9:00 AM - Sign in/Breakfast
When you arrive, please sign in to receive your free conference t-shirt, tote bag, and other free items! Breakfast will be available and this will be a great opportunity to socialize and make some new friends.
10:15 AM - Welcome/Start of Conference
The Conference will kick off in the Hall of Fame Playhouse with greetings from the CUNY LGBTQI+ Council, BCC’s President Milton Santiago, spoken word from a student, and much more! We will share information about the day, the options and services available throughout the conference, and welcome you to this fantastic gathering of CUNY’s LGBTQI+ community!
10:45 - State of LGBTQI+ CUNY
During this session, we will share updates about CUNY that affect our community and what we are continuing to push for. We also want to hear from you about your experiences at CUNY. We will discuss how we as a community can push for these changes.
11:45 AM - Concurrent Sessions
| Name | Speakers |
|---|---|
| The Importance of Queer Spaces and Why We Must Protect Them | Gary Dillon, PhD (he, him) Paul O. Mims, MS (he, him, his) Kimone Williams, MA (she, her) |
| Affirmation Poems - Healing Through Writing | Kayla Dudley (she/her), John Jay College Deneé (she/her) |
| Honoring Transcestors: The Politics of Resilient Trans Aging & Death | Alex Bergson (they/them), CUNY School of Professional Studies |
| Advocacy in Action: Understanding Policy & Legislative Power for Queer Communities | Brittan Hardgers (he/him), New Pride Agenda Jaszi Alejandro (he/him), New Pride Agenda |
| Storytelling as Solidarity for Collective Future Building | Sekiya Dorsett (she/her), Caribbean Equality Project Mohamed Q. Amin (he/they), Caribbean Equality Project |
| NYC Gaymers Lounge | NYC Gaymers |
1:00 PM - Lunch & Resource Fair
Join us for a break, with lunch and a resource fair.
2:30 PM - Concurrent Sessions
| Name | Speakers |
|---|---|
| LGBTQ+ Sex Ed: Centering Pleasure, Empowerment and our Health | Kenji Jones (any/all), Apicha Community Health Center Nani Inocentes (she/her), Apicha Community Health Center |
| Laulima: Building Communities of Care | RJ Kaleohano Nadal (any/all), Hunter College |
| LGBTQIA+ in Video Games | Rin Leveque (they/them), Bronx Community College |
| Your Voice, Your Future: Shaping a Queer Health Fellowship at CUNY | Jan Oosting (she/her), CUNY School of Professional Studies Mateo Tebar (he/el), CUNY School of Professional Studies |
| Traveling While Trans | Aimes Jay Shunk (they/them), CLEAR Clinic at CUNY School of Law Hannah Waltz (she/her), CLEAR Clinic at CUNY School of Law Nitya Maden (she/her), CLEAR Clinic at CUNY School of Law Shezza Abboushi Dallal (she/her), CLEAR Clinic at CUNY School of Law |
4:00 PM - Keynote
Peppermint is a trailblazing entertainer, singer, and advocate known for her electrifying performances and fierce activism. A beloved icon in queer nightlife, she has starred in hit TV shows like Survival of the Thickest and Fire Island and co-hosted the GLAAD Media Awards. As the ACLU’s first Artist Ambassador for Trans Justice, she champions LGBTQ+ rights, raising significant funds and awareness. With multiple albums, acclaimed performances, and industry honors, Peppermint continues to break barriers and inspire audiences worldwide.
5:00 PM - After Conference Social
This social is a great way to wind down and connect with other conference goers. You can talk about the connections you have made and all of the things you have learned. Snacks will be provided.
