AGENDA
September 17, 2021
LGBTQ+ & Allies Tessitura Community Group
Welcome
- Housekeeping
- Update your name within Zoom: Name - Organization - Gender Pronouns
- ex: Stephanie - Colorado Symphony - She/Her
Popcorn Intros
- Welcome Newcomers!
- Popcorn style roundtable introductions
- State your Name, Organization, and Location
- Highs and Lows: Tell us one good and one not so good thing happening in your world.
- Briefly tell us about any queer / queer-friendly media that you’re currently consuming or recommend.
Authentic Role Model: TED Talk Edition
- TED Talk Episode
- Gabby Rivera: The story of Marvel's first queer Latina superhero
- Questions for consideration:
- Initial thoughts and observations?
- Did you relate to Gabby’s experience of everyday superheroes?
- What do you think about the idea of giving “permission to be soft”?
- Do you agree that being powerful doesn’t necessarily mean being tough?
- Did you relate to Gabby’s journey to learning about her ancestry?
- What does this episode say to you in regards to representation?
Discuss Next Meeting
- Confirm upcoming dates
- October 15, 2021 | Media Room Discussion: Feel Good, Series on Netflix
- ABOUT: A semi-autobiographical comedy series from comedian Mae Martin, `Feel Good' is a deeply personal and poignant story about the unique pressures of navigating the modern-day fluid landscape of gender and sexuality. It follows recovering addict and comedian Mae, who attempts to control the addictive behaviors and intense romanticism that permeate every facet of her life. Things become even more complicated for her, as she gets into an all-consuming relationship with her new girlfriend, George, played by Charlotte Ritchie.
- November 19, 2021 | Authentic Role Model: TBD
- December 17, 2021 | Media Room Discussion: TBD
- January 14, 2022 | Authentic Role Model: TBD
Adjourn!