentalize their race, gender identity, and sexuality. Named after the 1989 semi-documentary film directed by Marlon Riggs, the program is not intended as a support group, but rather as a space for LGBTQ students of color to gain a sense of empowerment that positively impacts their academic success and persistence to graduation.

Now in its third year, Tongues Untied is an official program housed in the GLBTA Programs Office within the Office for Equity and Diversity at the University of Minnesota, and is open to LGBTQ students, staff and faculty of color at the University and from other institutions in the area, as well as community members.

Tongues Untied gatherings have ended for Spring 2014, but keep an eye out for them in the Fall 2014, as they have a rotating schedule each month, usually in room 41 Appleby Hall from 5:30pm-6:30pm with food provided. 

For more information, contact Jason Jackson at jacks973@umn.edu or go to their Facebook page!