The 2014 Lavender Graduation is a cultural celebration that recognizes graduating LGBTQA (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and ally) students from Spokane area colleges, universities and high schools. The keynote speaker is Emmy Award-winning actress, producer and author Crystal Chappell. Ms. Chappell also gives a lecture on the Cheney campus at 4 pm with a reception to follow at 5 pm.