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Posts Tagged: Pride Month
UC ANR celebrates Pride Month
Nate Looney, a transgender man and CEO and owner of Westside Urban Gardens, was a guest speaker on June 17. Westside Urban Gardens, an urban agriculture start-up based in Los Angeles, sells its produce at local farmers markets. The farm gives back to the community by teaching other LGBTQ+ farmers the skills they need to thrive in the industry.
Looney, a U.S. Army veteran, gave a presentation about his experiences working in agriculture. A recording of “The workplace and the LGBTQ+ Community in Rural Agriculture is posted on the Learning and Development diversity website.
Guest Sam Gottlieb, a transgender man, facilitated a book discussion of Alison Bechdel's critically acclaimed graphic memoir, “Fun Home: A Family Tragicomic” over Zoom on June 21.
National 4-H featured Vice President Glenda Humiston in its social media Pride campaign. Its June 28 Facebook post reads:
“A place to belong and feel welcome, 4-H is proud to elevate and celebrate what makes us unique, strong and better together. 4-H alum, Glenda Humiston, Vice President for UC Agriculture & Natural Resources, shares how 4-H provided opportunity, community and helped her discover her voice.
‘When I was a child, I was very active in 4-H and accepted for who I was. My 4-H experience contributed largely to the leader I am today. 4-H gave me opportunities I may not have otherwise had growing up in rural Colorado. It inspired my curiosity to learn more about the world, to attend college, get involved in public service and to travel to Tunisia as a Peace Corp volunteer. In 4-H, I learned how to work with others to get things done, I honed my public speaking skills and developed self-confidence.' #ThisIs4H”
Join ANR Pride Month activities in June
“First, we will send out weekly educational emails to highlight the history of the LGBTQ+ community in the US, including a deeper dive into the various identities included in the LGBTQ+ umbrella,” said event co-organizer Rebecca Ozeran, UCCE livestock and natural resources advisor for Fresno and Madera counties. “Second, we are hosting three interactive Zoom sessions with time for discussion after each one.”
The first Zoom session will be introductory, including why it's important for us all to learn more about the community. The second session will include a documentary on Stonewall and the history of Pride Month.
The third session, June 30, will include a special guest facilitator Sam Gottlieb leading a book discussion of “A Year Without a Name” by Cyrus Grace Dunham. Participants who register by June 1 may request an e-copy of the book.
Gottlieb (he/they) is director of people & culture at RISE, a nonprofit organization that serves both victims of intimate partner violence and sexual assault/abuse as well as their loved ones. Gottlieb provides queer education workshops and talks to a variety of audiences covering a broad range of topics. They believe in the power of conversation and strive to embolden folks to enter into meaningful discussions.
When:
Zoom sessions on Wednesdays, June 9, 16 and 30 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., with the option to continue discussions until noon. Weekly emails will go out every Tuesday in June, beginning on Tuesday, June 1.
Why:
To learn more about Pride Month and how ANR can support the LGBTQ+ community.
How:
Register for one or more Zoom sessions by clicking here. Weekly emails will be sent out to all of ANR so you do not need to register to receive them.
If you have questions, contact Ozeran at rkozeran@ucanr.edu. If you would like to join the LGBTQ+ Employee Resource Group, email Ozeran or Katherine Soule at kesoule@ucanr.edu.
