Conference Booklet - uclgbtia

Blu, LARAWWThis program is meant to dispel many of the myths that surround the BDSM community. The panel members willdefine basic terms, describe various practices, and offer their personal journeys in the BDSM realm. The goal is toshow that BDSM, done in a safe, sane and consensual way is an enjoyable, erotic and intimate experience. Note:You must be 18 years old or older to attend this session.Black and African Diaspora Queer Caucus: The Healing Process HMNSS 1403Princess Bell, UC Riverside Undergraduate Student, pbell001@student.ucr.eduTai Rockett, UC Riverside Undergraduate StudentThis is a closed space for persons who originate from African Diasporas and who identify as Queer or nonstraight.We will be dissecting the Black-Queer identity and addressing repressive issues within our community.Calling out and recognizing the phobias we have against each other and against our brothers and sisters in nonblackqueer communities as well. This will be a very intense and intimate conversation and participation isencouraged from everyone.Coming Out Monologues HMNSS 1406Noel Mariano, UC Riverside Graduate Student, coming.out.ucr@gmail.comCathy Cathers, UC Riverside Graduate StudentInspired by the Vagina Monologues, the Coming Out Monologues strives to be a celebration of identity. Thisworkshop will share several aspects of the production process, including script formation and performanceproduction. In its first year at UCR, this project strives to inspire other schools and communities to celebrateidentity and find a more vocal and visual presence within not just the queer community, but within all communities.“Hey You Fags, Dykes and Freaks!!”- The Ugly Reality of Anti-LGBT Hate Crimes HMNSS 1501Fernando Estrada, Cal Poly Pomona Pride Center Staff, festrada@csupomona.eduThis workshop will explore the issue of anti-LGBT hate crimes and hate incidents. A terrorizing and ugly realitythat exists in our community, the workshop aims at increasing awareness on the distinction between hate crimesversus hate incidents. Additionally, the workshop will explore the alarming phenomenon of underreporting as wellas offer solutions to overcome those barriers. The workshop will use current statistics, real-life scenarios andinteractive activities to explore the on-going reality of crimes motivated by hate.HIV Testing and Information provided by BIENESTAR Human Services HMNSS 1407“Kings of Drag, A Love Story" Film and Panel ARTS 335Tina Reynolds, Kings of Drag, tina@uptownstudios.netThe film "Kings of Drag, A Love Story" illustrates the close relationships of like-minded women performing asmen, Cross dressing, perceptions from society, and breaking down stereotypes are explored in the film. A Q&Awith members of the Kings of Drag will follow the film. [The Kings of Drag will perform live at tbe ConferenceCoffee House, Saturday, 11pm at The Barn.]Racism in the Queer Community? Tools for White Allies WATKINS 1000Natacha Foo Kune, UC Davis Staff, nmfookune@ucdavis.eduThis is a workshop for Queer activists interested in understanding the role White privilege plays in the Queercommunity. We will discuss self-awareness, ways to raise consciousness, and what it means to be a White ally inthe Queer community. Participants will work together to share information and develop tools for promoting socialjustice.South Asian Queer Caucus: A Minority Within a Small Minority HMNSS 1401Iqbal Pittalwala, UC Riverside Staff, iqbal.pittalwala@ucr.eduPage 14