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Mission College and Silicon Valley Pride Unite for a Historic Lavender Graduation & Spring Fling
Mission College and Silicon Valley Pride are proud to announce the first-ever Lavender Graduation & Spring Fling at Mission College - an event dedicated to honoring LGBTQIA+ graduates, fostering community, and celebrating a legacy of advocacy and inclusion. Taking place on Saturday, April 12, 2025, this milestone event marks 50 years of Mission College and 50 years of Silicon Valley Pride, two institutions that have uplifted and empowered the diverse communities of the Bay Area.

Silicon Valley Pride Board Member Saldy Suriben Honored with 40 Under 40 Award
Silicon Valley Pride’s Chief Marketing Officer, Saldy Suriben, has been recognized in the 2022 Silicon Valley Business Journal 40 Under 40 Awards for his leadership in LGBTQ+ advocacy. A Filipino, queer leader, Suriben has played a key role in Pride events, sponsorships, and media outreach, helping to elevate LGBTQ+ visibility in Silicon Valley. His dedication continues to make an impact in the community.