QUEER SPACES & GROUPS
This is not an exhaustive list of queer groups and spaces on campus, nor are all of these groups and spaces exclusively for queer people. Rather these are some groups and spaces that we have found to be welcoming and inclusive throughout our time here at Carolina. Plus, they all just have such a good vibe! If you’re looking to find your community and don’t know where to look, these would be our suggestions.
Know a queer(-inclusive) space or group that we didn’t mention? Email it to us! We want finding community to be accessible!
THE CAMPUS Y!
The Campus Y is home to SAGA and other social-justice-oriented committees. It is an incredibly welcoming and safe space for everyone! SAGA holds events regularly in the Campus Y such a queer movie nights and queer prom. The Campus Y is a great place to study and find community, plus, there’s a phenomenal student-run coffee shop in the building called Meantime (they don’t charge extra for non-dairy milk)!
UNC LGBTQ CENTER!
The UNC LGBTQ Center is located on the 3rd floor of SASB South. It is home to a large and lovely queer library as well as primary archives of UNC’s queer history. The staff is incredibly welcoming and is eager to make the center as homely as possible. It’s a great place to study, relax, laugh, and learn!
EPILOGUE BOOK STORE & COFFEE SHOP!
Epilogue is a popular bookstore and coffee shop on Franklin and it’s a fantastic place to explore or study in (when you’re lucky enough to grab a seat). Epilogue has a great collection of books from queer authors and books that discuss queer themes. They will host events from book readings to sapphic soirees!
SLOANE ART LIBRARY!
Located on the first floor of the Hanes Art Center, the Sloane Art Library has a vast array of creative archives including photography books, zines, etc. It is a great place to study or explore some art! They have a fantastic collection of queer art, just ask a librarian staff member to help you find it.
EARTHTONES!
Earthtones is a queer-inclusive student coalition of creatives of color! They host parties, performances, gallery shows, crafts, and more! They have simply the BEST vibe on campus and they're a great group to get involved with if you're looking for a creative community of color. Follow them on Instagram @earthtonesunc!
THE SEWING CIRCLE!
The sewing circle classifies itself as a community and support network for WLWs, NBLW, sapphics (including bi and pan folks), lesbians, and those question their identity! Their events are always so much fun and always SUCH a great environemnt to meet new people! Follow them on Instagram @thesewingcircleunc!