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When John Baird was young, the only gay bar close to his hometown in northern Mississippi was burned to the ground. Since then, he has dedicated his life to finding and building LGBTQ community. Raised in Appalachia during the Cold War, John felt isolated from his peers and family members because of his effeminate mannerisms. […]
As we reported in our last newsletter, this year we mark Point Foundation’s 20th anniversary – a milestone that we are celebrating through spring of 2022. Since our founding we have invested $43 million in students across the country. This year, we were proud to announce our largest and most diverse class ever – 134 […]
What college/university are you attending and what made you choose it? Harvard University. I chose this institution because of its large alumni network and because of the resources devoted to individual projects and learning inside and outside of the classroom. What is a fun fact about you that few people know? I was on two […]
What college/university are you attending and what made you choose it? I am attending University of South Florida! I chose it because they have many resources for LGBTQ students, as well as a beautiful campus. Which program are you pursuing and what about the subject intrigues you most? I am pursuing a major in Environmental […]
What college/university are you attending and what made you choose it? UCLA. I attended UCLA as an undergrad as well, during my time there I thoroughly enjoyed my educational journey and was not quite ready to say goodbye to that beautiful campus. Also, the opportunity to be the first Black transgender woman to become a […]
What college/university are you attending and what made you choose it? Portland State University – great reputation, close by, and has extra curricular groups I’m into. Which program are you pursuing and what about the subject intrigues you most? Electrical and Computer Engineering – the fact that just a hunk of organized silica can produce […]
What college/university are you attending and what made you choose it? New York University (NYU); ever since I knew that NYU was a research university but also put a huge emphasis on the liberal arts curriculum I became interested. I wanted a university where I could explore both my passions for the basic and social […]