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Taking
Pride In Healthy Living Conference
In
Conjunction with the
2nd Annual Southeastern Transgender Wellness Conference
September
2nd - September 3rd
Sheraton Midtown Atlanta Hotel
188 14th Street
Saturday
September 2nd, 2006
12:00PM
- 1:00PM
Community Luncheon & Opening Plenary - Crown Room
1:00PM
- 2:15PM
| Title |
Presenter |
Description |
| The Rules of Engagement |
Benn Setfrey |
This workshop is designed to help men and women develop a relationship resume of quality. Come and learn the secrets to a long-term love affair in the new millennium. |
| Reconciling Your Sexual Orientation with Your Spirituality |
Bryan Edney |
All fear, doubt, self-hatred and self-condemnation cease when we realize that each of us, in the midst of who we are as LGBT individuals, was uniquely created for a divine purpose. Join us as we explore principles on how spiritual growth can lead to liberation in every area of your life. |
| Puppy Love |
J. Lawrence Warren |
The purpose of this workshop is to encourage intergenerational dialogue. This event is for GLBTQ Youth of Color only; Male, Female, & Transgendered, people of color age 25 and under |
| James Baldwin: His Works, His Life |
Vincent Tolliver |
Writers Vincent Tolliver and Clarence Nero will lead a lively discussion on Baldwin's influence on religion, politics, and culture. Tolliver and Nero will explore the following questions: Is James Baldwin relevant today? |
| BDSM 101 |
Southeast Men of Onyx |
Our first seminar will be a general forum where people will get to learn about BDSM and Leather and learn some of the basic rules and regulations and the history of people of color in leather. We will also do only two simple demos. |
| Transgender, Transexualism from a TransMale perspective |
Bill Coghill |
Southeastern Transgender Wellness Conference |
| Beyond Black and Christian |
Sandra Lawson |
A panel discussion that will focus on 3 areas: A critique around how much power the Black community gives to Christianity, how does your faith deal with issues of homosexuality, what power does Christianity give to the Black community? |
2:30PM
- 3:45PM
| Title |
Presenter |
Description |
| BDSM 201 |
Southeast Men of Onyx |
This workshop will consist of demonstrations and dialogue related to BDSM |
| Brothaz an Sistaz |
J. Lawrence Warren |
Brothaz & Sistaz is a discussion group meeting formatted like a social club. This event is for GLBTQ Youth of Color only: Male, Female, & Transgendered, People of Color, 25 and under |
| Struggling Against Oppressions in the Black Same Gender Loving Community |
Leevahn Smith |
How do we struggle against the oppressions in the African American Same Gender Loving Community? This workshop attempts to address this question. |
| Poly FIdelity: A Dating Alternative for Black Gay Men |
Cleon Day |
Through role playing and brainstorming techniques, participants will learn the do's and don'ts of dating Men of Color |
| Adopting as SGL Parents |
Valarie Barlow |
Are you considering adoption as a way of building your family? This workshop is intended for those who are considering adoption. |
| "Brave Souls Ain't Down Low: Keeping it Real for Real in the Age of AIDS |
Tim’m West, Monte J. Wolfe, Erik Chambers |
For several years now, Black America has been bombarded with media about the Down Low Phenomenon-- creating a circus of attention on the lifestyles of black men who love men, though often without representation by those of who live their lives openly and without shame. Brave Soul Collective is a national collective of brothas celebrating the "up high"-- the honoring, exhaltation, and celebration of brave souls who are "out", visible, and gatekeepers in not just same gender loving communities, but in the Black community at large. This workshop is not about vilifying the "Down Low" but questioning its romanticization and placement as a preferred way to be a black man who loves men (e.g., from personal ad profiles, to social networks). Brave Soul Collective makes it debut in Atlanta to help "Bring Light to the Truth." Are you ready to flip the switch? |
| Creating Healing Through Addressing Aggression in Our Relationships |
Robert Mathis |
To identify areas of aggression; To introduce interventions to contain these; and to foster intimacy through communication. |
| Trans 101 |
Earline Budd |
Southeast Transgender Wellness Conference |
4:00PM
- 5:15PM
| Title |
Presenter |
Description |
| The Power of One |
Rev. Dr. Kathy Martin
Rev. T. Paul Graetz
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This workshop will explore the development of inclusive communities that honor, celebrate, and defend the humanity of everyone. We will explore how love is the binding force that demands and engages radical welcome justice for all, following the teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Dr. Cornell West, Bell Hooks, and various spiritual perspectives. |
| PEEPS |
J. Lawrence Warren |
A community group discussion, the purpose is to encourage dialogue to begin building bridges and fill generational gaps. This event is for GLBTQ Youth of Color only - age 25 and under. |
| In The Raw: Gay Men and Barebacking |
Charles Stephens |
Hedonistic pleasure or act of trust? Reckless behavior or calculated risk? Join us as we examine the multiple angles of the issue. Panel featuring: Ty Lattimore of Ty Lattimore Entertainment, Malik Williams of Adodi Muse, and Kevin Bynes, local activist. |
| "But You Promised"...A Public Conversation |
Kita Sims |
Workshop will focus on domestic violence (emotional & physical abuse) in lesbian relationships. We will begin by defining abusive relationships, pointing out significant differences between homosexual and heterosexual abusive relationships (factors influencing),discussing some options for "escaping" the relationship and how to start to heal afterwards. |
| Transgender Panel Discussion |
Dee Dee Chamblee |
“TRANSPHOBIA” in The Black Gay Community - Southeastern Trans Wellness Conference |
5:30PM - 6:45PM
| Title |
Presenter |
Description |
| "F" What you Heard, this is Me, Love Me or Hate Me |
Damon Watson |
An interactive workshop centered around college students accepting their sexuality and being comfortable in their skin, helping build confidence, and to promote high self-esteem. Participants will talk and get a better understanding about sexual discrimination/abuse on college campuses. |
| Narcotics Anonymous, A Road to Recovery |
Freddie Harris |
To inform the public that NA exists and offers recovery from the disease of addiction. We are a recovery organization whose members meet regularly to help each other stay clean from all drugs, including alcohol. |
| Locating US: Atlanta and LGBT Historical Preservation |
Kerri Cotton Williams and Wesley Chenault |
Though gains have been made in documenting LGBT history over the last two decades, gaps still remain, especially at the local level, and more so with communities of color. This workshop addresses the role of archives as repositories of individual and cultural memory, thus history |
| Creating winning storylines and getting the publishing deal of your dreams |
Clearance Nero |
This workshop will help you to develop your writing skills, learn all about getting published in the crazy business of publishing, teach you how to find an agent, promote your book, and other related topics in publishing. |
| HIV/AIDS: Risk Reduction in Trans-Community |
Toni Collins-Quarterman |
Southeastern Trans Wellness Conference |
Sunday
September 3, 2006
12:00PM
- 1:00PM
Jazz Brunch & Closing Plenary - Ballroom North
1:00PM
- 2:15PM
| Title |
Presenter |
Description |
| Broken to Mend |
Terrance Tindall |
This workshop is designed to reach out to those who have experienced broken hearts, souls, minds, and relationships. Many have damaged emotions, broken hearts, minds with no peace; this brokenness deals with your souls, your minds, wills, emotions. Although they have been broken in the past or even now, this workshop is for men to encourage each other with a round table discussion about situations that are causing us to be broken and how we can help each other to gain wholeness. |
| Homosexuality and the Black Church: A Journey to Healing |
Franc Perry |
This workshop will examine how the historic black church has dealt with homosexuality. We will vector our focus towards creating safe emotional space for LGBT Christians of color to embrace faith. |
| Black, Gay, and Greek: The Challenges of LGBT Members of Black Fraternities and Sororities |
Rashid Darden |
We will discuss prominent Gay members of fraternities and sororities, the potential blackballing of openly Gay aspirants, ostracization of members who come out of the closet, and how to reconcile sexuality with brotherhood or sisterhood. We will also briefly touch on organizational stereotypes and how they affect the internal and public perception of homosexuals within the organizations. |
| No Fats? No Fems? Gay Men and Body Image |
Ulester Douglas |
We see the signs everywhere, from the mostly muscled bodies in our magazines and promotional materials, to personal ads and online profiles. Are brothas just pursuing what they like? Or are they perpetuating discrimination in our communities? Can we not help the things that arouse us, even if it’s the very thing that oppresses us? Are they engaged in sexual freedom? Or are they practicing “sexual apartheid?” Should we be striving for the “perfect” gym body, or should we love ourselves and each other in all the shapes and sized we come in? These questions and more will be explored in this workshop. |
| Men, Sex, and Spirit pt. 1 |
Lee Henderson, Jaleel Humphrey, Billy Dixon |
There seems to be a consensus within the African American, Same Gender Loving community that love and relationships do not exist. More specifically, many black SGL men find it increasingly difficult to negotiate and incorporate sexuality with spirituality. This workshop will discuss issues related to Spirituality, Sexuality and a combination of the two. It explores the stereotypes within black SGL relationships. It seeks to challenge how we define our lives separate from heterosexual standards |
2:30PM
- 3:45PM
| Title |
Presenter |
Description |
| He's Gotta Have It! |
Jon Gabriel Ortiz |
Meet me at the Club.. its going down. meet me at the the park, its going down. Meet me at ..?? What happens when Adam4Adam, Men4Now, Piedmont Park, Underground, The Gyms and other options become a regular obsessive way for black gay men to men to find sex? Come find out what's really going down! |
| The S.H.E. Experience: Journey to Becoming a Powerful Woman |
Gwendolyn Thomas |
Everyone needs a S.H.E. Experience. That's an experience of Self-acceptance, Honesty, and Expression. The journey of a Powerful Woman has sharp curves and loops and twists.It's important to have an internal compass to help us find our way. |
| From Friendship to Relationship |
LaMont "Montee Jamal" Evans |
Have you ever met someone in the club or out and about and wanted to get to know them but didn't know how to approach them? Do you ever wonder how you can just be friends with someone without having sex first? The workshop will walk an individual through the steps of how to develop a friendship that could evolve into a relationship. |
| Transgender Law |
Jamie Roberts |
Southeastern Trans Wellness Conference |
| Men, Sex, and Spirit pt. 2 |
Lee Henderson, Jaleel Humphrey, Billy Dixon |
There seems to be a consensus within the African American, Same Gender Loving community that love and relationships do not exist. More specifically, many black SGL men find it increasingly difficult to negotiate and incorporate sexuality with spirituality. This workshop will discuss issues related to Spirituality, Sexuality and a combination of the two. It explores the stereotypes within black SGL relationships. It seeks to challenge how we define our lives separate from heterosexual standards. |
4:00PM
- 5:15PM
| Title |
Presenter |
Description |
| Hip-Hop, Homophobia, and the Black Church |
Vincent Tolliver |
The panel’s purpose is to engender public discourse on the Black Church’s response to Hip-Hop and Homophobia |
| Life Strategic Planning |
LaMont" Montee Jamal" Evans |
Join Montee as he provides a roadmap on how to develop a lifetime plan for those interested in getting more out of their life. Let Montee show you what works at keeping him successful, both personally and professionally. |
| Can We Be Intimate Without Sex? |
Maurice Cook |
This workshop: "Can we be intimate without Sex?" will explore the process of dating. We will discuss various definitions of relationships. We will have demonstrations of intimacy (hand holding, hugging, and eye contact) share affirmations with each other, role play, and some brief meditative exercises. |
| 2006 Spiritual Health Information Session |
Shannon Gresham |
Workshop designed to create a relationship between GLBT individuals and area welcoming churches. The goal is to provide the individual with keys to spiritual health. The workshop reinforces that God loves the GLBT just the way they are. Refreshments will be provided. |
5:30PM
- 6:45PM
| Title |
Presenter |
Description |
| Veil of Secrecy: Shame and Guilt regarding HIV in the African-American Community |
Zina Age |
Combating the silence around the issues of those infected or affected with HIV/Mental Health & Substance Abuse utilizing the Harm Reduction approach for individual impact among professional and non-traditional service providers in the African American community. |
| Healing our Childhood Wounds |
LaMont "Montee Jamal" Evans |
Join Montee as he demonstrations and shares his four-step process for resolving childhood wounds that affect us to this day... some would call it baggage. Let Montee help you unpack the baggage that holds you back from being the best you could ever be. This workshop is not for the faint of heart |
| OUR YOUTH: Building Beloved Community in a Transient World |
Sir Jesse & Clover |
This workshop will present an overview of local Trans & Allied efforts to integrate youth involvement among social struggles that effect the queer community; with emphasis on the importance of being a member of the Beloved Community. The presenters will explore the gender spectrum, offering resources that are currently defining the transgender movement; also the context of greater challenges among queer youth. A panel of trans & allied youth, and youth advocates will field questions from the audience. |
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