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CONFERENCE SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES *partial listings
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| Thursday, July 10 |
| 3:00pm - 8:00pm Registration |
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| 6:00pm - 10:00pm Exhibit set-up |
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| 7:00pm - 9:00pm Meet & Greet |
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| Friday, July 11 |
| 8:00am - 5:00pm Registration |
| 8:00am - 7:00pm Exhibits |
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| 9:30am - 10:30pm Opening Plenary |
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| 10:30am - 12:30pm |
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Plenary Session: Black Lesbians Policy Forum - The State of Our Political Future
We are definitely in changing times! Our world today is comprised of a mixed view - while we are faced with the potential of the first Black President; we are battling an increasingly difficult economic crisis. We will explore specifics on the Presidential campaign; what happened in the Hillary Clinton campaign; the California Supreme Court decision allowing same-gender marriage; where do we need to put our power in this upcoming election; and how will all of this effect us. You won’t want to miss this discussion!
Moderator: Donna Payne, Associate Director of Diversity, Human Rights Campaign
Panelists: Mandy Carter, Organizer/Consultant, Dr. Marjorie J. Hill, Chief Executive Officer, Gay Men’s Health Crisis,
Courtney R. Snowden, Director, Raben Group & President, DC Black Pride, Mayor Denise Simmons, Cambridge, MA |
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| 1:30pm - 3:30pm |
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It's Up To Us: We Can Take Care of Our Own
What do Black Lesbian organizations need to sustain
themselves? How do we support our existing leadership and
develop new leaders? Many Black Lesbian organizations started
because of a community need and this has led to “on the job”
leadership development with little to no training, and extensive
burnout. While many great leaders have come through this
way, it has not prepared our organizations to continue once
those leaders are gone. Historically, our organizations have
been supported primarily by volunteers, and the donations of
goods and services. While this support continues to be critical
and has assisted in initial growth, it has not been enough to
keep up with the financial or structural needs. In this session
we will focus on Black Lesbian leadership and organizational
development that honor our beginnings, assess our impact,
look at our future and allow us to share our successes and best
practices. Together let’s consider how we define leadership,
support our existing leaders, how to nurture our new leaders;
and examine how & why our organizations developed, how
they’ve grown, what’s needed now and what WE know for sure.
Facilitator: Kim Ford, Francine Ramsey |
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| 2:15pm - 3:45pm
Workshop and Breakout Sessions I |
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Faith In Action: From "All God's Children" to Women Bishops
Panelists:Rev. Rawls, Sylvia Rhue |
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Nurturing Lesbian Health: Inside the Lesbian Health & Research Center
This workshop will highlight the community initiatives,
education and training programs, leadership development
efforts, research projects, and state and national work carried
out by the LHRC at the University of California, San Francisco.
We will focus on the exciting organizing process and the
Lesbian Health & Research Center’s role as Administrative
Conveners of the National Lesbian Health Summit to be held
March 6-9, 2009 in San Francisco, California.
Facilitator: Maria Cora, D Magrini |
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Youth Track: A Series of Interactive Youth-Focused Workshops
Young Black Lesbian women face various challenges: family
rejection and school harassment, heightened rates of HIV, STI,
teen pregnancy, suicide, and violence victimization, and racial,
cultural, and socio-economic prejudice. Yet, they are resilient
and are assuming leadership both within and outside of the
LGBT movement. The “youth track” is designed to allow young
Black Lesbians an opportunity to come together in a safe space
to discuss issues of importance in their lives.
Facilitator: Angel Brown, Crystallee Crain
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Domestic Violence in Same Sex Relationships
This workshop provides education on making informed choices on domestic violence issues, and developing a safety plan when leaving an abusive relationship.
Presenter:
Detective Deirdre Jones, a 19-year veteran of the Cleveland Police Department who has been in the domestic violence unit for the last six years. |
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| 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Workshop and Breakout Sessions II |
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Coming of Age: Are We Prepared?
Explore strategies to plan and create a safe, emotionally and socially supportive network of care for Black Lesbians when we enter into our senior years
Presenter: Yolanda Whittington, MSW is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She is the Acting District Manager of Mental Health Services for the County of Los Angeles’ Department of Mental Health. |
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Same Sex Marriage: What Does It Mean for Lesbians of Color?
The primary goal of this workshop is to present the facts about domestic partnerships; civil unions and marriage in same sex loving/committed relationships
Facilitator: Alicia Heath-Toby, Saundra ‘Honei’ Toby-Heath |
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Immigration Is Black, Female & Queer
Examine the intersections of immigration reform and its impact on queer women of color particularly black lesbians.
Presenter: C.C. Carter is the Director of Community, Cultural and Legal Programs at Center on Halsted, the Midwest’s largest LGBTQ holistic community center. She coordinates over 30 organizations and law agencies in an effort to develop and provide programming for the fastest growing but very invisible population within the LGBTQ community. |
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| 6:00pm - 7:00pm |
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Singles Meet/Greet |
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| 7:30pm - 8:30pm |
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Welcome Reception
Sponsored by: Susan G Komen
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| 9:00pm - 10:00pm |
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Walk Like A Man "The Play"
Based on the best-selling book of the same name by best-selling author Laurinda D. Brown, "Walk Like A Man - The Play" is sex with an attitude for women of all ages and ethnicities. |
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| 10pm - 2:00am |
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Literary Café / Erotica Poetry
Performers: Kimberly Q, Skyy, Jewelle Gomez, CC Carter, Laurinda Brown |
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| Saturday, July 12 |
| 8:00am - 5:00pm Registration |
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| 8:00am - 7:00pm Exhibits |
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| 10:00am - 11:30am |
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State of Black Lesbian Health-‘Healthier Sisters: The Pursuit of Health and Wellness as a Tool for Social Change’
This panel will explore perspectives and current work as it relates to Black Lesbian health and wellness. Issues to be addressed include access, community initiatives, healthcare services, health disparities, research trends, prevention and resilience.
Moderator: María Cora- The Associate Director of the Lesbian Health & Research Center at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF).
Sponsored By: Lesbian Health Research Center
Panelists:
D Magrini, Dr. Bianca Wilson
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| 1:15pm - 2:45pm
Workshop and Breakout Sessions III |
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In Health, Sickness, Coupled or Divorced:
Am I Protected and Who’s Got My Back
The purpose of the presentation is to present the various ways to protect
assets or children and to ensure that everyone understands the value of
legal documents all partnered agreements that protect both individuals while
together as well in the event or a break up.
List your objectives for the presentation.
* Present types of legal documents
* Present various scenarios that currently exist around asset or
custody issues of lesbian women
* Present the very real concerns presented for lesbian couples and
individuals that live longer than their planned retirement
Presenter: C.C. Carter is the Director of Community, Cultural and Legal Programs at Center on Halsted, the Midwest’s largest LGBTQ holistic community center. She coordinates over 30 organizations and law agencies in an effort to develop and provide programming for the fastest growing but very invisible population within the LGBTQ community. |
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Conjuring Wellness and Renewal Through International Travel
This dynamic workshop is an introduction to international
travel as a means for transformational healing, self-discovery
and the development of global sisterhoods. Participants
will explore notions of self-worth, scarcity, and financial
accessibility as potential barriers and inhibitors to overseas
travel. Format: overview of travel logistics, facilitated
discussion on cross-cultural and societal barriers for WOC, brief
visualization and writing exercise to help participants create
a preliminary plan for traveling overseas. Facilitated by an
international education professional.
Presenter: Skye Ward
is a seasoned international traveler for both leisure and business. As a professional working in the field of international education she liaisons with 47 institutional partners in 15 countries and travels an average of 50 days per year. |
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Don't Look At Me, They're Your Kids!
A workshop that empowers and educates parents and their partners about the role that is sometimes pleasant and rewarding, frustrating and unbearable: co-parenting
Presenter: Angela Harvey, captivating, charismatic and dynamic are just a few of the words that describe the multitalented, multifaceted Angela Harvey, Personal Growth Advisor. Founder: Let's T. A. L. K. (Together Acquire Lasting Knowledge) |
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Being Heard: Using Media to Share Your Vision and Your Voice
Are you a good storyteller? A good writer? Someone who speaks for the unheard? Have you been itching to start your own blog or launch your television idea through the web? Then join us for a new media intensive that will help you do all of these things and more.
Presenter: Katina Parker the filmmaker, web community organizer, web/graphic designer, writer, new media strategist, public relations specialist
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| 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Workshop and Breakout Sessions IV |
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"Turning Pain into Power" - Spiritual Principles for Making Life Good
We will acknowledge the reality that the painful distractions of life can derail us from our faith path and blur our inspiration and creativity. We will examine spiritual methods to bring order to our disorder, to get back in the flow and on the path to our destiny. Let's journey together. It is time to make our lives Good!
Presenter: Bishop Dr. Yvette Flunder founded the City of Refuge Community Church UCC in 1991 in order to unite a gospel ministry with a social ministry. City of Refuge is a thriving inner-city congregation that celebrates the radically inclusive love of Jesus Christ. |
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From Good To Great: A Journey to Personal Renewal
This is an interactive workshop that allows participants to assess and acknowledge their strengths and weaknesses as a way of fostering continual personal growth and spiritual renewal.
Presenter: Angela Harvey, captivating, charismatic and dynamic are just a few of the words that describe the multitalented, multifaceted Angela Harvey, Personal Growth Advisor. She founded Let's T. A. L. K. (Together Acquire Lasting Knowledge) |
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| Butch Track: A Series of Self-Exploration Workshops |
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BREAST CANCER: LETS TALK ABOUT IT
A didactic exploration of breast cancer in the African-American community, eg. risk factors, hormone replacement therapy, types and staging, self-exam, mammography, treatment options and more. Followed by an interactive panel of breast cancer survivor/thrivers telling their stories.
Presenter: Dr. Sandra Mills |
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Leadership Panel
Presenter:
Kim Ford, Operations Manager, Funders for Lesbian and Gay Issues |
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| 7:00pm - 9:30pm |
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Banquet
Keynote: Dr. Marjorie J. Hill is the Chief Executive Officer of Gay Men’s Health Crisis (GMHC), the nation’s oldest AIDS service and advocacy organization. Prior to her tenure at GMHC, Dr Hill was the Assistant Commissioner for the Bureau of HIV/AIDS at the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH).
MC: Karen Williams is an internationally acclaimed and nationally-known comedienne and humorist. With more than 20 years of theatrical training, improvisational comedy experience, dance and movement training, parenting experience, metaphysical studies, and Buddhist practice, Karen is definitely not your average comedian. |
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| 9:30pm - 2:00am |
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Dance
Featuring: The band "Kinetic Soul" and
our spinner "DJ Spark"
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| Sunday, July 13 |
| 9:00am - 12:00pm Exhibits |
| 10:00am - 12:00pm |
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Gospel Brunch
Keynote: Bishop Dr. Yvette Flunder founded the City of Refuge Community Church UCC in 1991 in order to unite a gospel ministry with a social ministry. City of Refuge is a thriving inner-city congregation that celebrates the radically inclusive love of Jesus Christ. |
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| 12:00pm - 1:00pm Closing Plenary |
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