We Need To Talk About Being Queer in Las Vegas

When

Apr. 9, 2024, 2:30pm to 4pm

Campus Location

Office/Remote Location

First Floor, Auditorium

Description

The topic for the next "We Need To Talk: Conversations on Systemic Racism for A More Resilient Las Vegas" is "We Need to Talk about Being Queer in Las Vegas."

Guest Host

Kevin Sebastian, Teaching & Learning Librarian for Online Education, UNLV Libraries.

Panelists

  • Antioco Carrillo (‘00 & ‘03, Social Work), Executive Director, Aid for AIDS of Nevada
  • Laura Hernandez, Director of Youth and Senior Programs, The LGBTQIA+ Center of Southern Nevada
  • AJ Huth, Director of Public Affairs & Civic Engagement, The LGBTQIA+ Center of Southern Nevada
  • Dennis McBride (‘77 & ‘82), Las Vegas Queer Historian
  • Lukas Serrano, HIV Patient Manager, The LGBTQIA+ Center of Southern Nevada

About the "We Need To Talk: Conversations on Systemic Racism for A More Resilient Las Vegas" Series

"We Need To Talk: Conversations on Systemic Racism for A More Resilient Las Vegas" was created in 2020 by the UNLV Libraries and the Greenspun College of Urban Affairs to foster discussions on race and seek solutions for a more inclusive society. Previous conversations can be found on the series webpage.

The discussion is being co-sponsored by The LGBTQIA+ Center of Southern Nevada.

Price

Free

Admission Information

This conversation is open to the public. It will also be be streamed by UNLV TV on the series webpage.

Contact Information

UNLV Libraries
Su Kim Chung

External Sponsor

UNLV Libraries and Greenspun College of Urban Affairs.The discussion is being co-sponsored by The LGBTQIA+ Center of Southern Nevada.