Drag Bingo Hosted by the Bearded Martha Stewart

5:00 - 7:00PM

COM - 204 (SOCIAL JUSTICE CENTER)

The Bearded Martha Stewart is a Drag Performer, Emcee, Show Host, Live Singer, Wedding Officiant, Wig Stylist, Cosmetologist, Stage Manager, South Bay resident, and Human Rights Advocate, just to name a few of their titles.    They were recently featured on the CNN original series, “The Many Lives of Martha Stewart”.  This is the second year that they will be hosting Drag Bingo and it is an honor and privilege to welcome them back to El Camino College as a member of our extended family. Cash tips encouraged ($1 and $5 bills recommended).

GSA Movie Screening: Joe Bell

1:15 - 2:45 PM

COM - 204 (SOCIAL JUSTICE CENTER)

Joe Bell is based on the true story of a man who walked from La Grande, Oregon, to New York City in 2015 to raise awareness of bullying. Bell was driven by the loss of his son Jadin, an openly gay 15-year-old who killed himself after months of being tormented by bigots at his high school.  Popcorn will be provided.

Karaoke/Gayme Night

5:00 - 7:00 PM

COM - 204 (SOCIAL JUSTICE CENTER)

Calling all vocalists and competitive game players! Show off your skills and win prizes.  

Walk in my Shoes Installation

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Library Lawn

The Walk in My Shoes installation is comprised of shoes that symbolize the women, transwomen, non-binary, and girls who have died because of femicide.  ​

​Many of us know what it's like to lose a loved one, regardless of how or why, and all we have left of them are their everyday objects. We wish to showcase and honor the lives lost to LGBTQIA+ hate crimes, while giving back to the community. ​

​Every pair of shoes displayed will represent one of these lost lives, and we hope these shoes can find a new home, whether visitors need shoes or know someone in need. Leftover shoes will be donated to the Warrior Closet in the hopes that these items left behind can serve someone else, and so those who's lives were lost too soon can continue walking on.​

​The Walk in My Shoes Installation is a collaboration between Curator Dulce Stein, the Anthropology 20 Museum Studies class taught by Professor Lawrence Ramirez and the LGBTQIA+ Pride Center.​

Lavender Graduation

6:00 - 8:00 PM

Marsee South Patio

Lavender Graduation is an annual ceremony conducted on numerous campuses to honor lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, nonbinary, intersex, queer, asexual/aromantic, and ally students to acknowledge their achievements and contributions to the college they attend. The Lavender Graduation Ceremony was created by Dr. Ronni Sanlo, a Jewish Lesbian, who was denied the opportunity to attend the graduations of her biological children because of her sexual orientation. It was through this experience that she came to understand the pain felt by her students. Encouraged by the Dean of Students at the University of Michigan, Dr. Sanlo designed the first Lavender Graduation Ceremony in 1995. The first Lavender Graduation began at the University of Michigan in 1995, with three graduates. By 2001, there were over 45 Lavender Graduation Ceremonies at Colleges and Universities nationwide. Graduating students, including undergraduates and graduates, are invited to take part in the celebration, which typically occurs each year the week prior to college wide commencement events.  Each student will receive an LGBTQIA+ sash and rainbow tassel to be worn at the main graduation ceremony.

ECC Celebration of Pride Festival

11:00AM - 2:00 PM

Student Services Plaza

Head outdoors for a fun-filled day of food, music, and entertainment brought to you by the Gender Sexuality & Alliance (GSA) Club. 

On June 28, 1970, on the one year anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising, the first Pride marches and festivals were held in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago. Thousands of LGBTQIA+ people gathered to commemorate Stonewall and demonstrate for equal rights.  The events of Stonewall and the liberation movements that followed were a direct result of prior decades of LGBTQIA+ activism and organizing.  We are excited to bring back our own Pride Festival, highlighting community partners and the various student led clubs and departments on campus.

Pajama Themed Movie Night

5:00 - 7:00 PM

COM - 204 (SOCIAL JUSTICE CENTER) 

Cozy up in your favorite onsie or pajamas and enjoy movie night in the Social Justice Center.  Popcorn will be provided.

LGBTQIA+ Pride Prom

7:00 - 11:00 PM

COM - 204 (SOCIAL JUSTICE CENTER)

Show off your best dance moves as we close out PRIDE Week with ECC's second annual ever PRIDE Prom!  Come dressed to impress and celebrate your PRIDE.