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IOOV 2023 Unity Through Diversity: The Power of Unity LGBTQIA+ BIPOC Health Conference Guide

Unity Through Diversity: The Power of Unity is a biennial health, wellness, and capacity-building national conference for LGBTQIA+ Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC). The focus of the 2023 conference is “The Power of Unity,” and its purpose is to lift the voices of LGBTQIA+ BIPOC communities while promoting social justice, healthy sexuality, violence-free living, social activism, and safer spaces. As In Our Own Voices celebrates its 25th year of strengthening and empowering our communities, we look forward to making this Unity Through Diversity the most impactful one yet.

Unity Through Diversity: The Power of Unity is a biennial health, wellness, and capacity-building national conference for LGBTQIA+ Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC). The focus of the 2023 conference is “The Power of Unity,” and its purpose is to lift the voices of LGBTQIA+ BIPOC communities while promoting social justice, healthy sexuality, violence-free living, social activism, and safer spaces. As In Our Own Voices celebrates its 25th year of strengthening and empowering our communities, we look forward to making this Unity Through Diversity the most impactful one yet.

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FRIDAY ROUNDTABLE<br />

OCTOBER 27, <strong>2023</strong><br />

10:45 AM - 12:00 PM<br />

Governor AB<br />

Healing Roundtable: Healing and Wellness as <strong>LGBTQIA+</strong> People <strong>of</strong> Color<br />

ME Hart, Lacette Cross, Harold Abrams, Luz Marquez Benbow<br />

This roundtable addresses the unique challenges and experiences faced by individuals who identify<br />

as both <strong>LGBTQIA+</strong> and People <strong>of</strong> Color. This inclusive conversation seeks to create a safe and<br />

supportive space where participants can explore the intersectionality <strong>of</strong> their identities and discuss<br />

strategies and practices for promoting healing, well-being, and resilience within the community.<br />

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UNITY THROUGH DIVERSITY <strong>2023</strong>

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