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FREE EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS

Saturday April 24, 2010
Loews Hotel
1200 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107

10:00 AM

Recovery
Tubman Room, 3rd Floor
A safe space for open discussion and shared experiences.

Did Jesus Say What They Say He Did?
Anthony Room, 3rd Floor
Facilitator: Rev. Derrick Wilson
A facilitated discussion about spirituality and sexuality in today's church.

The Great Lesbian Debate
Lescaze Room, 33rd Floor
Facilitators: Trina Dorman and Yvette Lassiter, MSW
A penny for your thoughts: A guided discussion on all issues which impact lesbian, bisexual and questioning women. This is a returning favorite!!! This guided discussion will provide an opportunity to address a variety of topics including but not limited to sexuality, role playing, politics, relationships, etc… No subject is off limits. Questions will be submitted anonymously by workshop participants upon entry. Each question will be written on a 3 by 5 index card and folded in half. Cards will be picked randomly by the co-facilitators and read to the group at large. Each participant  is allotted two minutes to address the question or pass. The facilitators will assure the process is timely and the environment creates an opportunity for openness and safety.
Participants will be able to:

• Articulate and exchange opinions about key issues impacting women.
• Identify diverse points of view.
• Dispel myths and clarify information in a non-threatening environment.

 

12:00 PM

Meet the GREEKS
Tubman Room, 3rd Floor
Facilitators: Beta Phi Omega Sorority, Inc. & Kappa Psi Kappa Fraternity, Inc.
An informative presentation on the history and purpose of lesbian and gay greek organizations.

Ideas, Images and Labels
Anthony Room, 3rd Floor
Facilitator: Nkrumah Opare
Rebuilding self-esteem by challenging our beliefs. An open, challenging and in depth conversation about our beliefs and concepts in effort to promote and nurture self discovery and self love.

 “Are You Real?” Ballroom culture and discussion.
Lescaze Room, 33rd Floor
Facilitator: Overall Father Kiron Prodigy
 
Present day ballroom icons present on ballroom history, terminology and imaging. This important and relevant LGBT cultural phenomenon will be investigated through discussion in this interactive workshop.  Not only will this panel, filled with legends and up and coming stars, spur discussion, but DVD footage will also educate and entertain.
 
All are welcome. Not only will we highlight the cultures’ history, but we’ll also discuss the positive and negative images and messages present in the scene.  This workshop will cover the Ballroom milieu and personalities but particular interest will be paid toward educating attendees on the formation of the new “Women’s Ballroom Scene” where Transmen, Lesbian Butches and Femmes regularly compete for classic ballroom titles such as face, realness, models runway and sex siren and vogue. This NEW workshop is not to be missed.

 

2:00 PM 

Erotic Play for Men
Lescaze Room, 33rd Floor
Facilitator: Herukhuti
Back by popular demand! In this experiential workshop, participants will explore the ways they define and perform intimacy and the impact these definitions have on their relationships. Come prepared to move around, talk honestly, and engage others.

Trans Panel
Tubman Room, 3rd Floor
An informative and interactive discussion on the social, professional and emotional journey of Transgendered (female to male as well as male to female)

Money Matters – Building Wealth & Expanding Your Networks
Anthony Room, 3rd Floor
Facilitator: Elements Organization, host of the 2nd Annual Womyn of Color Conference

Has the economy got you down? Come learn ways to make your money work for you! Information about joint accounts for you and your partner, IRA's, rolling over your 401K, saving for college, investing and mutual funds. Self-employed and wishing you had a 401K? No problem come learn about SEP! We have a Licensed Financial Advisor who help you get on track to meet all of your financial goals.

Expanding your network is more than just a simple exchanging of business cards. It's about creating partnerships that last. Come learn new ways to build and maintain strong relationships that transcend race and class and withstand the true test time. We look forward to seeing you all who are looking for something new!

 

**The room location and topics of the above workshops are subject to change**