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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OCT<br />
28<br />
THE CATEGORY IS...<br />
HALLOWEEN<br />
UNITY HOUSE BALL<br />
AND PAGEANT<br />
9<br />
PM<br />
<strong>IOOV</strong>’S ALBANY AMBASSADOR<br />
PAGEANT CATEGORIES:<br />
WINNER OF THE PAGEANT WILL RECEIVE A ONE YEAR PAID AMBASSADORSHIP WITH <strong>IOOV</strong><br />
DRESS:<br />
YOU’VE BEEN ASKED TO PRESENT TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS! BRING IT IN YOUR BEST BUSINESS/<br />
PROFESSIONAL ATTIRE<br />
TALENT:<br />
SHOW US YOUR TALENT: SING, LIP SYNC, INSTRUMENT, DANCE, ETC.<br />
PRESENTATION:<br />
SHOW THE COMMUNITY WHY YOU ARE THE BEST SPOKESPERSON FOR (COMPETITORS WILL BE ASKED TO<br />
RESPOND TO QUESTIONS THAT SHOW THEIR AWARENESS OF ISSUES IMPACTING <strong>LGBTQIA+</strong> BI POC COMMUNITIES)<br />
<strong>The</strong> Ball is open to all, however, in order to enter the pageant participants:<br />
Must Reside in the City <strong>of</strong> Albany<br />
Must be 18 years <strong>of</strong> Age or Older<br />
Must be willing and able to make a one year commitment to <strong>IOOV</strong><br />
Must be willing and able to attend and/or develop events<br />
Must be willing and able to serve as an ambassador who will discuss the importance<br />
<strong>of</strong> healthy sexuality, knowing your HIV/HCV Status, Body Positivity, etc.<br />
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL (518)432-4188<br />
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UNITY THROUGH DIVERSITY <strong>2023</strong>
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