1. Beyond Straight The Alphabet Soup ( L.G.B.T.Q.I.T.Q.A.P.MSM.2S.GNC.DL.) of Sexual Minority Youth Ernesto Dominguez Youth Technology Specialist

2. Agenda!

3. Goals of the Workshop 1> Explore Sexuality and Gender Spectrum 2> Identify the Unique Struggles Facing LGBT Youth 3> Deconstructing Homophobia Within Our Community (How to be an ally)

4. Safe Space Statement YOU WONT OFFEND US Las Vegas Rule No Question is Dumb Assume the Best Step Up Step Down Take Care of Yourself

5. LGBTIQ..... What? Lesbian Gay BisexualTransgender Queer Intersex

6. Questionnaire

7. MaleFemale

10. So what? Racism Homophobi a Isolation Internalized Racism Internalized Homophobia Bad Shit

11. Solution? Gay-Straight Alliances Anti Discriminiation Laws Community Spaces

12. What Can You Do? (How To Be An ALLY) Stop Harassment Identify the Harassment Personalize it Challenge Assumptions/Stereotypes Redirect the Conversation Be Humorous Assume the Best Define/Educate

13. Questions? Ernesto Dominguez edominguez@cascadeaids.org 503.780.5521 (cell)