Workshop: Acceptance And Success As A Minority Within A Minority Community
The LGBT Resource Center of the 7 Rivers Area will be hosting a workshop on minority issues on December 8th 2007. The title of the workshop is: "Acceptance and Success As A Minority Within A Minority Community"
The focus is on the hidden challenges that face ethnic minorities who are gay or lesbian. The keynote speaker will be Richard LaFortune, one of the founders of the on-going Native American International Two Spirit Gatherings.
Local minority individuals who have faced the challenges of coming out and living as a gay or lesbian will share their personal stories as well as answer questions as part of a panel discussion.
There will also be a music performance by local songwriter and performer “RIO”. A light lunch of ethnic delicacies will be provided for those who attend. Contributing sponsors include the AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin and Multicultural Advocates, Inc.
The workshop will be held on December 8th at the Hmong Community and Cultural Center on Ward Avenue from 10:00 am to 1:30 pm
Following the workshop there will be an open house at the LGBT Resource Center at 303 Pearl Street from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm. The art displayed will feature the work of artists of Ethnic backgrounds and or artwork surrounding minority or minority topics. This reception is also open to the public.
For More information or to register call the 7 Rivers LGBT Resource Center at 784-0452. The morning workshop is free and open to the public. We are requesting that people call the LGBT Resource Center at (608) 784-0452 to register your attendance. This is not required but it would help us with our planning. Please join us on December 8th for the workshop and the open house.