Womyn of Color Conference

Nov 05
Event:
Womyn of Color Conference
Date & Time:
November 5, 2011 > 9:00am - November 5, 2011 > 5:00pm
Location:
University-Student Union

Event Details

The Gender & Sexuality Resource Center presents its 3rd Womyn of Color Conference. With the theme, INTERSECTIONALITY, this conference explores the different identities womyn embrace and experience, as well as issues related to women of color through the arts, political involvement, community activism, and personal wellness and empowerment. Join us, empower yourself, and learn how to address community issues that relate to gender and women's issues.

Registration fees are:

  • Free for current Cal State L.A. students
  • $25.00* for general public, off-campus guests, and non-CSULA affiliated. Payments must be made by October 24th in the U-SU Administration Office, Room 306. Only cash and money orders accepted. No checks.
  •  Register by Monday, October 24th at 5 pm at the Cross Cultural Centers or online. Call (323) 343-5001 for more information.

 Space is limited and pre-registration is required by 5 pm, October 24th at the Cross Cultural Centers or online at www.csulausu.net/ccc/womyn-color-conference-reg. Please call Denise Carlos at the Gender & Sexuality Resource Center (GSRC) for more information at (323) 343-5001.

This conference presented by the Gender & Sexuality Resource Center, Cross Cultural Centers, University-Student Union, and student fees. For more information, or to request accommodations for a disability, please contact the Cross Cultural Centers at (343) 343-5001.


Womyn of Color Conference Schedule

    Featuring a variety of interactive workshops, panel discussions, and performances!
  • Keynote Speaker: Dr. Gilda L. Ochoa, “Challenging borders, making connections, and working for change”
  • Identity, Expression &  Movement- interactive dance workshop
  • Masculinities, Fatherhood, and Feminism
  • Allies on Training Wheels: LGBTQ 101
  • First Generation and Greek
  • Woman to WomYn- exploring evolution of feminism and gendered language
  • Transphobic Violence, Sexual Violence, and Racial Oppression
  • Code Switchers & Identity Remixers
  • We Exist: An Overview of the Undocumented Student Struggle
  • Who Runs this Mother** World? Bootylicious Feminism.
  • Cosmos, Chakras & You
  • Challenging Patriarchy & Fleshing Feminism in Community Organizing
  • True Colors- personality assessment and tools for success
  • Intersectionality & the “Awkward Black Girl”
  • Intersectionality 101
  • “Tiger Moms” and Other Unforgiving Mothers Roundtable
  • So What ARE YOU? Bi, Mixies, and Happas Rountable
  • FACES OF AMERICA ed-tu-tainment!
  • Catering by Homegirl Café!

 

Applications:  
PDF Registration Form Apply
 

 

Staff

Frederick Smith
Director, Cross Cultural Center

Rhonda Mitchell
Program Coordinator, Cross Cultural Center

Denise Carlos, M.S.W.
Gender & Sexuality Resource Center Coordinator

 

Gender and Sexuality Resource Center

OFFICE HOURS

Mon - Thu : 8:00am - 7:00pm
            Fri : 8:00am - 6:00pm

5154 State University Drive
Room 206, U-SU
Los Angeles, CA 90032
Phone: 323-343-3370
Fax: 323-343-5728