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Options for LGBTQ affirming, intersectional talks, seminars, conferences and professional events in Illinois and Iowa
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RACE, CULTURE, AND EDUCATION: THE IMPLICATIONS OF CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE TEACHING Online
OnlineNAACP branches for DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Will counties, and the northwest suburbs of Chicago gather to discuss Culturally Responsive Teaching and how it benefits all students. RSVP required.
C-U PRIDEFEST: QUEERING SEX DETERMINATION Online
A talk that pushes back on oversimplified conceptualizations of sex determination through wildlife ecology, genetics, human development, and social sciences. Led by Jaz Routon and Nathan Alexander.
C-U PRIDEFEST: MAKING THE INVISIBLE VISIBLE Online
OnlineHow have the previous HIV pandemic and the current COVID pandemic affected under-supported individuals and communities? Talk about it here, including suggestions for how to "create more equitable, just, compassionate and healing communities." Streamed through Uniting Pride’s Facebook and Youtube pages.
WERQ! CHICAGO LGBTQ JOB FAIR Chicago IL
Center on Halsted 3656 N. Halsted St., ChicagoJob fair of LGBTQ+ employers seeking LFBTQ+ employees!
GSA CON Des Moines IA
Lincoln High School 2600 Southwest 9th St., Des MoinesThis is a chance for middle and high school youth to celebrate LGBTQ diversity, "collaborate across the spectrum of identities and experiences," and help each other learn to build successful student organizations. Advocacy, leadership and expression are the key thees. Contact Kaylyn at kaylyn@iowasafeschools.org for more information.
AIDSWATCH FALL EVENT Online
OnlineJoin together with people living with and impacted by HIV "to learn about and strategize on key health care policy issues of our times, amid the COVID-19 pandemic and with a focus on racial justice." Focus is on "holding Congress and the Administration to their commitment to end the domestic HIV epidemic."Â AIDSWatch is a grassroots HIV advocacy group for Congressional action. Register online for details to participate in advocacy.
AIDSWATCH FALL EVENT Online
OnlineJoin together with people living with and impacted by HIV "to learn about and strategize on key health care policy issues of our times, amid the COVID-19 pandemic and with a focus on racial justice." Focus is on "holding Congress and the Administration to their commitment to end the domestic HIV epidemic."Â AIDSWatch is a grassroots HIV advocacy group for Congressional action. Register online for details to participate in advocacy.
2021 LGBTQ+ BUSINESS SUMMIT Online
OnlineThe LGBT Chamber of Commerce of Illinois hosts this annual virtual summit featuring workshops, a keynote panel, matchmaking, and a pitch competition.
IOWA SAFE SCHOOLS SPIRIT AWARDS Des Moines IA
Iowa Events Center 730 3rd St, Des MoinesAnnual awards by Iowa Safe Schools to celebrate work statewide to support LGBTQ youth. Cocktail Reception & Silent Auction 7:15 - 9:00PM Dinner & Program
UUCQC COMMUNICATIONS WORKSHOP Online
OnlineUnitarian Universalist Congregation of the Quad Cities helps members build skills and frameworks to promote curiosity, trust, understanding and relationships.
SPILL THE TEA ABOUT OVARIAN CANCER Rock Island IL
Clock Inc. LGBTQ+ Center 4102 46th Ave., Rock IslandThis FREE and informative presentation and Q&A about the risks of gynecological cancers is open to ALL individuals born with ovaries. In collaboration with NormaLeah Ovarian Cancer Initiative. Light refreshments of tea and cookies provided.
MAKE A MALA AND GUIDED MEDITATION Iowa City IA
Beadology Iowa 220 E. Washington St., Iowa CityLearn to make a prayer bracelet, called a Mala, in the Buddhist/Hindu tradition of 27 beads. Guided meditation also offered. Limited capacity; pre-registration encouraged. All classes are masked and socially distanced. Instructor: Alyssa Jakowchuk.
