Pride Center

Pride Center: Dare to Be Powerful

Monday, April 15, 2019 - 12:00pm to Thursday, April 18, 2019 - 7:00pm

Location:
University Student Union
Cost:
Free
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Dare to Be Powerful with the Pride Center of the University Student Union during a week-long event dedicated to discussing the intersections of being a Queer and/or Trans Person of Color. Attend a variety of thought-provoking workshops, panels, lectures and more while connecting to your community and embracing your identity. Have an empowering week, and Dare to Be Powerful with the Pride Center… Where you can be proud to be you!

Check out the schedule below to see what impactful events you can experience this week.

Pride Center: Understanding Sign Language of LGBTQIA+ Terminology with Safe Space

Monday, April 15, 2019 - 12:00pm to 2:00pm

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Join us as we welcome our special guest, Jeffrey Ed Dumpit, Deaf, Queer, Filipinx artist and CSUN alumni, in safe space where you’ll be able to hear the experiences of Deaf, Queer People of Color. Read more

Pride Center: LGBTQ+ People of Color — Representation & Resilience on Social Media Panel

Tuesday, April 16, 2019 - 5:00pm to 7:00pm

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Discuss the issues QTPOC artists in our community face in this workshop dedicated to discussing identity, representation and resiliency. Read more

Pride Center: Sexual Healing — Decolonizing QTPOC Bodies, Accessing Sexuality Beyond

Wednesday, April 17, 2019 - 4:00pm to 6:00pm

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The Pride Center of the University Student Union invites you to navigate sexuality through the lens of QTPOC individuals as we welcome award-winning media personality, producer and civil rights activist, Ashlee Marie Preston. Read more

Pride Center: Centering the Girls — Building Movements that Uplift Queer/Trans Women in Leadership

Thursday, April 18, 2019 - 4:00pm to 6:00pm

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Join us for a conversation rooted in the dialogue about gender justice, and the real-life impact gender has within leadership positions in society. Read more

Pride Center: Open Mic Night & Art Showcase

Thursday, April 18, 2019 - 7:00pm to 9:30pm

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The stage awaits you at the Games Room during our Open Mic Night & Art Showcase! Surround yourself with creative energy, and showcase your skills as you observe entrancing art by QTPOC artists while DJ Medina Chicanx spins the hottest tunes. Read more

Pride Center: Abuelita Knowledge — Cultural Preservation in the Aftermath of Colonialism & DIY Incense workshop

Thursday, April 25, 2019 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm

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Treat yourself to an informative afternoon during a workshop entitled Abuelita Knowledge: Cultural Preservation in the Aftermath of Colonialism, and learn how to create your own incense with Queer South American artist and Yerbetera, La Loba Loca! Read more

Pride Center: Drag Show & Vogue Contest

Thursday, April 25, 2019 - 5:00pm to 7:00pm

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Celebrate queerness and Blackness during a fierce drag show hosted by CSUN’s Black House! Treat yourself to two show-stopping performances by Los Angeles-based drag queens Calypso Jete and The Empress. Read more