Reception: 6 p.m.
Panel: 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Even in a city as diverse as New York, LGBT youth can feel isolated and ostracized.

Nothing reflects this harsh reality more than teenagers and young adults that have been forced out of their homes as a result of coming out and coming to terms with themselves. Facing life onthe streets, often with no idea of where to turn to, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer runaway and homeless youth face a unique set of challenges –- from greater exposure to HIV/AIDS to the pitfalls of drug abuse and sexual violence.

How can the wider LGBT community and government effectively respond to this challenge?

Hear stories from the queer youth on the streets –- tales of trials and of triumph -– as well as from those who have dedicated their careers to help them. And learn how you can join your community in confronting this crisis.

Panel Information

Featuring

Glennda Testone
Executive Director of the NYC LGBT Community Center
Bio

Moderator:

Cindy Rizzo
Senior Director, Grantmaking and Evaluation
Bio

Panelists:

Susan Haskell
Assistant Commissioner of the NYC Department of Youth and Community Development
Bio

Tenaja Jordan
Program Coordinator at SCO Family of Services Graduate of the Harvey Milk School and Hunter College
Bio

Hoshala Misodi
Hairstylist and Artist
Star of The Hair Architect on Essence.com

Sassafras Lowrey
Internationally award-winning storyteller, author, artist, and educator. Editor of the Kicked Out anthology
Bio

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