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Modelsofpride.Org modelsofpride.org | 1 WELCOME TO THE 25TH ANNUAL MODELS OF PRIDE CONFERENCE! 25 years ago, this conference was started by a small group of visionaries who believed LGBTQ youth needed a safe, supportive place to connect with each other and be inspired by role models who had gone before them. The first conference, sponsored by a commission of the Los Angeles Unified School District’s Commission on LGBT Rights, was held in 1993 at Occidental College, with about 60 youth in attendance. Today, we expect over 1,500 youth at Models of Pride and over 350 participants in the Parent and Professional Institute. We have much to celebrate. As we gather today in our opening session, we will celebrate the people who had the vision to start this conference, those who put in the time, energy and work to take an idea and make it a reality. And we will honor the two women who are credited with taking that original idea and keeping it going for the following 17 years – Virginia Uribe and Gail Rolf. Our hope for our time together is that each of you would be inspired by these visionary leaders to take the ideas, dreams and visions you have and put in the work to make them a reality. Our conference theme is: Together We Rise. We chose this theme because, in the midst of the daunting and scary political times we are living in, we want to acknowledge that, as a community, we are strong and powerful and resilient. Our community has overcome tremendous challenges, and, if we work together, we will triumph and rise above Ready to talk? our current adversaries and obstacles. Youth ages 14 to 19 are invited to talk about On behalf of the Models of Pride steering committee and staff of LGBTQ relationships and sexual health! LifeWorks at the Los Angeles LGBT Center, we challenge you to make Receive gift cards and other prizes for your participation. the most of this day. Learn something new. Make new friends. Get inspired. Make your dreams a reality. Have a great time! Visit the Planned Parenthood Booth Kevin McCloskey at the Resource Fair, or find more info at: Associate Director, LALGBTCENTER.ORG/INCLUED Education & Youth Development Los Angeles LGBT Center Saturday, November 11, 10 a.m.–2 p.m., contact 323-860-7388 or [email protected] modelsofpride.org | 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Sponsors 07 Schedule 08 LifeWorks Programs 11 Campus Maps 13 Workshop Lists 14 Workshop Descriptions 22 Resource Fair 58 College & Career Fair 63 Organizing Committees 65 EMERGENCIES CALL 213-740-4321 OR FIND A MODELS OF PRIDE VOLUNTEER WEARING A BLACK T-SHIRT NEVER FEAR! THE APPROACHABLES ARE HERE! If you need someone safe to talk to, feel free to approach our volunteers wearing the logo above, who are mental health professionals. Approachables will be in workshops and around campus all day, so feel free to reach out! SPONSORS PRESENTING JUNIOR SOPHOMORE MODELS OF PRIDE 25 IS PRESENTED BY LifeWorks LifeWorks offers programs and activities for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning (LGBTQ+) youth ages 24 and under at the Los Angeles LGBT Center. Our programming empowers youth to create permanent connections, FRESHMAN develop advocacy and leadership skills, and feel safe and supported. IN-KIND lifeworksla.org modelsofpride.org | 7 SCHEDULE 7:30 A.M.–1:30 P.M. Registration Alumni Park Rise & Shine: 7:45–8:45 A.M. GSA Breakfast Social Alumni Park sponsored by GSA Network 9:00–10:00 A.M. Opening Session Bovard Auditorium 10:00–10:15 A.M. Interfaith Blessing Bovard Auditorium 10:30–11:45 A.M. Workshop Session 1 Lunch, Resource VKC Courtyard & 11:30 A.M.–1:30 P.M. Fair, College Fair, & Alumni Park Career Fair 1:30–2:45 P.M. Workshop Session 2 3:15–4:30 P.M. Workshop Session 3 5:00–6:00 P.M. Entertainment Hour Bovard Auditorium 6:00–7:00 P.M. Dinner Alumni Park 7:00–8:30 P.M. Dance Party Pardee Tower Lawn with Brave Trails Optional Sunday Church Service 10:30–11:30 A.M. USC United University Church 817 West 34th Street 8 | lifeworksla.org ENTERTAINMENT LIFEWORKS PROVIDES YEAR-ROUND FUN! Troi Irons BELOW IS JUST A TASTE OF SOME OF THE GREAT PROGRAMS OFFERED AT LIFEWORKS. AND ALL LIFEWORKS PROGRAMMING IS FREE! One-on-One Mentoring Youth ages 24 and under obtain HOSTS mentors in setting and achieving Step Up Mark Miller & life goals. Let us help you find Tuesdays 4–6 p.m. Ethan Hethcote your mentor! A drop-in time for you to meet other youth ages 17 and under for Trans Action Group (TAG) peer discussion and to hang out The Mondays 6–8 p.m. in a safe space. Lab Meet with other trans youth to connect with and engage in Individual, Group, and socially and politically. Couples Therapy Arrange an appointment with us Community Action Network if you are searching for LGBTQ- (CAN) affirming counseling with mental Thursdays 6–8 p.m. health professionals. Meet with other youth leaders to collaborate with local schools LifeWorks Leadership Council Jazmyn and GSAs to empower LGBTQ & Simone Tuesdays 6–7:30 p.m. Allied youth to become leaders. Join us once a week for lead- Must Apply! ership building and personal growth. Provide input into pro- gramming and become a peer Ryan leader for LifeWorks. Cassata CONTACT US FOR DJ Von Kiss MORE INFO: ENTERTAINMENT HOUR 323-860-7373 IS PRODUCED BY LIFEWORKSLA.ORG [email protected] modelsofpride.org | 11 CAMPUS MAP THH (Taper Hall) YOUTH WORKSHOPS Taper Hall Montgomery Alumni Park Ross Fisher REGISTRATION INFO BOOTH COLLEGE FAIR CAREER FAIR LUNCH & DINNER Founders Park VKC (Von KleinSmid) YOUTH WORKSHOPS RESOURCE FAIR Von KleinSmid Founders Park YOUTH WORKSHOPS Pardee Lawn DANCE PARTY Bovard Auditorium OPENING SESSION ENTERTAINMENT HOUR MRF (Montgomery Ross Fisher) Bovard PARENT & PROFESSIONAL INSTITUTE Auditorium Gender Neutral Bathrooms THH (TAPER HALL) - 1ST FLOOR VKC (VON KLEINSMID) - 1ST FLOOR Alumni Park BOVARD AUDITORIUM - 1ST FLOOR Pardee Lawn 12 | lifeworksla.org modelsofpride.org | 13 10:30–11:45 A.M. SESSION 1 2 3 People of Color Community & Issues ÊÊ #EndTransDetentions and ÊÊ Money Matters for the Young, Activism / Social Justice #TransResilience: Fighting Fabulous and Queer ÊÊ #EndTransDetentions and ÊÊ Days of Dialogue with the LAPD Deportations and for ÊÊ Roots of Resistance: Social #TransResilience: Fighting ÊÊ GSA Idea Share: How Community Survival Movement History for Trans Deportations and for To Work With Allies ÊÊ Modern Day Slavery: and Queer Youth of Color Community Survival ÊÊ Modern Day Slavery: Prevention & Identification ÊÊ Unpacking the Myths: ÊÊ Ask The Elders Prevention & Identification Within the LGBTQ Community Asian in LGBT America ÊÊ Becoming a Trans Ally Within the LGBTQ Community Self-Empowerment ÊÊ Being LGBTQ in the U.S. ÊÊ Own Your Style Military: My Story ÊÊ Roots of Resistance: Social ÊÊ All In, All Out, or ÊÊ Just Do YOU! ÊÊ BI-VISIBLE: Decoding the Myths Movement History for Trans Somewhere In Between ÊÊ Mattel Presents Living & Loving & Stigmas of a Binarism and Queer Youth of Color ÊÊ Ask The Elders Life: Harnessing Your Authentic Voice Into a Successful Future ÊÊ Conozca Sus Derechos ÊÊ Spliced and Divided: Diversity ÊÊ Big Fat Love: Taboo Durante las Interacciones in the Age of Equality Bodies and Desires ÊÊ Mental Health Wellness Skills de Policía e ICE ÊÊ Them Presents: How to Get ÊÊ Brave Space: Team Building ÊÊ Money Matters for the Young, Glossy, featuring Janet Mock Activities for Queer Leaders Fabulous and Queer Ally Community & Issues ÊÊ Building BFF ÊÊ Queer Self-Care ÊÊ Becoming a Trans Ally ÊÊ GSA Idea Share: ÊÊ Clap for Your Damn Self! ÊÊ Slaying the Dragon: How To Work With Allies Arts & Culture Dare to BE the REAL You! Conquering Anxiety through ÊÊ CONSENT! The Why & How Tabletop Gaming ÊÊ Find Your Voice As A Poet ÊÊ Own Your Style Everyone Needs to Know ÊÊ SuperNova Martial Arts: ÊÊ OutSet Shorts Screening ÊÊ Them Presents: How to Get Ê Queer Self Defense Glossy, featuring Janet Mock Ê Discover Our LGBTQ History Coming Out / Families ÊÊ Empowering Survivors: ÊÊ The CIA Spies: Fact or Fiction? ÊÊ All In, All Out, or ÊÊ Discover Our LGBTQ History Sexual Violence Within the ÊÊ Them Presents: How to Get Somewhere In Between ÊÊ Why God Doesn’t Hate You: LGBTQIA+ Community Glossy, featuring Janet Mock ÊÊ Clap for Your Damn Self! Countering Christian Hate ÊÊ Find Your Voice As A Poet Dare to BE the REAL You! Sexualities (Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Pan, Fluid, etc.) Education / Careers ÊÊ Being LGBTQ in the U.S. ÊÊ Queer Long Distance ÊÊ Mattel Presents Living & Loving ÊÊ Days of Dialogue with the LAPD Military: My Story Relationships Life: Harnessing Your Authentic ÊÊ OutSet Shorts Screening ÊÊ BI-VISIBLE: Decoding the Myths ÊÊ Searching for Passion, Love or Voice Into a Successful Future & Stigmas of a Binarism Whatever in the Digital Era ÊÊ The CIA Spies: Fact or Fiction? Gender (Queer, Trans, Intersex, etc.) ÊÊ Big Fat Love: Taboo ÊÊ Unpacking the Myths: Bodies and Desires Asian in LGBT America ÊÊ Becoming a Trans Ally ÊÊ CONSENT! The Why & How Everyone Needs to Know Health Spirituality / Faith ÊÊ Empowering Survivors: ÊÊ Mental Health Wellness Skills ÊÊ Introduction To Meditation ÊÊ Why God Doesn’t Hate You: Sexual Violence Within the ÊÊ Queer Self-Care LGBTQIA+ Community ÊÊ Just Do YOU! Countering Christian Hate 14 | lifeworksla.org modelsofpride.org | 15 1:30–2:45 P.M. Gender (Queer, Trans, Intersex, etc.) SESSION 1 2 3 ÊÊ Portrayals of Gender ÊÊ #WhatsYourNameTho? The in the Media Magic of Naming Ourselves Activism / Social Justice ÊÊ The Sirena in the Trans Community ÊÊ Action Planning: Building ÊÊ Healthy or Nah? Real Talk Your School’s GSA About Relationships Health
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