Models of Pride Workshop
“Politics as a Vehicle for Change”
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Where: University of Southern California, Rm VKC 155
When: Saturday, October 13 / 1:30pm – 3:00pm
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Learn a historical overview of the laws and policies that have influenced and shaped the LGBTQ experience in the United States: How the laws, policies and society’s view of the LGBTQ community have changed over the years in the US from pre-Stonewall Riots, Post-Stonewall riots and today. We review how the LGBTQ experience has changed through activism and political involvement. Topics covered will include: criminalization of homosexuality, psychological/medical treatment of homosexuals, activism, political leaders, and laws.
Speakers:
- Hon. Ricardo Lara, State Assemblymember
- Liliana Perez, LA City Commissioner
- Ari Ruiz, Former Youth Commissioner
- Michael Colorge, President, Stonewall Young Dems
- Thomas Gudino, Stonewall Young Dems