 Upcoming GQR Events and Calendar
GenderQueer Revolution at Models of Pride
I. FOR YOUTH: The GenderQueer (R)evolution
II. FOR EDUCATORS & MENTAL HEALTH: Trans Youth Mental Health Issues (CEUs available)
I. Models of Pride Workshop
2:30pm-3:45pm
The GenderQueer (R)evolution
Have you ever felt like "M," "F," or
even "FTM" and "MTF" aren't enough? And certainly not "gay,"
"straight," or "queer?" Or that your gender changes by the minute,
hour, day, or season? That maybe you were meant to have more than one
gender? Ever feel that your gender isn't so clear-cut? Or that it falls
right off the map? Open yourself to complexity of identity and
experience, and celebrate your genderqueer, gender-gifted Self! See the
Universe, and so-called reality, with a different eye. Help bring about
the next phase of human (r)evolution by living authentically, creating
possibility, and acting as an agent of change in the world.
- Introducing genderqueer. Going beyond the terms, definitions, and "textbook" ways of looking at different gender experiences.
- Invite participants to embrace gender-giftedness in themselves.
- Invite
involvement and action in a radically changing world, with genderqueer
folks at the forefront of the next stage of human (r)evolution.
II. Models of Pride All-Day Adult Workshop
Trans Youth Mental Health for educators and mental
health providers. See attached for info and registration form, and
visit the website for full schedule of presenters. CEUs available.
MODELS OF PRIDE CONFERENCE
Important Information
 The annual Models of Pride conference (MOP 15) is set for Saturday, October
6, 2007, at Occidental College, 1600 Campus Rd., Los Angeles, 90041.
This is a free conference for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and trans youth
and their allies, ages 14 to 23.
Online registration is available. Also, check out the all-day adult workshop (see below). Professional growth units are available.
THE FIRST 350 YOUTH REGISTRANTS AT THE
CONFERENCE GET FREE T-SHIRTS!
FOOD, NETWORKING, WORKSHOPS, ICEBREAKERS, ENTERTAINMENT, DANCE
CHECK OUT VIDEOS OF ENTERTAINMENT AND WORKSHOPS
FROM MOP 14 (click on News)
TRANSPORTATION FROM THE HIGHLAND PARK, GOLD LINE STATION (SEE WEB SITE FOR DETAILS).
GenderQueer
Revolution Coffeetalk
Sustenance for your genderqueer, gender-gifted Self
GenderQueer Revolution Coffeetalk
Sustenance for your genderqueer, gender-gifted Self
Sunday, August 26, 12-2 PM
Cafe Tropical, 2900 W. Sunset Blvd.
Corner of Sunset and Parkman
4th Sunday every month
Coffeetalk: What is it?
Space, in both the physical and emotional sense, to talk, connect, and find sustenance for our gender-gifted souls in the company of other genderqueer Beings. Sharing how we as genderqueer, gender-fabulous, gender-gifted people integrate the rest of our lives with our unique gender experience. Semi-closed group for anyone who wishes to actively explore the gift of gender and/or their genderqueer experiences and identities.
Who can come?
Anyone open to their unique gender-gifted, genderqueer spirit
Resources for Allies
Our
thanks to our allies and friends, particularly students of psychology and mental health, who wish to learn how to serve trans and genderqueer people. We want to keep Coffeetalk safe for the personal expression and exploration of genderqueer, gender-gifted experience and identity. Therefore, weeagerly invite our allies to our educational and training workshops through our Total Wellness! program created just for YOU. If you have any questions, please write us at info@genderqueerrevolution.org.
Guidelines for Coffeetalk
• Please stay on topic and refrain from crosstalk.
• Please respect the names and pronouns of choice for every one present.
• Please speak with respect using "I" and "feelings" statements as much as possible.
• Please respect the unique gender-gifted, genderqueeriffic spirit of everyone in the room and the multitude of gender identities and expressions, cultures, perspectives, (dis)abilities, philosophies, and so forth.
• Facilitator responsible to halt line of discussion if inappropriate. Try to be mindful of others, and change topics if necessary.
• Please try to assume best intentions all around, ask before giving feedback, and exercise your power as an individual and speak if you feel the need.
Total Wellness!
A Collaborative Trans/Genderqueer Health Workshop Series
Trans/LGBTIQ Sensitivity Trainings, Cultural Competency, and EEO Compliance
Diverse Speakers, Diverse Areas of Expertise
GenderQueer Revolution presents Total Wellness!, a new LGBTIQ/gender health series for providers and community members alike. Each part of the series addresses a different topic and a unique audience, from providers to community members to allies, though all are welcome to each Total Wellness! workshop - Physicians, psychotherapists, nurses, social workers, counselors, clergy, student health services, anyone else who provides physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual health care, and members of the trans/genderqueer/gender-gifted communities.
In addition, GenderQueer Revolution provides trainings for businesses, HR Departments, community organizations, schools, campus organizations, civic groups, anyplace that finds itself needing LGBTIQ training for its employees, members, students, staff, or faculty. Topics include LGBT/Transgender 101, 201, and more specialized topics. We can provide panels or individual speakers, and GenderQueer Revolution and its founder Alexander Yoo, MA have earned awards and honors, and our award-winning speakers have appeared on television, radio, magazines, and combined have well over a century of professional experience around gender.
Email info@genderqueerrevolution.org if you would like information about upcoming Total Wellness! workshops and educational opportunities or if you would like us to conduct sensitivity, cultural competency, or EEO compliance seminars for your organization. |
Alexander Yoo, President
Mike/Michelle Dennis, Treasurer
Rabbi Levi, Secretary
www.genderqueerrevolution.org
Contact GenderQueer Revolution
Online discussion group
Become a GQR MySpace friend
© Copyright 2007, GenderQueer Revolution
Guidelines for
Coffeetalk
•
Please stay on topic and refrain from crosstalk.
• Please respect the names and pronouns of choice
for every one present.
• Please speak with respect using "I" and
"feelings" statements as much as possible.
• Please respect the unique gender-gifted,
genderqueerriffic
spirit of everyone in the room and the multitude of gender identities
and expressions, cultures, perspectives, (dis)abilities, philosophies,
and so forth.
• Facilitator responsible to halt line of
discussion if
inappropriate. Try to be mindful of others, and change topics if
necessary.
• Please try to assume best intentions all
around, ask
before giving feedback, and exercise your power as an individual and
speak if you feel the need.
GenderQueer Revolution Coffeetalk
Sustenance for your genderqueer, gender-gifted Self
Sunday, June 24, 12-2 PM
Cafe Tropical, 2900 W. Sunset Blvd.
Corner of Sunset and Parkman
4th Sunday every month
Next Coffeetalks on 7/22, 8/26
Coffeetalk: What is it?
Space, in both the physical and emotional sense, to talk, connect, and find
sustenance for our gender-gifted souls in the company of other genderqueer Beings. Sharing how we as genderqueer, gender-fabulous, gender-gifted people integrate the rest of our lives with our unique gender experience. Semi-closed group for anyone who wishes to actively explore the gift of gender and/or their genderqueer experiences and identities.
Who can come?
Anyone open to their unique gender-gifted, genderqueer spirit
Resources for Allies
Our
thanks to our allies and friends, particularly students of psychology and mental health, who wish to learn how to serve trans and genderqueer people. We want to keep Coffeetalk safe for the personal expression and exploration of genderqueer, gender-gifted experience and identity. Therefore, weeagerly invite our allies to our educational and training workshops
through our Total Wellness! program created just for YOU. If you have any questions, please write us at info@genderqueerrevolution.org.
Guidelines for Coffeetalk
• Please stay on topic and refrain from crosstalk.
• Please respect the names and pronouns of choice for every one present.
• Please speak with respect using "I" and "feelings" statements as much as possible.
• Please respect the unique gender-gifted, genderqueeriffic spirit of everyone in the room and the multitude of gender identities and expressions, cultures, perspectives, (dis)abilities, philosophies, and so forth.
• Facilitator responsible to halt line of discussion if inappropriate. Try to be mindful of others, and change topics if necessary.
• Please try to assume best intentions all around, ask before giving feedback, and exercise your power as an individual and speak if you feel the need.
Total Wellness!
A Collaborative Trans/Genderqueer Health Workshop Series
Trans/LGBTIQ Sensitivity Trainings, Cultural Competency, and EEO Compliance
Diverse Speakers, Diverse Areas of Expertise
GenderQueer Revolution presents Total Wellness!, a new LGBTIQ/gender health series for providers and community members alike. Each part of the series addresses a different topic and a unique audience, from providers to community members to allies, though all are welcome to each Total Wellness! workshop - Physicians, psychotherapists, nurses, social workers, counselors, clergy, student health services, anyone else who provides physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual health care, and members of the trans/genderqueer/gender-gifted communities. As a provider, community member, or ally, what topics interest you? What do you wish providers knew when approaching trans/genderqueer patients? Which trans health myths would you like to see debunked?
In addition, GenderQueer Revolution provides trainings for businesses, HR Departments, community organizations, schools, campus organizations, civic groups, anyplace that finds itself needing LGBTIQ training for its employees, members, students, staff, or faculty. Topics include LGBT/Transgender 101, 201, and more specialized topics. We can provide panels or individual speakers, and GenderQueer Revolution and its founder Alexander Yoo, MA have earned awards and honors, and our award-winning speakers have appeared on television, radio, magazines,
and combined have well over a century of professional experience around gender.
Email info@genderqueerrevolution.org if you would like information about upcoming Total Wellness! workshops and educational opportunities or if you would like us to conduct sensitivity, cultural competency, or EEO compliance seminars for your organization. |
GenderQueer Revolution Board
Alexander Yoo, President
Mike/Michelle Dennis, Treasurer
Rabbi Levi, Secretary
www.genderqueerrevolution.org
Contact GenderQueer Revolution
Online discussion group
Become a GQR MySpace friend
© Copyright 2007, GenderQueer Revolution
(Please distribute widely! Spread the word! Mental health professionals: Please forward to clients, colleagues, and others in the field. Thank you.)
The FTM Coming Out Support Group
Sponsored by FTM International and GenderQueer Revolution
In association with the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center
Were you labeled female at birth but feel "female" doesn't quite fit?
Are you at the beginning of your transition process, or questioning whether you might be FTM (female-to-male trans) or somewhere along the FTM continuum?
Are you looking for support as you come out to friends, family, and yourself?
FTM International and GenderQueer Revolution together with the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center are pleased to announce...
F-to-?: Coming Out Support
- When: Wednesday evenings, from 7:30-9 PM for 12 weeks
- Where: The L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center at the McDonald/Wright Building, 1625 N. Schrader Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90028
- Start Date: Summer, 2007, as soon as enough participants join
- Facilitators:Alexander Yoo, MA, MFTI (IMF 52075), board member of FTM International and GenderQueer Revolution, and Klara Firestone, MA, MFTI
- Contact Info: Before you can join the group, please make sure to call the facilitators for an intake (required prior to joining) in order to determine whether the group is right for you. Please call (323) 860-5811 for more information and to speak with the facilitators.
Sponsored by FTM International and GenderQueer Revolution in association with the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center
Alexander Yoo, MA, MFTI
FTM International, Executive Board
GenderQueer Revolution, President
Klara Firestone, MA, MFTI
© Copyright 2007, GenderQueer Revolution
A Perfect Pairing! An Unprecedented Collaboration!
GenderQueer Revolution
| Supporting and Empowering GenderQueer, Genderfabulous Beings. | | Celebrating Gender-Giftedness in Every One... | | Beyond Labels. Beyond Gender. Beyond Arbitrary Distinctions and Divisions... | | Fiscal sponsor FTM International, Inc., a 501c(3) Non-Profit Organization |
There's no one quite like Alexis Arquette! One of the famed Arquette siblings, the celeb has appeared in films as diverse as PULP FICTION, THE WEDDING SINGER and WIGSTOCK: THE MOVIE, and was well-known as a drag performer before publicly revealing that she was transitioning from male to female. With humor and poignancy, the eye-opening SHE'S MY BROTHER inventively documents Alexis opening her life to the cameras on her journey of self actualization.
Alexis Arquette: She's My Brother
UK, 2007, 70 min, video
(In English)
Directed By: Matthew Barbato,
Nikki Parrott
There's no one quite like Alexis Arquette! One of the famed Arquette siblings, the celeb has appeared in films as diverse as PULP FICTION,
THE WEDDING SINGER and WIGSTOCK: THE MOVIE, and was well-known as a drag performer before publicly revealing that she was transitioning from male to female. With humor and poignancy, the eye-opening SHE'S MY BROTHER inventively documents Alexis opening her life to the cameras on her journey of self actualization.
POST-SCREENING RECEPTION
Heineken Green Room
Saturday, July 14
3:00pm-6:00pm
IN COLLABORATION WITH: GENDERQUEER REVOLUTION| Screening Schedule |
| Date | Time | Venue | Tickets | | Sat, Jul 14 | 2:00pm | DGA 1 | $12.00 |
|
Please forward widely!
New Resource for the Allies, Friends, Loved Ones, and Tribe of FTMs!
Visit http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FTM_International_AFLOAT
AFLOAT stands for "Allies, Friends, Loved Ones, and Tribe,"
The partners, parents, children, families, and friends of FTMs
Support and discussion unique to your experiences and needs
Visit the FTM International-supported online discussion group for "Allies, Friends, Loved Ones, and Tribe," the partners, parents, children, families, and friends of FTMs. There you will find support and discussion unique to your experiences and needs. Prospective members, once you send in the Yahoo group membership request, please send a confirmation email as soon as possible (to FTM_International_AFLOAT-owner@yahoogroups.com) indicating that you are a loved one to (an) FTM(s). Even if you've included a little note with your membership form, we really need you to send a separate confirmation email so we can continue to keep this a safe space. Thank you for understanding the heart behind this request.
We created this discussion group in order for the loved ones of FTMs to share with each other, ask questions, and get feedback from others who alone can understand your unique role as a loved one to an FTM. In addition, we've made this space open to those FTMs who offer themselves as sounding boards, to answer the questions you as a loved one of an FTM would love to ask actual FTMs. (Note: We reserve the discussion group at FTM_International_Discussion@yahoogroups.com for FTMs/those on the FTM spectrum.)
(Please note that this is NOT a dating, hookup, or personals group. If you are looking for those kinds of connections, there are other resources for that. )
Check out FTM International's other online presences:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FTM_International
The FTM_International announcements list welcomes FTMs and their friends, family, allies, and others in the trans community
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FTM_International_Discussion
The FTM_International_Discussion group, reserved for those on the FTM spectrum as a safe space for discussion
www.ftmi.org
One of the finest online resources with nearly every FTM link and referral available.
Thank you very much,
-FTM International
Group Owner and Board
AN UNPRECEDENTED EVENT
THIS WEEKEND, June 9-10
GenderQueer Revolution at Los Angeles Pride, 2007
An Outreach Partner with and Mentee Organization to Christopher Street West
GenderQueer Revolution and Christopher Street West have been
cultivating an unprecedented ongoing collaborative relationship that in
addition to a year-long organizational mentorship means GenderQueer
Revolution is making its debut appearance in Los Angeles Pride THIS YEAR during the Parade, on the Empowerment Stage, and all weekend at the Empowerment Zone.
For more information:
SATURDAY, JUNE 9:
- 4-6 PM: Stop by the
Empowerment Zone where GenderQueer Revolution will be staffing the
area! Look for our giveaways and genderqueer swag!
- 7-8 PM: Check out GenderQueer Revolution's Performance, Presentation, & Consciousness Raising on the Empowerment Stage!
Empowerment Stage Schedule
Noon – 3:00 PM: Sumo and Karoke at Oasis of Pride
4:00 – 5:00 PM: LGBT Youth Panel
5:00 – 7:00 PM: Lesbian Visibility Stage
7:00 – 8:00 PM: GenderQueer Revolution Performance, Presentation, & Consciousness Raising
8:00 - 10:00 PM: Transcend Performances
10:00 – 11:00 PM: LAGLC Performances
SUNDAY, JUNE 10:
- 11-?: GenderQueer Revolution will march in the Parade with other Trans/Gender community organizations!
- 1-3 PM: Stop by the Empowerment Zone where
GenderQueer Revolution will be staffing the area! Look for our
giveaways and genderqueer swag!
- 4-5 PM: Check out GenderQueer Revolution's Performance, Presentation, & Consciousness Raising on the Empowerment Stage!
Empowerment Stage Schedule
2:00 – 4:00 PM: Transcend
4:00 – 5:00 PM: GenderQueer Revolution Performance, Presentation, & Consciousness Raising
5:00 – 7:00 PM: Lesbian Visibility Stage
7:00 – 8:00 PM: LAGLC
8:00 – 10:00 PM: Dance Party
GenderQueer Revolution is featuring performers/presenters/Beings who
embodied genderqueer S/spirit in their pieces and their whole Gestalt,
their whole Selves.
The vision: Each performer/presenter will have time to do what they will, somehow answering the question, "What does genderqueer (or whatever other words you use to describe your gendergifted, genderqueerriffic self) mean (to me)?" in a provocative, enlightening way through performance and postmodern subversive statements that will enliven, entertain,
energize, and also, educate the wider world about genderqueer.
Featuring Kalil Cohen, Rubi Rodriguez, The Goddess, and more...
To quote a genderqueer performer,
"[Genderqueer]
individuals subvert hegemony simply by living and breathing. Gender
fluid and Genderqueer people create change in language. And thus
actually, actively create change...consciousness raising at its finest!"
We look forward to seeing you actively raising consciousness with us!
-GenderQueer Revolution Board
Rabbi Levi, Secretary
Mike/Michelle Dennis, Treasurer
Alexander the Great/Goddess, President
Contact GenderQueer Revolution Staff
GenderQueer Revolution Discussion Group
© Copyright 2007, GenderQueer Revolution
Saturday, May 26, 2007: GenderQueer Revolution at The Goddess Temple of Orange County
Mike/Michelle Dennis and Alexander "The Goddess" Yoo, two GenderQueer Revolution board members, will be guest speaking at The Goddess Temple of Orange County for an event entitled "Storytelling - Shapeshifters: A Two-Spirit Evening" to share about their connection to the Feminine Divine, their experiences with spirituality, their perspective on the Divine Female and other gender perspectives into spirituality, their relationship with The Goddess, and the Goddess in them.
From http://www.goddesstempleoforangecounty.com/calendarofevents.html
Saturday, May 26
A TEMPLE-SPONSORED EVENT
STORYTELLING: "SHAPESHIFTERS: A TWO-SPIRIT EVENING" with Storyteller GILLIAN CAMERON and FRIENDS (for men and women)
TIME: 7-9 PM
COST: $10/person; special prices for TEMPLE pledging priestesses: Stars and Moon: complimentary; Sun: $5, Earth: $8
DESCRIPTION: "The Indian looked upon these unique individuals as something special the Great Mystery created to teach us.These people had something special to tell us." -Russell Means Join us for this unique experience of three lifestyles that may be very different from your own. Three transgendered human beings will share their memorable and fascinating life stories. Leading the evening is storyteller Gillian Cameron of Los Angeles, who teaches the spiritual, historical and personal philosophy of the transgendered soul and mythic archetype through story, song, and intimate discourse. According to birth records, one in one hundred persons is born with "ambiguous genitalia." What is male? What is female? How and why do we label people with a gender and what does it mean? Where do intrasexed human beings fit? Where do those who have chosen to live as the "other gender" fit? The Native Americans recognize the "two-spirit" as uniquely gifted. The Hindus have an entire class of respected and accepted cross-dressing male dancers. The TEMPLE holds that all beings are Divine and deserve our respect and compassion. No matter your personal opinion of these issues, come for an evening that may open your eyes and heart. Question and answer period follows.
INFORMATION: 949/651-0564
GenderQueer Revolution Board
-Alexander Yoo, MA, President
-Rabbi Levi, Secretary
-Mike/Michelle Dennis, Treasurer
www.genderqueerrevolution.org
info@genderqueerrevolution.org
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/genderqueerrevolution
http://www.myspace.com/genderqueerrevolution
© Copyright 2007, GenderQueer Revolution
(Please do spread the word if you can! Thank you!)
From the GenderQueer Revolution Board: Please see the contact information and instructions for submission (below).
Deadline: May 25, 2007
GenderQueer Revolution, as part of an unprecedented agreement with Christopher Street West, will be presenting at the Empowerment Stage at CSW Pride this year on June 9 and 10th. We are looking for genderqueer performers with presentations/performance pieces with a uniquely genderqueer feel that will enliven, entertain, energize, and also, educate the wider world about genderqueer at one of the largest Pride events in the world. Those selected will have the opportunity to promote their art and their uniquely genderqueer selves by performing before a vast and diverse audience at Pride (including the throngs of people in the entertainment industry) and by selling art and merchandise.
Interested? Then we need to hear from you by May 25! Our selection committee will want to get a feel for you as a performer/presenter as well as your performance. You must provide video of the EXACT performance piece you would like to submit, preferably before a live audience (or reference past GenderQueer Revolution events at which you have performed). Your performance piece/presentation should fall between 10-15 minutes in length. We will have access to microphones, equipment to play audio CDs, and guitar amplifiers.
Send links to video to info@genderqueerrevolution.org , or email us if you will be performing in the area sometime between now and the 25th.
-GenderQueer Revolution Board
(Please distribute widely. Thank you.)Sunday, May 27, 2007! GenderQueer Revolution, Los Angeles Chapter invites you to Coffeetalk!
Next Coffeetalks: 6/24, 7/22.
GenderQueer Revolution Los Angeles Chapter's Coffeetalk
Get sustenance for your gender-fabulous Self!
Sunday, May 27, 12-2 PM
Look for us in the meeting room of Cafe Tropical
2900 W. Sunset Blvd.
Silverlake, Los Angeles CA
www.genderqueerrevolution.org
www.myspace.com/genderqueerrevolution
This month we will discuss how we as genderqueer, gender-fabulous, gender-gifted people integrate the rest of our lives with our genders. We might also talk about how ___-queerness goes beyond gender-, but into all the other elements of who we are, including race, ethnicity, philosophy, class, religion, age, language, and creed.
The Los Angeles Chapter of GenderQueer Revolution has Coffeetalk at Cafe Tropical, (on the corner of Sunset and Parkman in Silverlake), a friendly Cuban bakery with some of the best coffee in LA in a large, comfortable back room where we can freely talk, connect, and find sustenance for our gender-gifted souls.
Suggested donation of $2
Can't make it to Southern California? Whether or not you have a GQR chapter in your location, we want to invite you to the GQR-LA chat! We have been developing even better ways in which we can include our worldwide community, such as telephone conference, video conference, various kinds of IM, and so forth. Do you have an idea for how we can make GQR-LA's Coffeetalk more interactive and inclusive? Let us know! We want to launch our new interactive chat as soon as possible, and our Tech Team wants to hear from YOU.
At last count...GenderQueer Revolution has OVER 1500 MySpace Friends,
Fellow revolutionaries who believe in gender-gifted, gender-fabulous space and the unique gift of gender in each and every Being. We want to express our sincerest thanks to everyone who has been leaving such wonderful, heartfelt comments. Your comments and messages just confirm what we know, what drives us and motivates us in the work, that many others feel as we feel and see what we see, and want to connect with the worldwide movement of individuals who share their heart cry. Viva La Revolucion, indeed.
-GenderQueer Revolution Board
"A great revolution in just one single individual will help achieve a change in the destiny of a society and, further, will enable a change in the destiny of humankind." -Daisaku Ikeda
"Revolution is not the uprising against preexisting order, but the setting up of a new order contradictory to the traditional one" -Jose Ortega y Gasset
"A great many people think they are thinking when they are really rearranging their prejudices." -William James
"The uncreative mind can spot wrong answers, but it takes a very creative mind to spot wrong questions." -Antony Jay
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www.genderqueerrevolution.org
info@genderqueerrevolution.org
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/genderqueerrevolution
http://www.myspace.com/genderqueerrevolution
© Copyright 2007, GenderQueer Revolution
Guidelines for Coffeetalk
Please stay on topic and refrain from crosstalk.
- Please respect the names and pronouns of choice for every one present.
- Please speak with respect using "I" and "feelings" statements as much as possible.
- Please respect the unique gender-gifted, genderqueeriffic spirit of everyone in the room and the multitude of gender identities and expressions, cultures, perspectives, (dis)abilities, philosophies, and so forth.
- Facilitator responsible to halt line of discussion if inappropriate, and let's all try to be mindful of everyone's comfort and change topics if necessary.
- Please try to assume best intentions all around, ask before giving feedback, and exercise your power as an individual and speak if you feel the need.
(Please distribute widely. Thank you.)Sunday, April 22, 2007! GenderQueer Revolution, Los Angeles Chapter invites you to Coffeetalk!
Next Coffeetalks: 5/27, 6/24, 7/22.
GenderQueer Revolution Los Angeles Chapter's Coffeetalk
Get sustenance for your gender-fabulous Self!
Sunday, April 22, 12-2 PM
Look for us in the meeting room of Cafe Tropical
2900 W. Sunset Blvd.
Silverlake, Los Angeles CA
www.genderqueerrevolution.org
www.myspace.com/genderqueerrevolution
This month we will discuss how we as genderqueer, gender-fabulous, gender-gifted people integrate the rest of our lives with our genders. We might also talk about how ___-queerness goes beyond gender-, but into all the other elements of who we are, including race, ethnicity, philosophy, class, religion, age, language, and creed. (We might also share any discoveries we made about ourselves at the Gender Leadership Summit last month, for those who attended).
The Los Angeles Chapter of GenderQueer Revolution has Coffeetalk at Cafe Tropical, (on the corner of Sunset and Parkman in Silverlake), a friendly Cuban bakery with some of the best coffee in LA in a large, comfortable back room where we can freely talk, connect, and find sustenance for our gender-gifted souls.
Suggested donation of $2
Can't make it to Southern California? Whether or not you have a GQR chapter in your location, we want to invite you to the GQR-LA chat! We have been developing even better ways in which we can include our worldwide community, such as telephone conference, video conference, various kinds of IM, and so forth. Do you have an idea for how we can make GQR-LA's Coffeetalk more interactive and inclusive? Let us know! We
want to launch our new interactive chat as soon as possible, and our Tech Team wants to hear from YOU.
At last count...GenderQueer Revolution has OVER 1400 MySpace Friends,
Fellow revolutionaries who believe in gender-gifted, gender-fabulous space and the unique gift of gender in each and every Being. We want to express our sincerest thanks to everyone who has been leaving such wonderful, heartfelt comments. Your comments and messages just confirm what we know, what drives us and motivates us in the work, that many others feel as we feel and see what we see, and want to connect with the worldwide movement of individuals who share their heart cry. Viva La Revolucion, indeed.
-GenderQueer Revolution Board
"A great revolution in just one single individual will help achieve a change in the destiny of a society and, further, will enable a change in the destiny of humankind." -Daisaku Ikeda
"Revolution is not the uprising against preexisting order, but the setting up of a new order contradictory to the traditional one" -Jose Ortega y Gasset
"A great many people think they are thinking when they are really rearranging their prejudices." -William James
"The uncreative mind can spot wrong answers, but it takes a very creative mind to spot wrong questions." -Antony Jay
---
www.genderqueerrevolution.org
info@genderqueerrevolution.org
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/genderqueerrevolution
http://www.myspace.com/genderqueerrevolution
© Copyright 2007, GenderQueer Revolution
3/25/07 - GenderQueer Revolution at Trans Leadership Summit, at USC. (Please forward to others!)
Trans Leadership Summit Co-Sponsored in Part by GenderQueer Revolution. Check out GQR events throughout the Summit!
i.) GenderQueer Revolution, LA Chapter welcomes you to Coffeetalk on Sunday, March 25.
ii.) Check out presentations by GenderQueer Revolution representatives throughout the Summit. Check schedule for details.
(Please distribute widely. Thank you.)
This month only! GenderQueer Revolution, Los Angeles' Coffeetalk will be at USC as part of the Trans Leadership Summit, from 1-3PM! (Next Coffeetalks: 4/22, 5/27, 6/24 at our regular time and location, Cafe Tropical from 12-2 PM.)
GenderQueer Revolution Los Angeles Chapter's Coffeetalk
Get sustenance for your gender-fabulous Self!
For the month of March ONLY, GenderQueer Revolution LA's Coffeetalk will be part of the Transgender Leadership Summit, Leaders Working Together for Equality, the 2nd Annual Transgender Leadership Summit, March 23-25, 2007, at the Topping Center at University of Southern California, Los Angeles.
FREE REGISTRATION! Make sure to register today! For more information about the Summit, go HERE for more information including the schedule, and to register.
GQR's Coffeetalk will be taking place on the last day of the Summit, Sunday, March 25, from 1-3PM. (FTM Alliance members can leave at 1:30 for Guys Chat).
For directions to the Summit, go to the USC website.
www.genderqueerrevolution.org
www.myspace.com/genderqueerrevolution
This month we will discuss how we as genderqueer, gender-fabulous, gender-gifted people integrate the rest of our lives with our genders. We might also talk about how ___-queerness goes beyond gender-, but into all the other elements of who we are, including race, ethnicity, philosophy, class, religion, age, language, and creed.
How do we process reexamination and recreation of our life narratives, gender and otherwise? The stories that others assign to us (and that sometimes we assign to ourselves), the details of supreme importance to us in our narratives for whatever conscious or unconscious reasons, the areas that divert from or align with well-known or well-rehearsed narratives - how do we make sense of it all? How do we value our unique narratives without shame and fear?
The Los Angeles Chapter of GenderQueer Revolution usually has Coffeetalk at Cafe Tropical, (on the corner of Sunset and Parkman in Silverlake), a friendly Cuban bakery with some of the best coffee in LA in a large, comfortable back room where we can freely talk, connect, and find sustenance for our gender-gifted souls.
Suggested donation of $2
Can't make it to Southern California? Whether or not you have a GQR chapter in your location, we want to invite you to the GQR-LA chat! We have been developing even better ways in which we can include our worldwide community, such as telephone conference, video conference, various kinds of IM, and so forth. Do you have an idea for how we can make GQR-LA's Coffeetalk more interactive and inclusive? Let us know! We want to launch our new interactive chat as soon as possible, and our Tech Team wants to hear from YOU.
More details of all the exciting developments, events, and other things GQR has planned for 2007, coming soon, or write us at info@genderqueerrevolution.org. Interact with other uniquely gender-gifted individuals at The GQR MySpace and at our online discussion group.
At last count...GenderQueer Revolution has
OVER 1300 MySpace FRIENDS,
Fellow revolutionaries who believe in gender-gifted, gender-fabulous space and the unique gift of gender in each and every Being.
Also, we wanted to express our sincerest thanks to everyone who have been leaving such wonderful, heartfelt comments. Your comments and messages
just confirm what we know, what drives us and motivates us in the work, that many others feel as we feel and see what we see, and want to
connect with the worldwide movement of individuals who share their heart cry.
Viva La Revolucion, indeed
-GenderQueer Revolution Board
Mike/Michelle Dennis, Treasurer
Rabbi Levi, Secretary
Alexander D. Roberto Jose. S.Z. Yoo, MA, President
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"A great revolution in just one single individual will help achieve a change in the destiny of a society and, further, will enable a change in the destiny of humankind." -Daisaku Ikeda
"Revolution is not the uprising against preexisting order, but the setting up of a new
order contradictory to the traditional one" -Jose Ortega y Gasset
"A great many people think they are thinking when they are really rearranging their prejudices." -William James
"The uncreative mind can spot wrong answers, but it takes a very creative mind to spot wrong questions." -Antony Jay
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www.genderqueerrevolution.org
info@genderqueerrevolution.org
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/genderqueerrevolution
http://www.myspace.com/genderqueerrevolution
© Copyright 2007, GenderQueer Revolution
New, Groundbreaking Workshop Series: Total Wellness! addressing all facets of health for the providers and various pockets of the trans/genderqueer communities
GenderQueer Revolution and FTM International proudly present...
Total Wellness!
February 17, 12-2 PM
A Trans/Genderqueer Health Workshop
The first of many workshops in this NEW trans/genderqueer health
series
Featuring various presenters with different areas of expertise
For providers and community members alike
The Total Wellness! series
will offer learning and collaborative opportunities for both providers
and community members. Each part of the series will feature a different
topic and address a unique audience, from providers to community
members to allies, though all are welcome to each Total Wellness! workshop.
This installment of Total Wellness! will
offer a sampler of the kinds
of issues to be addressed in future workshops and seminars, will gauge
community and provider interest in specific topics, and will evaluate
current provider and community access to information and services.
More details upcoming...
Where and When:
Saturday, February 17, 2007, 12-2 PM
Metropolitan Community Church
8714 Santa Monica Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA 90069
Presenters:
Rabbi Levi
Hospice Director, Chaplain
Supervisor, President of FTM International, GenderQueer Revolution
Executive Board member, Trans-Unity Icon Award Recipient, and trans
health advocate
Maddie Deutsch, M.D.
Transgender, genderqueer
ER physician who has recently opened her own practice to address the
needs of those on the fringes of society, including trans/genderqueer
and other gender-gifted individuals
Alexander Yoo, MA, MFTI
Founder/President GenderQueer Revolution, psychotherapist, community consultant, educator
Physicians,
psychotherapists, nurses, social workers, counselors, clergy,
Anyone else who provides physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual health care, and
Members of the
trans/genderqueer/gender-gifted communities,
STAY TUNED
for upcoming
Total Wellness! workshops and educational opportunities.
To RSVP, please send your name, organization/affiliation, your interest
in trans/genderqueer health as a provider, community member, ally, or a
combination, and the number of spaces you would like to reserve to
info@genderqueerrevolution.org.
As
a provider, community member, or ally, what topics interest you? What
would you like to see? What do you wish providers knew when approaching
trans/genderqueer patients? Which trans health myths would you like to
see clarified in a frank, scientifically-sound discussion? What have
you always wondered about "the other side," coming from a patient or
provider perspective?
Let us know!
Special thanks to MCC Los Angeles for providing the space and
for their continued support of the trans/gender communities.
Donations of $10-20 accepted; no one turned away for lack of funds. All are welcome.
GENDERQUEER REVOLUTION BOARD
Rabbi Levi Alter, Secretary
Rabbi
Levi Alter is the fourth of five generations of intersex in his family.
His current work for gender inclusion in religion, health care and
other fields includes being a speaker for Transgender Day of
Remembrance, Trans Unity and many other events, being the webmaster and
moderater for FTM International, FTM Alliance of Los Angeles,
TranSpirituality, GQR, Jewish_FTM and EthnicFtM. Most recently Levi
worked tirelessly on the case of a young FTM in solitary confinement at
a women's prison without access to his testosterone and succeeded in having his hormone replacement
therapy reinstated. Levi's previous professional experiences include
being on the clinical faculty of UCLA Medical Center, being a
university department chairman and professor and being the executive
director of a television production company and a computer consulting
firm. Levi was honored with the Icon Award for lifetime service to the
gender community June 5, 2005 at Trans Unity Pride.
Mike/Michelle Dennis, Treasurer
Mike/Michelle
Dennis is a male bodied, heterosexual (attracted to women, bio and
trans), with a transgender gender identity, and genderqueer in gender
expression. Mike/Michelle spends about 1/2 time as Mike and 1/2 time as
Michelle in the world. He/she is out in all areas of his/her life.
Since retiring in 2003, Mike/Michelle has become active in the local
and national transgender communities as an advocate for gender rights,
the empowerment of transgender persons, and as an educator about
transgender life for the non-transgender world. Before retirement,
Mike/Michelle was a finance/budget professional in local government for
over 35 years. He/she also teaches at the university level at UCLA and
the Cal State Universities.
Alexander Yoo, MA, MFTI, Founder/President
Alexander Yoo, Antioch University, Los Angeles Applied Community Psychology alumnus,
made crucial
contributions to Antioch community life through his vigilant, ardent activism
from the moment he started the program. In
part through his efforts at Antioch, the LGBTIQ movement gained
unprecedented momentum. As one of the founding members of the LGBTIQ
Alliance, he and others at AULA contributed to the introduction of a new LGBTIQ specialization in the MA Psychology program.
--
"A great revolution in just one single individual
will help achieve a change in the destiny of a society and, further,
will enable a change in the destiny of humankind." -Daisaku Ikeda
"Revolution
is not the uprising against preexisting order, but the setting up of a
new order contradictory to the traditional one" -Jose Ortega y Gasset
"A great many people think they are thinking when they are really rearranging their prejudices." -William James
"The uncreative mind can spot wrong answers, but it takes a very creative mind to spot wrong questions." -Antony Jay
---
www.genderqueerrevolution.org
info@genderqueerrevolution.org
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/genderqueerrevolution
http://www.myspace.com/genderqueerrevolution
© Copyright 2007, GenderQueer Revolution
Ventura County GenderQueer Events: The Freedom Sings Out Rainbow Chorus performances
The Freedom Sings Out Rainbow Chorus is made up of trans, intersex, genderqueer, gay, and lesbian members, of various cultural backgrounds and faiths. If you reside in the Ventura County area, consider joining the Freedom Sings Out Rainbow Chorus! People of all genders, singing ability, vocal range (no such thing as "too high" or "too low") experience, and faiths or lack thereof welcome.
The Chorus offers you an opportunity to spend time with gender-gifted people and to practice your singing in a group, for those of you too shy to sing, or who think you can't, or whose voices have changed due to age, smoking, disuse, or, ahem, various hormone complements. Everyone can indeed, sing, in some way, shape, or form, so share your unique gift with other awesome individuals! Did you know that singing has numerous health and medical applications? It's true! You want a "natural high?" Nothing like group singing to get that going!
If you absolutely do not feel comfortable singing, you can still come watch the chorus rehearse and offer encouragement, just to spend time with wonderful, accepting, genderfabulous people.
Chorus rehearsal happens to coincide with the FTM International Reed Erickson Chapter's meeting, so if you identify as FTM, you can also fellowship with other FTM individuals as well.
A message from Rabbi Levi, Executive Board member of GenderQueer Revolution, President of FTM International, and active member of the Freedom Sings Out Rainbow Chorus...
FTMI San Buenaventura Reed Erickson Chapter invites our friends to celebrate the winter holidays with us at three events for the community in Ventura County and adjacent areas:
12/15: Friday evening, 7-9 PM at the Ventura County Rainbow Alliance 2021 Sperry Avenue Ventura, CA 93003 will be a Holiday Wrap Party to wrap presents for fifty young children in Ventura County with HIV, refreshments will be provided by WIN, holiday music will be provided by Freedom Sings Out Rainbow Chorus.
12/16: Saturday evening, 7-9 PM at the AIDS Benefit, G and 4th Streets, Oxnard, CA will be a a benefit gourmet dinner and concert with holiday music performed by Freedom Sings Out Rainbow Chorus.
12/17: Sunday morning, 10-11 at the All Saints MCC 2550 E. Main Street, Ventura, CA 93003 will be a special service for all faiths with holiday music by Freedom Sings Out Rainbow Chorus.
11/15-16/2006: CSULB and GenderQueer Revolution Celebrate the Transgender Day of Remembrance
GenderQueer Revolution proudly supports Beyond the Binary which in association with the CSULB Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Resource Center, is producing CSULB's Transgender Day of Remembrance! Please see enclosed press release and flyer for more information and the schedule of events.
If you cannot view the flyer attached below, please see the copy included for your convenience:
C A L I F O R N I A S T A T E U N I V E R S I T Y, L O N G B E A C H
LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, AND TRANSGENDER RESOURCE CENTER
Press Release
October 27, 2006
Cal State Long Beach Raises Visibility of Gender Identity and Expression Issues with Transgender Day of Remembrance Events
MEDIA CONTACT:
Sumi Braun, Student Organizer
California State University, Long Beach
sbraun@csulb.edu
310.614.4713
Transgender Day of Remembrance is an important time for us to not only cry for those who have fallen victim to anti-trans hatred and violence, but also for us to be angry for living in a society that ignores these deaths.
-Sumi Braun, Student Organizer.
California State University, Long Beach November 15, 2006 - The campus Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Resource Center will host Transgender Day of Remembrance programming for the first time at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) on Wednesday, November 15, 2006 and Thursday, November 16, 2006. The purpose of this event is to raise awareness of hate crimes against transgender individuals and people who are targeted because of their gender identity and/or gender expression. This event is also an opportunity for non-transgender individuals to become allies and advocate for people who have endured harassment because of their gender identity and/or gender expression.
Scheduled events include the following:
Wednesday, November 15, 2006
* 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. - Introduction to Gender Identity and Gender Expression (University Student Union 304)
Thursday, November 16, 2006
* 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. - Trans/Genderqueer Speakers' Panel (Multicultural Center, Faculty Office 3 - Room 2)
* 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. - Candlelight Vigil (Commencement Field, South Campus)
Transgender Day of Remembrance is an international event that raises visibility of gender identity and expression issues. The first Day of Remembrance event was a candlelight vigil held in San Francisco in 1999. This Day of Remembrance was held in honor of Rita Hester, a transwoman who was murdered in her apartment outside Boston, Massachusetts on November 28, 1998. Ms. Hester died of multiple stab wounds, and her murder remains unsolved. Her death sparked the creation of a web project (rememberingourdead.org) dedicated to immortalizing persons killed because of anti-transgender prejudice.
Talia Duran, student organizer, explains why she chose to get involved with Transgender Day of Remembrance as an ally, "Transgender Day of Remembrance is important to me because my partner is transgendered. We all need to know about these hate crimes because awareness brings change."
CSULB Division of Student Services Sponsors for Transgender Day of Remembrance events include: The LGBT Resource Center at CSULB; Project Choice: Asian Pacific Islander Students for Substance Abuse and HIV Prevention; Rainbow Coalition; Delta Lambda Phi Chapter; Counseling and Psychological Services; and Student Life and Development. Campus collaborators include: Episcopal Campus Ministry at CSULB; United Methodist Campus Ministry; Multicultural Resource Center; and Women's Resource Center.
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The LGBT Resource Center at CSULB is a student-run organization that strives to promote full inclusion of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, transsexual, intersex, queer-identified, and questioning individuals and their allies at CSULB. The center also strives to eliminate heterosexism, homophobia, gender identity oppression, sexism, classism, racism, ableism, and other blatant and institutional forms of marginalization by providing advocacy, collection, and dissemination of information and resources, and supporting campus queer and ally organizations.
Past GQR Events and Calendar
January 2006 Countdown to G.E.N.D.E.R.S. Performance
GenderQueer Revolution Cabaret Performance and Visual Art Exhibit (countdown to G.E.N.D.E.R.S.)
When: Saturday, January 14, 2006
7 PM, Room A1017: VIP Reception, pre-show art viewing, and meet-the-artists
8-10, Room A1000: GenderQueer Revolution CABARET!
Where: Antioch University, Los Angeles
400 Corporate Pointe, Culver City, CA 90230. Map and Directions at www.antiochla.edu
A delightful performance event and visual art exhibition changing the rules about gender, exploring the concept of genderqueer, challenging binaries, in gender and everything else, guiding those in attendance into a "Twilight Zone" experience, dispersing preconceived ideas. $5-20 suggested donation; $35 for a VIGNP hors d'oeuvres reception (Very Important Gender Neutral Person) with the artists and performers before the performance. Enjoy the art exhibit, performance, music, and comedy by local and national gender fluid artists. Producers: Alexander Yoo, Suzi Landolphi, & GQR Board. Visual Art Curator: Jessica Lawless
Presented By GenderQueer Revolution
In association with The LGBTIQ Alliance of Antioch University, the Antioch University Counseling Center, and The Ways of Being
By the GQ+artistic community, For the GQ+artistic community .
March 2006 Countdown to G.E.N.D.E.R.S. Spiritual Experience
Discover your inner god/ness-goodness at this total immersion experiential spiritual gender workshop led by GQ clergy. 4/15: 2 PM-Spirituality workshop for all genders, S/spirits (MCC WeHo)
GenderQueer Revolution Presents Phase II of the Countdown to G.E.N.D.E.R.S.*
Two fabulous events, back-to-back
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Saturday, April 15
West Hollywood, CA
I. Trans/GenderQueer Spirituality Workshop
II. Trans/Genderqueer Literature Celebration
www.genderqueerrevolution.org
Trans/GenderQueer Spirituality: 2:00-5:30 PM, at Metropolitan Community Church (MCC) in West Hollywood
8714 Santa Monica Boulevard
West Hollywood, CA 90069
GenderQueer Revolution is hosting a trans/genderqueer-focused spirituality workshop, an interactive, playful, experiential event exploring trans/genderqueer spirituality. Open to all genders, philosophies, spiritualities, traditions (or lack thereof), however you relate with yourself and nurture relationships with others. Celebrate your unique self -- gender, spirituality, intellect, psyche, and all -- and share your unique perspective into the Universe with other gender-gifted Beings across the genderqueer and trans continuum. Music, art, stories, play, sharing, laughter, tears, and more. Take part in all or some of the workshop activities, and expect to leave refreshed, challenged, and more open to the possibilities of the Universe. If you have any questions or would like to RSVP (highly recommended), please contact us at genderqueerrevolution@gmail.com.
Stay tuned for the second half of day's events, the Trans/GenderQueer Literature Celebration...
4/15: 7 PM-Trans/GenderQueer Literary Celebration (Circus of Books, WH)
Look for the ad in the April edition of the Lesbian News!
Also, tune in to the West Hollywood cable network, which will film and broadcast this event!
GenderQueer Revolution Presents Phase II of the Countdown to G.E.N.D.E.R.S.*
Two fabulous events, back-to-back
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Saturday, April 15
West Hollywood, CA
I. Trans/GenderQueer Spirituality Workshop
II. Trans/Genderqueer Literature Celebration
www.genderqueerrevolution.org
After nourishing your S/spirit at the trans/genderqueer spirituality workshop (sponsored by GQR, hosted by MCC West Hollywood), come nourish your mind at the...
Trans/Genderqueer Literature Celebration: 7:00-9:30 PM, at Circus of Books in West Hollywood
8230 Santa Monica Boulevard
West Hollywood, CA 90046
Join us at Circus of Books in West Hollywood for the Trans/GenderQueer Literature Celebration, sponsored by GenderQueer Revolution, Circus of Books, and the West Hollywood Transgender Taskforce, City of West Hollywood. Circus of Books is proud to continue to cultivate a mutually beneficial partnership with the gender community with this event. Come hear notable local and national trans and gender-gifted authors and poets read selections from their work. See the performances, buy the books, get the autographs, all in one night! Featuring Solidad Decosta, Talia Mae Bettcher, Ryka Aoki de la Cruz, Rosalyne Blumenstein, Diviana Ingravallo, and many more.
Also featuring:
Autographed copies of the very pieces of literature read by the authors themselves
Other Trans/GenderQueer literature available for purchase at Circus of Books
RAFFLE! Autographed copies of Kate Bornstein's book _Nearly Roadkill_
Portions of the proceeds go toward the work of GenderQueer Revolution including the G.E.N.D.E.R.S.* conference, the trans/genderqueer authors and poets at the event, and the promotion and visibility of trans/genderqueer literature, art, and culture.
Organized by Alexander Yoo, GQR Board. In association with the West Hollywood Transgender Taskforce, The City of West Hollywood.
Trans-Unity
The largest transgender festival in the world, sponsored in part by GenderQueer Revolution.
Time and Location of the Two-Part GenderQueer Revolution Workshop at Trans-Unity
Renberg Auditorium
10-11:30 and 12:30-1:30
GenderQueer Revolution at Trans-Unity: 2-part workshop
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GenderQueer Revolution invites you to our
Two-Part Workshop at Trans-Unity Pride
Sunday, June 4
For more information about Trans-Unity VII go to www.lagaycenter.org
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I. GenderQueer panel presentation and discussion
II. A vision-actualization session in anticipation of the G.E.N.D.E.R.S. conference, July 1-2, 2006
The Village at Ed Gould Plaza
1125 N. McCadden Place
Los Angeles, CA 90038
Panel presentation
Come hear and interact with our panelists, representing many different points on the genderqueer/gender-gifted/beyond-gender spectrum, including Shirley Bushnell, Solidad Decosta, Alex Allen, Mike/Michelle Dennis, and Rabbi Levi. We will hear each of these unique stories and journeys and have opportunity to share from and reflect on our own experiences.
G.E.N.D.E.R.S. vision-actualizing
After the panel discussion, stay for the discussion around G.E.N.D.E.R.S., especially if you would count yourself among those who not only see your gender as a gift, but also feel that your artistic, academic, spiritual, world-changing self together with your gender, make up only part of the total gestalt of your Being. Anyone who would like to contribute, volunteer, offer support, offer their organizational prowess, or in some way lend their artistic, academic, spiritual, world-changing energy to the conference. Get a better sense for the unique kind of energy we want G.E.N.D.E.R.S. to have and what we already have planned. Think interactive, experiential, multi-modal, and inclusive, not to mention "merging of spheres," "blurred lines," and "integration of mind, body, S/spirit." Let's share ways we can further actualize something as radically multi-dimensional as G.E.N.D.E.R.S., GenderQueer Equality Now: Deconstructing Everything, Revitalizing S/spirits.
Have ideas now? Let's talk!
Email us, and let's share ways we can further actualize something as
radically multi-dimensional as G.E.N.D.E.R.S. (GenderQueer Equality Now:
Deconstructing Everything, Revitalizing S/spirits). (With something as
unique as G.E.N.D.E.R.S., live conversation would work better than email
exchange.)
Onward till G.E.N.D.E.R.S.!
GenderQueer Revolution Board
Alexander Yoo, Executive Director
Mike/Michelle Dennis, Treasurer
Rabbi Levi, Secretary
G.E.N.D.E.R.S.
GenderQueer Equality Now: Deconstructing Everything, Revitalizing S/spirits
Most Recent Educational Opportunities, Speaking Engagements, and Speeches Sponsored by GQR
Saturday, November 12, 2005 the Alpha Chapter of Tri-Ess of Los Angeles
http://www.tri-ess.org/
http://www.alphatriess.org/
6:30 to 7:30 social time
7:30 to 8:30 dinner
8:30 to 9:00 PM speaker and Q&A
Tri-Ess, an international social and support group for heterosexual crossdressers, their partners, the spouses of married crossdressers and their families. My talk will be about genderqueer and how GQR offers a place to everyone of all genders, including those in male-to-female communities of fluid gender.
Sunday, November 20, 2005, 3-5 PM, The Transgender Day of Remembrance at the MCC in West Hollywood
http://www.gender.org/remember/day/
The Transgender Day of Remembrance was set aside to memorialize those who were killed due to anti-transgender hatred or prejudice. The event is held in November to honor Rita
Hester, whose murder in 1998 kicked off the Remembering Our Dead web project and a San Francisco candlelight vigil in 1999. Since then, the event has grown to encompass memorials in dozens of cities across the world.
Monday, November 28, 2005, 7-9:30 PM at Antioch University, Los Angeles, Room A1016
http://www.antiochla.edu
Facilitating a panel presentation on trans/gender issues for a Human Sexuality class, taught by Lynda Chassler, Ph.D .
Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2005, 7-9:45 PM at CSUN
http://www.csun.edu/
and
Thursday, December 8, 2005, 2-3:15 at CSUCI
http://www.csuci.edu/
Abnormal Psychology classes taught by M. Fuhrmann, M.D., Ph.D. I will be speaking about gender, my journey, my advocacy activities, and my role as a therapist (MFTT).
Wednesday, March 1, 2006, 7-9:30 PM at Antioch University
http://www.antiochla.edu
Facilitating a panel presentation on trans/gender issues for the student therapist.
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