Call Number:

003.142

Repository:

Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections

Extent:

2 items

Language:

English

Preferred Citation:

Rainbow Fords Collection (HCQ.003.142), Quaker and Special Collections, Haverford College, Haverford, PA.

Date:

2020-2021 (inclusive)

Creator:

Haverford College. Rainbow Fords

Abstract:

This collection consists of 2 documents relating to the Haverford College affinity group Rainbow Fords.

Rainbow Fords is a new name and iteration of a group that has existed on Haverford College's campus for a number of years called the Queer Discussion Group (QDG). The Queer Discussion Group was created as a safe, confidential space for queer students to meet up and discuss topics related to gender, sexuality, community, and life. In fall 2019, QDG surveyed the community and found that people wanted the group to shift towards being more involved on campus. As part of this, QDG decided to change their name to Rainbow Fords after input and a vote from the community. Rainbow Fords now exists a safe space for questioning, gay, lesbian, bisexual, trans* and other queer Haverford students. The membership and meetings are kept confidential to maintain a supportive environment and open conversation.

This collection consists of 2 documents related to the Haverford College affinity group Rainbow Fords. One document is a brief history of the group, and the other is the group's anti-racist statement in reponse to the Haverford College student strike of 2020.