Racism, Sexism, and Homophobia: Can't Hold Us Down

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Monday April 12th

10:30am - 2:30pm
Wescoe Beach

Pride Week Kickoff

Come by tables on Wescoe Beach for information, copies of the Vanguard (KU's queer student publication), an opportunity to Donate Against Hate, and free soft drinks.

Rep. Sabrina Sojourner

The first openly lesbian women to be elected to the United States Congress, Sabrina Sojourner is currently a widely recognized educator on diversity and multiculturalism. She is the recipient of numerous awards, including the Harvey Milk Award for Public Service from the National Gay and Lesbian Health Association, and others from the National Black Gay and Lesbian Leadership Forum and Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund.

Co-sponsored by: Student Senate, Coke, MRC, LGBT Resource Center, English, Sociology, African American Studies, Political Science, Office of the Dean of Students, Women's Studies, Young Democrats, and Women's Transitional Care Services

7:30 - 9pm
Woodruff Auditorium
5th floor, KS Union

Tuesday April 13th


8 - 10pm

Alderson Auditorium
4th floor, KS Union

Queer Movie Night

Soldier's Girl

Join us for the movie Soldier's Girl, the story of Barry Winchel, a GI murdered after having a relationship with a transgendered entertainer. Popcorn provided!

Co-sponsored by: Student Senate, Coke

Wednesday April 14th

Noon - 1pm
MRC Building
Brown Bag Diversity Series Presents

Representing the Queer: A Consideration of Politics and Visual Culture

Sean Barker, Ph.D. candidate, History of Art

Co-sponsored by: Student Senate, MRC, Coke

10:30pm - 2am
Jack Flanigans
Bar and Grill

Flanigan's Alternative Night

Dancing and drinks at Jack Flanigan's Bar and Grill on alternative night.

Thursday April 15th

2:30 - 4pm
Alderson Auditorium
4th floor, KS Union
Religion and Oppression Panel

A discussion on the usage of the Bible to oppress African Americans, Jews, women, and queers.

Co-sponsored by: Student Senate, Coke, MRC, ECM, Religious Studies, Hillel

7 - 9:30pm
Centennial Room
6th floor, KS Union

Internalized Homophobia Workshop

With Joe Kort

Adjunct professor of Gay and Lesbian Studies at Wayne State University, psychotherapist, and author of 10 Smart Things Gay Men Can Do to Improve Their Lives, Joe Kort will lead a workshop on internalized homophobia.

Discuss this event and read what others thought of it

http://www.joekort.com/
Co-sponsored by: Student Senate, Coke


Friday April 16th
Noon - 2pm
KS Union Plaza
(if rain, Woodruff Auditorium)

11th Annual Brown Bag Drag Show

Hosted by Valerie Dolls and Robyn Banks
Stage managed by Tyler Wilkins


The most popular pride week tradition now in its 11th year!

Co-sponsored by: SUA, Student Senate, Coke

7-12pm
ECM Building

$2 donations suggested

GLBT Dance & the 2nd Annual Queer Awards

Hosted by Allison Hansen
Music by DJ Jel

7
Cheese and Wine Social
7:30
Queer Awards Ceremony
8
Dance



Co-sponsored by:
ECM, Student Senate, Coke


Saturday April 17th
March at 1pm
Rally at 2pm
South Park to Watson Park

Pride March and Rally

Meet at South Park and march down Massachusetts Street to 6th Street, then on to Watson (train) Park for a rally, with sandwiches from Jimmy Johns and Coke.

Co-sponsored by: Student Senate, Coke

7:30pm
Alderson Auditorium
4th floor, KS Union

Queer Comedy Night

Hosted by Sarah Colteryahn

7:30 - 8
Comedian: White Trash Faggot
8 - 8:30
Children's Play: King & King
8:30 - 9:30
Ten Minute Play Festival

featuring
Fever, And Goldstein Makes Three, The Madonna
Conspiracy, and Metro

Free soft drinks provided.

Co-sponsored by:
English Alternative Theatre, HA Honorary
Comedy Fraternity, Student Senate, Coke


Complete list of co-sponsors:
Student Senate, LGBT Resource Center, Multicultural Resource Center, Ecumenical Christian Ministries, English Department, Hillel, Jack Flannigan's Bar and Grill, Sociology Department, Women's Studies Department, Women's Transitional Care Services, African American Studies Department, Young Democrats, Religious Studies Department, Office of the Dean of Students, English Alternative Theatre, Coke

Special thanks to: Lawrence Journal World and the Liberty Press