J.L. KING
My Journey to Acceptance

JL King reveals how his secret life impacted those around him and how revealing that secret enabled him to become comfortable with his sexuality.  These powerful presentations will help both men and women who struggle with who they are and who they wish to become. 

KAREN GREEN
As Seen on LOGO TV's "Coming Out Stories"

Never in a million years did Karen Green imagine that her "coming out" story would be on national television. When LOGO, the new GLBT based cable network approached her, she was completely surprised. Producers of a new show, Coming Out Stories, wanted to bring real, live, coming out stories into the homes of America. No acting, no scripts, no make believe...the real deal. They wanted Karen's story for the pilot episode so if she decided to do this, Karen was to be their "guinea pig".

FAISAL ALAM
Hidden Voices - The Lives of Queer Muslims

Faisal Alam is a 28-year old queer-identified Muslim activist of Pakistani descent. He is the Founder & former Director of Al-Fatiha, a US-based organization dedicated to supporting and empowering Muslims who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, and those questioning their sexual orientation or gender identity.

IGNACIO RIVERA
Is a Trans-Multi-Gender queer, Black Boricua, lecturer, poet, and spoken-word performance artist

Speaking on many topics such as race, economic justice, and trans and queer issues. Ignacio is also currently performing Lágrimas de Cocodrilo/Crocodile Tears, which is an experience into a tale of survival via poetic monologues.

JAMISON GREEN
Becoming A Visible Man

Jamison "James" Green is an internationally respected leader within the Transgender movement. A dynamic speaker and compelling writer, James has appeared in many documentary films, and received every major award given by the largest national transgender organizations. He is an acknowledged inspiration for thousands of people, transsexual and non-transsexual alike.

GAY MARRIAGE DEBATE
Cheryl Jacques, fmr. Massachusetts State Senator
vs.
John Rogers, Majority Leader of the Massachusetts House of Representatives

The whole nation took notice after Massachusetts became the first and only state to fully legalize same-sex marriage. This topic has sparked controversy all across the United States, even prompting a possible Constitutional amendment.

DAN RENZI

When Dan Renzi was 18, his parents told him he wasn't allowed to tell anyone he was gay, because they didn't want their neighbors in Overland Park, Kansas to find out. So Dan went on MTV's The Real World and told everyone all at once. Sorry Mom and Dad.

JAMIEL TERRY
A New Approach To Gay Activism

It is not his desire to change people's view on homosexuality, it is his desire to show that we can differ in opinion and still live in harmony.

GAIL HAND
21 Secrets to Celebrating Diversity 

Creative Ways to Celebrate our Differences -The award winning General Diversity Program with interactive exercises and games.

Honorable Mention for Best Diversity Workshop NACA West 2003 and 2004.

CHERYL JACQUES
Former Massachusetts State Senator and President of the Human Rights Campaign

Cheryl Jacques writes and speaks nationally on issues of diversity, civil rights and politics. She is Of Counsel to the Boston-based law firm of Brody, Hardoon, Perkins and Kesten, and is a consultant on diversity issues to corporations and non-profit organizations.

DR. JACK LEVIN
Gay Hate Crimes

Jack Levin, Ph.D., directs the Brudnick Center on Violence and Conflict at Northeastern University. In addressing hate crimes directed against gays and lesbians, Levin tells his audiences that, as a straight American male, he is a member of the perpetrators’ group and must speak from that perspective. He is very careful not to single out homophobic hate as an isolated phenomenon, but to imbed it in an analysis of hate crimes generally. Learn what the ordinary person can do to make things better.

SUSAN G. COLE
Discusses Society's Role in Gender, Sexuality, and Queer Life

Susan G. Cole is an author and playwright and has been active in the queer community for over 25 years. She speaks on the topics of Confronting Homophobia, Pop Culture, Gender Fluidity, and Queer Families.