In the news recently there’s been a spotlight on bullying
and suicides, particularly as its effected queer teens. Queers Without Borders sees this problem as a problem of borders, connected with many other border issues in our world. From when we
are born until we die, we are expected to fit neatly into various roles and identities–for example, gay, straight, bi, man, woman, etc. And like physical borders such as those constructed by nation-states, these borders are policed–often with the same lethal effects. Come join Queers Without Borders as we host a community conversation on borders, problems associated with them, and how we might build a world free from these kinds of arbitrary constraints!
Friday, November 19th, 7pm
Metropolitan Community Church of Hartford
155 Wyllys Street, Hartford CT
Organized by Queers Without Borders
This is a great idea.
On a similar note, I develop curriculum at the museum I work at. I was recently writing about how to use the internet and social media to create change and used “The Trevor Project” as an example. I was told to stay away from issues of bullying of queer teens because of how our funders or even teachers in conservative communities might feel or disagree. To so many this isn’t even a human rights issue.
I saw a facebook post that this event has been cancelled and that people should attend this one instead.
Forum on Queer Self Harm
Thursday, November 18 ยท 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Central Connecticut State University, Woman’s Center
Speakers: Caryn Jensen, Al Ricco, Frank O’Gormon and Melissa Cordner
**The event is actually called ‘Forum on Queer Suicides’ , Facebook will not allow me to use the word suicide.**