1. Introduction to US LGBTQ history, language, and culture:

a. Highlights from colonial America to the 20th century

b. Unpacking the history of the LGBTQ acronym

2. Dispelling the myths and stereotypes of gender diversity through domestic and global historical analysis:

a. Disruptions of gender expectations from the 17th century through the early 20th century

b. Global perspective on gender diversity from ancient times to today

c. Anti-colonialism efforts and its link to advancing LGBTQ rights and equality in many regions of the world

3. The historical path and progression of US laws, policies, and protections for the LGBTQ community:

a. Highlights from landmark United States Supreme Court cases

b. The historical path and progression of the American Psychiatric Association's influence on the courts

relating to LGBTQ rights and equality

4. Creating and sustaining LGBTQ-inclusive work environments as a public health initiative:

a. Unpacking minority stressors and the impact on physical and mental health and well-being

b. Exploring explicit and implicit messaging to improve and sustain lived equality in the workplace for

LGBTQ-indentifying employees

5. Meeting non-medical needs of LGBTQ identifying youth:

a. What LGBTQ-identifying youth want you to know

b. Unpacking the evolving needs of today's youth

6. Navigating the complexities of LGBTQ-inclusive work environments through a multicultural and multilingual lens:

a. Exploring methods and strategies to generalize LGBTQ inclusion in complex, sensitive environments

b. Analyzing authentic scenarios with the community

7 & 8.TBD

Registration is free