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Jonathan Perry is a graduate of Johnson C. Smith University, a historically Black college in Charlotte, North Carolina and the first black, openly gay, HIV+ student at an HBCU to speak out, anywhere in the America. A very outspoken student activist, Perry managed to organize forums on race and sexual orientation. In addition, he also founded Johnson C. Smith's University's first official, gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender (GLBT) organization. Jonathan Perry will deliver a powerful message concerning these issues that will inspire the entire campus community!