Just Be U

“I’m really proud of my mom,” says 13-year-old Alina Newman, enjoying being part of the Pride parade. Alina’s mother, Dr. Amy Weimer(Link opens in new window) explains, “I direct the UCLA Gender Health Program(Link opens in new window). I think UCLA has done a tremendous amount this year to improve services for the LGBTQ+ community and its visibility, and I want the community to know that we’re here to support them. We’re here to celebrate a community that sometimes doesn’t get celebrated and sometimes faces discrimination. It’s really nice to be in a place where everyone can be who they are.”