06/09/2026
In celebration of LGBTQ+ Pride Month, all community members are invited to the following free event hosted by the UNM Health Sciences Office for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:
The Long Determination - Movie and Panel Discussion
đź•—When: Wednesday, June 24, 2026; 12:00pm to 2:00pm MST
đź“ŤWhere: Domenici Auditorium, 1001 Stanford Dr NE, Albuquerque, 87106
âś…REGISTER at https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/019e6f50cf6a744a8110d4e331cdf9fe
[UNM Parking passes available first come, first serve]
The Long Determination is a powerful documentary that traces the history of LGBTQ+ service members in the U.S. military, highlighting the recurring struggles and hard-won successes they faced in their fight to serve openly and with dignity.
From the civil rights struggles beginning in World War II to today’s battles to protect transgender service members and others still fighting for acceptance, the documentary sheds light on the quiet heroism of those who served while hiding their identities. Film viewers will witness the firsthand accounts of service under the weight of secrecy, yet with unmatched courage and professionalism.
The panel discussion will have four members of the documentary production staff: Steve Loomis, Ronald Freeny, Jose Rodriguez, and Adan Garcia of Determined Equality Productions, Inc.
Attendees can also visit campus earlier to be a part of the Pride Picnic beginning at 11am if you’d like to grab a bite before the movie and panel! Free food will be right outside of the Domenici Auditorium area, and food can be taken inside the auditorium.
Learn more about the film at thelongdetermination.com.
