Baton Rouge Pride Releases Their Remaining 2021 “Queer Conversations’” Topic Line-Up

Baton Rouge, LA – With the conclusion of their pride edition of “Queer Conversations,” Baton Rouge Pride announces the release of their remaining 2021 “Queer Conversations’” topics and their anticipated dates. The topics will range from understanding the intersectionality of misunderstood identifiers in July to discussing the importance of proper name and pronoun usage in December, with much in between. 

• July 21st – “Sex, Gender Identity, and Sexual Orientation:” Understanding the differences, similarities, and intersectionality of often misunderstood identifiers.
• August 18th – “Queer-mediation for Educators:” Discussing tips, tricks, and tools for queer or allied educators and support staff for the upcoming academic year.
• September 15th – “Identity, Religion, and In-between:” Congregating and analyzing the trials and tribulations related to being religious and LGBTQIA+.
• October 20th – “Holidays and Hardships:” Discussing the stressors of life, identity, and the upcoming holiday season for queer and questioning individuals in the LGBTQIA+ community.
• November 17th – “HIV Positivity:” Understanding what it means to be HIV positive, prioritizing testing and treatment education, and ending the stigma associated with HIV and AIDS.
• December 15th – ”RESPECT MY IDENTITY:” Emphasizing the importance of proper name and pronoun usage as well as understanding and normalizing identity diversity.​

The community is invited to actively submit recommendation questions, topics, and panelists or moderators to BRPride.org for future conversations. Queer Conversation is a free event; however, registration is required to attend. For more details, visit www.BRPride.org.

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