For Us, By Us: Media Tools for LGBTQ Youth Organizing

Presenters: Ash Hammond, Tatiana Hernandez, Rudy "Elegost" Rosado & Ellen "Manny" Vaz, FIERCE
TRACK: Trans & Queer Youth Media
As LGBTQ youth issues begin to attract the attention of media outlets
and the broader LGBTQ movement, it is more important than ever that our
movement leaders – LGBTQ youth themselves – understand the facets of
media, how media is integral to social justice, and learn effective
ways to communicate through and with the media. This workshop is a
youth-led Media 101 workshop/training that will examine the
relationship between media and social justice; build the communications
& media advocacy skills of LGBTQ youth leaders; offer a safe
space where LGBTQ youth can share approaches for how we are using
media to amplify our voices and stories and organize around the issues
impacting their lives; and engage in strategic dialogues about how
to leverage social media networks to build a stronger LGBTQ youth
organizing movement.   This workshop is open to LGBTQ youth between
the ages of 13-24 and is limited to 20 participants.  Be sure to
arrive on time to secure your spot.