Out in the Community

Members of the Saint Cloud Regional Human Rights Commission were at St. Cloud Pride on Saturday September 22nd, meeting the community and advertising our Open Forum in October!

The Saint Cloud Regional Human Rights Commission Open Forum will be on Wednesday October 17th from 6 pm - 7:30 pm in St. Cloud City Hall Council Chambers. Meet the commission members, learn about what we are doing to fight for human rights, and join us in conversation on how we can work together in ending discrimination in the region. Become a member of our Facebook page and join our event!

Saint Cloud Pride Week

This week, citizens of Saint Cloud will come together in support of LGBTIQ Pride through a variety of events:

Thursday September 19: PFLAG PRIDE RALLY AND ABOVE THE CLOUDS PRIDE MARCH at Barden Park (in front of the Miller Center Library at Saint Cloud State University) 7:00-10:30 pm. This is the last rally   that we will have prior to the November election on the constitutional amendment to ban gay marriage. All are welcome to attend. The Twin Cities Gay Men's Chorus will also perform at the event.

Saturday September 22nd: The St. Cloud Pride in the Park Festival will be at Lake George/Eastman Park from 11 am - 5 pm. Free entertainment, exhibitors, community organizations, and food vendors will be there. The Saint Cloud Regional Human Rights Commission will also have a table there--come and say hi to Rachel!  :) St. Cloud Pride is a family friendly event--don't miss it!

Later that Saturday night is The 3rd Annual Drag Show at the Rivers Edge Convention Center. Doors open at 6:30 pm, and the show goes from 7:30-11:30 pm. Tickets are available from Blooming Creations or the LGBT Resource Center for $10, or pay $12 at the door. Our drag performers really are the best--their performances will keep you warm through our long winter months.

Sunday September 23rd: Biology 701 at 701 West Germain St. in downtown St. Cloud will host a brunch from 11 am - 1 pm. Tickets are available for $10 in advance, or $12 at the door. Click on this link to buy advance tickets. Brunch menu will be posted soon.

September Holidays

September 8th is International Literacy Day. UNESCO has been celebrating International Literacy Day for over forty years, reminding the international community that literacy is a human right and the foundation of education.

September 15th kicks off National Hispanic Heritage Month. Check out how the Library of Congress is recognizing the Latino/Latina population of the United States. National Hispanic Heritage Month ends on October 15th.

September 17th is Citizenship Day, also known as Constitution Day. How much do you know about the United States Constitution? See how well you do on these quizzes.

September 21st is the International Day of Peace. Established in 1982, the International Day of Peace provides an opportunity for individuals, organizations and nations to create practical acts of peace on a shared date.


Happy September!