Morehouse College senior, Kevin Webb, describes the day he received an invitation to an LGBT reception at the White House as a thrilling moment. The event was held recently as part of U.S. President Barack Obama's declaration that June is Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month.

In a proclamation, Obama states "During LGBT Pride Month, we commemorate the events of June 1969 and commit to achieving equal justice under law for LGBT Americans."

Webb said being among 300 or so other LGBT human rights activists was a life altering experience.

"I was floored when I received the invitation," he said. "The entire experience was definitely a surreal moment for me."

Webb is co-president of Morehouse's SafeSpace, a school organization committed to providing a place of solace and support for same gender loving students at Morehouse.

Joining during his sophomore year, Webb said he had no idea such an organization existed, but when he became aware he got involved immediately.

One year later, he rose to become one of the organization's co-presidents.

Being invited was one thing, but to be in a room with what he called the entire think-tank of the LGBT community -- the movers and shakers -- inspired him.

"It validated me and the importance of what I have accomplished and what I am doing," Webb said. "This work has the potential to be overwhelming and daunting. But to have this experience has only fueled my commitment."

In addition to Webb, others who in the past year have made national news for their accomplishments as well as sacrifices were also in attendance.

Constance McMillen, who made national news when her Fulton, Miss. senior year prom was canceled after she asked if she could bring her girlfriend, and Charles Pugh, former Detroit TV news anchor who became the first ever openly gay City Council President, were present.

As a matter-of-fact, Webb had a chance to meet Pugh as the two waited to clear security.

"He is absolutely fantastic," Webb said, but meeting Vice President Joe Biden later, who he described as "amazingly warm-hearted," was definitely a highlight.

During the reception, President Obama highlighted some of his accomplishments in support of the LGBT community, according to reports. They included the Matthew Shepard Act, equal visitation rights for gay and lesbian partners at hospitals and benefits for same-sex partners of federal employees. He also mentioned his commitment to ending "Don't Ask, Don't Tell."

"As long as the promise of equality for all remains unfulfilled, all Americans are affected," Obama reiterated in his proclamation.

Though he's spending the summer at home in Washington D.C., Webb is already planning events for his return to Morehouse in the fall. The English and Spanish double major said he has set his sights on joining a larger LGBT community organization after graduation.

"I want to continue the work of helping as many people as I can," said Webb.