This year, for Pride Houston 2019, UHCL’s Office of Student Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (SDEI) was tasked with making signs for the parade. Photo by The Signal reporter Kirk McDaniel.
Arturo Guerra, biology sciences major, said SDEI is a “safe space for all people.” Photo by The Signal reporter Kirk McDaniel.
Students attending the Pride Houston parade stopped by SDEI to create their sign of support for the LGBTQ+ community. Photo by The Signal reporter Kirk McDaniel.
Students identifying as Straight Allies, like Arturo Guerra, made signs to express their support. Photo by The Signal Kirk McDaniel.
Darshita Bikkumalla, computer science major, creating her sign for the Houston Pride Parade. Photo by The Signal Kirk McDaniel.
With signs made, Natalia Marfil, Arturo Guerra, and Darshita Bikkumalla are ready to march in the 2019 Houston Pride Parade. Photo by The Signal reporter Kirk McDaniel.
Joshua Quinn, coordinator for women, gender and sexuality programs at SDEI, at Houston Pride 2019 preparing to walk in the Parade. Photo by The Signal reporter Kirk McDaniel.
Standing on Allen Parkway, the UHCL Pride team, put pride stickers and glitter on, ready to begin the parade. Photo by The Signal reporter Kirk McDaniel.
Aliya Beavers, director of SDEI, braving the heat for the Houston Pride Parade. Photo by The Signal Kirk McDaniel.
UHCL Hawks awaiting the call to begin the parade. Photo by The Signal reporter Kirk McDaniel.
Hawks and their family members turned out for Pride Houston 2019. Photo by The Signal Kirk McDaniel.
UHCL student Rhianna Barber, special education major, and San Jacinto Community College student Andrew Bishop, education major, came out to show their pride and support for the LGBTQ+ community. Photo by The Signal reporter Kirk McDaniel.
Many members of the UHCL community showed their support of friends and family in the LGBTQ+ community. Photo by The Signal reporter Kirk McDaniel.
UHCL Director of Student Housing and Residential Life Matthew Perry was one of the Hawks attending the Pride Houston parade with loved ones. Photo by The Signal reporter Kirk McDaniel.
Walking along Smith Street in downtown Houston, Hawks represented UHCL by carrying and wearing a “UHCL Pride” banner and shirt. Photo by The Signal reporter Kirk McDaniel.
Hawks cheered and waved at the crowd in a show of pride for the LGBTQ+ community. Photo by The Signal reporter Kirk McDaniel.
Those watching the parade, were treated to a display of Hawk pride. Photo by The Signal reporter Kirk McDaniel.
UHCL Pride flags held high the group marched through the streets of downtown Houston. Photo by The Signal reporter Kirk McDaniel.
The UHCL Pride team handed out pride shirts and flags to onlookers. Photo by The Signal reporter Kirk McDaniel.
Houston Pride 2019 marked the second year UHCL participated in the Houston Pride parade. Photo by The Signal reporter Kirk McDaniel.
