Events Calendar
Kent GSA Art Exhibition
?Joy Unshaken: Queer Youth Rising in Times of Distress? will be on display at Standing Rock Cultural Arts located at 300 N. Water St., with artwork created by local youth artists including paintings, visual art with poetry, collages/photo collages, 3D art, and photography.
Out & Equal Workplace Summit
Out & Equal's Workplace Summit is the world?s largest gathering of LGBTQ+ and allied professionals committed to building workplaces of belonging. Each year, thousands of executives, ERG leaders, inclusion and HR professionals, talent strategists, and changemakers come together for an experience that informs, inspires, and ignites action.
Voices That Resonate: Authentic Engagement with Hispanic and Latinx Communities
Join NGLCC?s Heritage Committee and Plexus LGBTQ & Allied Chamber of Commerce in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with Voices That Resonate: Authentic Engagement with Hispanic and Latinx Communities. This interactive session will provide insider perspectives and actionable strategies to authentically connect with Hispanic and Latinx audiences. Attendees will explore how to incorporate cultural elements into campaigns, craft marketing narratives that truly resonate, strengthen Supplier Diversity programs, and apply an equity lens to engagement initiatives. Whether you?re looking to expand your reach, build stronger relationships, or ensure your efforts reflect genuine inclusion, this discussion will offer valuable tools to help your organization thrive. This session will be led by Paulette Piñero, an award-winning social entrepreneur, writer, brand consultant, and speaker dedicated to closing the leadership gap for Latinas and Women of Color. Through her company, Unstoppable Latina LLC, Paulette empowers women of color and gender-expansive leaders to harness their strengths, amplify their voices, and live with purpose?becoming unstoppable CEOs of their own lives. With an equity- and justice-focused approach, Paulette champions a vision of leadership that is diverse, purpose-driven, and joyful.
Safe Space 101: LGBTQ+ Cultural Competence Training for Community Members
Learn about bias, stereotypes, current vocabulary, and best practices for handling gender and sexuality topics with sensitivity.