RECEPTIONS AND SPECIAL EVENTS Friday January 22 Biomimicry for Social Innovation Meet-up! 12:30 PM -1:30 PM Bio-what? You’ve no doubt seen the iconic tee with an image of a school of fish working together to gobble a big fish with a one word description: ORGANIZE! Organizers for social change have instinctively been borrowing nature’s lessons and designs like this one for a very long time. And, now we’re taking it to the next level. Interested in an evolutionary approach to social change? Would you benefit from insights about systems, networks, collaboration, and diversity from a mentor with 3.8 billion years of sustainability success? Come learn about Biomimicry -- the conscious emulation of nature’s genius. Let’s plant some seeds together and see what will sprout!! It’s BYOL with some treats provided! Hosted by: Sayre E. Reece, Senior Strategist, National LGBTQ Task Force & the Chicago Biomimicry Network
Invisible No More: The Global Intersex Rights Movement 6:30 PM · Williford B and C Join the Arcus Foundation for a special Arcus Forum at Creating Change. Hear a panel discussion among intersex activists from Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, and North America to explore this growing human rights movement, including current challenges that face advocacy efforts as well as developments that are driving increased awareness and support for intersex issues worldwide. Reception to follow. This event is produced by the Arcus Foundation in partnership with interACT, a U.S.based organization that uses innovative strategies to advocate for the legal and human rights of children born with intersex traits. www.interactadvocates.org. All Receptions at 8:30 PM, unless otherwise noted. Check the grid schedule for exact locations in the Hilton Chicago. When We Fight, We Win! Join us for a reception to celebrate WHEN WE FIGHT, WE WIN!: Twenty-First-Century Social Movements and the Activists That Are Transforming Our World (The New Press; Trade Paperback Original), featuring Rea Carey, Executive Director of the National LGBTQ Task Force, Paulina Helm-Hernández, Co-Director
of Southerners on New Ground, and more. Written by longtime social activist Greg Jobin-Leeds in collaboration with AgitArte—a collective of innovative artists and organizers—the book captures the stories, philosophies, tactics, and art of today’s leading social change movements, with real stories of hard-fought battles, and clear visions for transformative change. Queer and Trans and Showing Up for Racial Justice? A Meet Up with others who are working to engage white people in racial justice. Support, relationship building and inspiration to do this work for the long haul. Sponsored by Showing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ) Michigan’s Mingling Mixer Come and join Equality Michigan, LGBT Detroit, and our other Michigan-based partner organizations for an open networking reception to mix, mingle, and learn more about what’s happening in policy advocacy, activism, and services for LGBTQ folks in the Great State of Michigan. Of course, attendees from other states are welcome to join our fun! Refreshments and a relaxed environment are assured. Beyond the Bridge: Chicago Join A Wider Bridge, Creating Change participants, and members of Chicago’s LGBT and Jewish communities for Beyond the Bridge: Chicago, a cocktail reception recognizing and celebrating the role of Israel’s LGBTQ experience as an important component of our increasingly globalized and interconnected struggle for LGBTQ equality and social justice. Leaders from Jerusalem Open House, the city’s flagship LGBT organization and community center, join us to share their important work in a challenging environment - transcending political, ethnic and religious boundaries to build and unite a community in pursuit of the common goal of tolerance and mutual support. ILGA Reception Check out ILGA, the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex association. ILGA is a worldwide federation of 1100 member organizations from 110 countries campaigning for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and intersex rights. Since 1978. NATIONAL LGBTQ TASK FORCE • CREATING CHANGE 2016
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