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LGBTQ+ training series
Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth
and Intersectionality
A one day, cost-free virtual training for professionals,
families, youth and community members
LGBTQ+ TRAINING SERIES
VISIBLE + INCLUSIVE + DIVERSE + AFFIRMING
Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth and Intersectionality
A one day, cost-free virtual training for professionals,
families, youth and community members
DATE: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2020.
9:00a-12:00p
LOCATION: Virtual. Link to events will be emailed after registration
COST: FREE
Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth and Intersectionality is a one day, cost free event featuring topics centered around creating diverse inclusive and affirming communities that support and bring visibility to our LGBTQ+ youth. This virtual event is for youth, parents, practitioners, community members and those who work with creating safe and supportive spaces.
PRESENTERS
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi
US Congressman, Illinois 8th District
Commissioner Kevin Morrison
Cook County 15th District
Nicole Barrett
Deputy Director of Community Collaboration Kenneth Young Center
Tom Bookler
McKinney-Vento Educational Advocate for Children in Temporary Housing North Cook Intermediate Service Center
Lindsey Clark
Associate Campaign Director, Human Rights Campaign
Connie Jordan
Cook County Public Defender
Sherrine Peyton
Director of Community Collaboration Kenneth Young Center
Carolyn Pinta
Director of the Pinta Pride Project
Vinnie Pompei
Director, Youth Well-Being Project Human Rights Campaign
YOUTH PRESENTERS
Grey Anstiss
Youth Outreach Worker- Kenneth Young Center
Molly Pinta
Pinta Pride Project
Luka Stranc
Youth Outreach Worker- Kenneth Young Center
WORKSHOPS:
Know your rights
LGBTQ 101 (discussion continued)
LGBTQ History and Trivia in Schools (Youth Led)
LGBTQ Advocacy 101: Legislative & Electoral Strategies for Furthering Equality
Youth Workshop
Parents of LGBTQ youth
LGBTQ+ Inclusion Youth Panel Discussion
SCHEDULE:
9:00a-9:30a
Opening Remarks - Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi
9:40a-10:25a
Workshop Session A
LGBTQ+ 101 Discussion Continued - Sherrine Peyton + Nicole Barrett
Know Your Rights - Connie Jordan + Tom Bookler
LGBTQ History and Trivia in Schools (Youth Led) Grey Anstiss + Luka Stranc
LGBTQ Advocacy 101: Legislative & Electoral Strategies for Furthering Equality
Lindsey Clark
10:40a-11:25a
Workshop Session B
Parents of LGBTQ+ Youth - Carolyn Pinta + Sherrine Peyton
Know Your Rights (Repeated) - Connie Jordan + Tom Bookler
LGBTQ History and Trivia in Schools (Youth Led) - Grey Anstiss + Luka Stranc
LGBTQ+ Inclusion, Youth Panel Discussion led by Vinnie Pompei
11:35a-12:00p
Closing Remarks - Commissioner Kevin Morrison and youth leaders
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Funding is provided in whole or in part by the Illinois Department of Human Services.