The UC Santa Barbara Trans & Queer Commission held Queer Fest to kick off Pride Week, featuring live music and LGBTQIA+ student vendors. A permanent mural celebrating Pride and the LGBTQIA+ community was unveiled, promoting hope and unity. The accompanying town hall discussed issues like safety seminars, self-defense classes, and enhancing LGBTQIA+ spaces on campus to create a more accessible and welcoming environment amidst ongoing political challenges.
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