Schedule & Workshops
Wednesday
August 11, 2021This morning sessions on the first day (Wednesday, August 11, 2021) will be advertised as the 201s and overview models to kick us off into the summit. These are meant to be more broad in focus and anyone who attends may find these informative and helpful.
Event/Workshop | Description | Speaker(s) | Pacific | Mountain | Central | Eastern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning Open & Welcome | Welcome & greeting by Co-Hosts will help center us for the day and also do land acknowledgement | Hosts: Joss Barton & Gabrielle Inès Souza Speaker: Candi Brings Plenty | 10:00 AM | 11:00 AM | 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| Trans 201: Cause Y'all Should Already Know Some Stuff... | This refresher course will quickly review trans terminology, identity, and experiences, as well as give a deeper dive into the basic types of issues trans women of color face navigating systems of support | Hosts: Joss Barton & Gabrielle Inès Souza | 10:15 AM | 11:15 AM | 12:15 PM | 1:15 PM |
| Medical Overview Model, Estrogen, & Feminine Surgical Intervention Training & Conversation | Overview of trans feminine procedures & access to medical care, WPATH model & informed consent, how estrogen affects your body, etc. A medical provider will be in conversation with women of color of trans experience guests who will ask deeper-dive questions, as well as questions coming in from participants | Presenter: Dr. Meredith Gray, MD Guests: Marissa Miller, Joss Barton, Gabrielle Inès Souza, & Carmen Xavier | 11:15 AM | 12:15 PM | 1:15 PM | 2:15 PM |
| State of Trans Rights & Legislation | An overview on trans rights & legislation affecting us as well as a quick know-your-rights training | Speaker: Bryanna A. Jenkins, Esq. | 12:45 PM | 1:45 PM | 2:45 PM | 3:45 PM |
| Summit Icebreakers & Participant Check-In: Building the Momentum | The summit hosts will facilitate a community check-in and greet folx as they enter the space and have activities planned to uplift the different folks attending. Will also have a slideshow playing to uplift some phenomenal new activists/leaders among women of color of trans experience and established leaders | Hosts: Joss Barton, Marissa Miller, & Gabrielle Inès Souza | 1:30 PM | 2:30 PM | 3:30 PM | 4:30 PM |
| Transformations Summit Official Kick-Off | Why Now - Kick Off & Reflections from Co-Hosts & Transformations Leadership | Hosts: Joss Barton & Gabrielle Inès Souza Welcome: Kelly Nou Reflection: Merrique Jenson | 2:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 4:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| Bad A** Leaders: Future voices from Young Women of Color | Young women of color of trans experiences will share about the work they are doing in their communities. We will provide the opportunity to shine and uplift young leaders and highlight the projects they are leading | Moderator: Kelly Nou Guests: Beverly Ross, Sahara Chanté Miller, & Jade Careaga | 2:30 PM | 3:30 PM | 4:30 PM | 5:30 PM |
| Signature Keynote Conversation: A Black Trans Women Intergenerational Conversation: Grounding Ourselves in the Work | Established Black women of trans experiences who are established leaders will participate in a discussion on what is expected and required of us to do this work. The highs and lows of being in leadership, the epidemic of violence disproportionately impacting Black trans women, and sharing some wisdom with the younger generations on what to expect and how to remain resilient, living their truths, and doing the work. (Please note - this conversation will embrace candid conversation and share stories navigating violence.) | Moderator: Marissa Miller Guests: Korea Kelly, Dee Dee Watters, Dominique Morgan, Mila Jam, & Hope Giselle | 3:35 PM | 4:35 PM | 5:35 PM | 6:35 PM |
| A Summit KiKi Performance Series | Women of color of trans experiences who are fierce artists and performers will showcase their artistic word, including spoken word, poetry, monologues, and rap. | Performers: Lila Star Escada, Joss Barton, P. Nykole, & Drayla Vanrachack | 5:15 PM | 6:15 PM | 7:15 PM | 8:15 PM |
Thursday
August 12, 2021Event/Workshop | Description | Speaker(s) | Pacific | Mountain | Central | Eastern |
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| Morning Welcome / Quick Centering Activity | Joss & special guest will help center us for the day and also do land acknowledgement | Hosts: Joss Barton & Gabrielle Inès Souza Speaker: Candi Brings Plenty | 9:00 AM | 10:00 AM | 11:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| Hot Topics with the Dolls: | Join Summit hosts Joss & Gabby, along with Merrique from Transformations and special guest Mica Cole, as we discuss the most current hot topics hitting our social media and news feeds. Topics will include the role of HIV activism and DaBaby, Blac Chyna and Tyga's recent spat from men who love us, cis women of color & trans women of color, the role of parents of color raising their trans children, such as celebs Dwayne Wade and Gabrielle Union raising their trans daughter Zaya, the importance of To Wong Foo, RuPaul's Drag Race, Pose, @Zola & Veneno in gay men and trans women narratives, and how trans women of color navigate the challenges & tensions in White trans and nonbinary communities. | Panelists:Joss Barton, Gabrielle Inès Souza, Merrique Jenson, & Mica Cole | 9:15 AM | 10:15 AM | 11:15 AM | 12:15 PM |
| Working for the Coin & the Cause: Non Profit Employment & What to Expect | Women of color of trans experiences who serve as non-profit leaders will share what to expect, lessons learned and strategies to maintain sanity and boundaries working in community NPOS. | Moderator:Merrique Jenson Guests: Joelle Bayaa-Uzuri Espeut, Zahara Bassett, and special guest | 10:15 AM | 11:15 AM | 12:15 PM | 1:15 PM |
| Living in the Heartland: Experiences of Growing Up in the Ozarks & Rural Midwest | A discussion on what the experiences living in rural, Midwest, and Southern Ozark region as a woman of color of trans experience look like and what is offered or lacking in support. We will also share resources and strategies for young girls of color of trans experience on ways to find community and thrive. | Moderator: Joss Barton Guests: Valaree Love,Josie Price, & Merrique Jenson | 11:30 AM | 12:30 PM | 1:30 PM | 2:30 PM |
"Live from the 2021 Summit" Box No 512 Podcast: Grown Black Trans Women Talk | Learn more about these amazing women and their popular new podcast series here. | Podcast Hosts: Simaya Charlize-Theresa Turner & Bryanna A. Jenkins, Esq. | 1:00 PM | 2:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| The Hustle of Love & Dating:The Real T Behind Relationships, Sex, & the Apps | This "real talk" conversation will dive into the realities of dating & sex love while trans. Will include real talk tips about sex work, harm reduction, disclosure, hustling, and how to navigate what also comes up with the dolls. (Please note - this conversation will embrace candid conversation and share stories navigating violence.) | Moderator: Gabrielle Inès Souza Guests: Gia Bleu, Marissa Miller, Jade Careaga, Carmen Xavier, Kelly Nou, & Treshawn Roberts | 2:30 PM | 3:30 PM | 4:30 PM | 5:30 PM |
| Harm Reduction & Staying Safe: Tips, Strategies, & Wisdom on Moving Through Community as a Trans Young Woman of Color | Established activists and advocates who are women of color of trans experience will guide us in a conversation and skill-sharing session on tips and strategies to stay safe. We will explore what harm reduction looks like for trans women and also provide real-life insight into the realities of what it means to be young, a woman of color, and trans moving through community, school, family, and personal relationships. | Moderator: Joelle Bayaa-Uzuri Espeut, Guests: Tabytha Gonzalez, Bamby Salcedo, MA, & Tatyana Moaton | 4:00 PM | 5:00 PM | 6:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| Closing Thoughts & Reflections: Where Do We Go From Here? | We will share recaps of the summit, takeaway moments, final thoughts & visions going forward. We are curious to examine the prompts, "What does our movement need and what do we individually need?" | Hosts: Joss Barton, Gabrielle Inès Souza, Kelly Nou, & Merrique Jenson | 5:00 PM | 6:00 PM | 7:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
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