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We’ll Always Be Here: A Summit on Trans Lives Past, Present, & Future
October 4 @ 10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Free
Description
Dayton, Ohio’s first and only summit on transgender history returns, and it’s bigger and better than ever! This year’s event will provide transformative sessions for trans, non-binary, and allied individuals from grade 7 throughout adulthood. Each breakout session has an activity targeted towards those seeking to learn about the trans past, those seeking to develop skills for their future, and those who seek to simply enjoy the present.
Schedule Breakdown:
Opening Ceremony
10AM
First Floor
Eichelberger Forum
Join us as we kick off our historic (and historical) day filled with trans joy and awesome allyship!
Keynote Speaker
10:15AM to 11:15AM
First Floor
Eichelberger Forum
This year’s keynote speaker is the nationally celebrated trans author Robin Gow (he/it/fae).Robin is a Lamda Literary Award winning author of multiple YA and Middle Grade books, including A Million Quiet Revolutions, Dear Mothman, Ode to My First Car, and Gooseberry. Robin is an autistic bisexual genderqueer person passionate about queer and disability justice.
Break
11:15AM to 11:30AM
Use the restroom, grab a drink from the water fountain, or chat with some newfound friends!
Concurrent Breakout 1
11:30AM to 12:30PM
Breakout 1A: Use Your Voice! A Gender-Affirming Vocal Workshop
11:30AM to 12:30PM
First Floor
Eichelberger Forum
Voice pathologist Marissa Nguyen leads a workshop in gender-affirming voice care. Nguyen holds a Master of Arts degree in speech-language pathology from Miami University and holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP).
Breakout 1B: Screaming Queens: The Riot at Compton’s Cafeteria
11:30AM to 12:30PM
Third Floor
Bassani Theater
A groundbreaking documentary on a trans uprising that occurred even before Stonewall, Screaming Queens celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. Created by the trailblazing trans historian Susan Stryker, it captures a community of trans women and drag queens who fought police harassment and made claim to their human rights.
Breakout 1C: Craft and Chill
11:30AM to 12:30PM
Third Floor
Conference Room 3A
Do neither of the above breakouts appeal to you? Don’t sweat! Come craft and chill in Conference Room 3A.
Lunch
12:30PM to 1:30PM
First Floor
Eichelberger Forum
Let’s cultivate community by breaking bread together! With pizza provided by PFLAG Dayton, let’s chat, chill, and play games. And don’t forget to connect with the resource tablers!
Mutual Aid Plenary Workshop
1:30PM to 2:30PM
First Floor
Eichelberger Forum
Our keynote speaker is back for more! Besides being an award-winning author, Robin Gow commits much of his time to providing mutual aid to his queer and trans neighbors in rural Pennsylvania. In this workshop, Robin will provide insight on how to best implement mutual aid practices in our own communities.
Break
2:30PM to 2:45PM
Use the restroom, grab a drink from the water fountain, or chat with some newfound friends!
Concurrent Breakout 2
2:45PM to 3:45PM
Breakout 2A: Alteration Nation! A Workshop on Gender-Affirming Clothing Alterations
2:45PM to 3:45PM
First Floor
Eichelberger Forum
Jesy Anderson is the owner and creative director of Needle, Ink, & Thread: A Modern Sewing Studio. Join us for a workshop on how to alter your existing clothing to better align your gender identity and gender expression. No experience necessary. Some supplies are provided, but for the best learning experience, we recommend bringing one of your own shirts from home that you can alter.
Breakout 2B: Black, Brown, and Lavender: A Lecture on BIPOC LGBTQIA+ History
2:45PM to 3:45PM
Third Floor
Bassani Theater
Local librarian Lajmar Anderson, MLIS, leads a talk on how to find sources to further excavate the history of LGBTQIA+ folks of color.
Breakout 2C: Craft and Chill
2:45 to 3:45PM
Third Floor
Conference Room 3
Do neither of the above breakouts appeal to you? Don’t sweat! Come craft and chill in Conference Room 3A.
Break
3:45PM to 4PM
Use the restroom, grab a drink from the water fountain, or chat with some newfound friends!
Closing Plenary
4PM to 5PM
First Floor
Eichelberger Forum
Khris Goins, Founder and President of the Black Trans Men of Ohio, leads a panel of Black trans men as they share their lived experiences and thoughts on the past, present, and future.
Closing Ceremony
5PM
First Floor
Eichelberger Forum
Featuring a performance by the Dayton Gay Men’s Chorus!
Check out our keynote speaker’s published books!
