https://communitytest.tessitura.com/affinity-tessitura-community-groups/tessitura-lgbtq/Tessitura Community for LGBTQIA+ members, allies, and those who are questioning. The group aims to educate and build community around LGBTQIA+ topics, with an emphasis on how they translate to work-life and to education.en-USTelligent Community 12 Non-Productionhttps://communitytest.tessitura.com/affinity-tessitura-community-groups/tessitura-lgbtq/f/discussions/35132/in-celebration-of-black-history-monthFri, 16 Feb 2024 16:07:00 GMTfd08b0f2-65fa-4b2b-916a-cce3e88b61d0:07ee76e7-abd3-4f8e-bc7b-f9f8bb706692Tiffin FeltnerAs we celebrate Black History Month, it's imperative to shine a spotlight on the often overlooked, yet invaluable contributions of Black queer individuals. From trailblazing activists to visionary artists, their resilience, creativity, and unwavering courage have shaped not only Black culture but the broader landscape of social justice and equality. As part of our Black History Month activities, we wanted to share this article from The Trevor Project, which pays homage to some of the remarkable Black queer pioneers who have fearlessly carved out spaces for themselves and paved the way for future generations to live authentically and proudly. Please take a moment to read and learn more about Black queer history!LGBTQblack historyqueer historyLGBTQ+social justiceDEAIhttps://communitytest.tessitura.com/affinity-tessitura-community-groups/tessitura-lgbtq/f/discussions/34950/lgbtqia-affinity-group-planning-committee/91229Fri, 16 Feb 2024 15:59:00 GMTfd08b0f2-65fa-4b2b-916a-cce3e88b61d0:76b305d5-a360-4b3c-80a8-c6cc128dea2fTiffin FeltnerThank you all so much for your interest! We'll reach out very soon with more information on how you can help.https://communitytest.tessitura.com/affinity-tessitura-community-groups/tessitura-lgbtq/f/discussions/34950/lgbtqia-affinity-group-planning-committee/90984Thu, 01 Feb 2024 14:17:00 GMTfd08b0f2-65fa-4b2b-916a-cce3e88b61d0:8efc6a1d-6db3-4393-983c-4e3437a05003Leslie WilsonI'd be happy to lend a hand with helping keep the group active and engaged. Please let me know how I can best assist. Lesliehttps://communitytest.tessitura.com/affinity-tessitura-community-groups/tessitura-lgbtq/f/discussions/34950/lgbtqia-affinity-group-planning-committee/90979Wed, 31 Jan 2024 22:54:00 GMTfd08b0f2-65fa-4b2b-916a-cce3e88b61d0:c067fe82-8118-45e5-911d-19444c70717eJoel AmbroseHi Tiffin, I'd be happy to help out - please include me! Joelhttps://communitytest.tessitura.com/affinity-tessitura-community-groups/tessitura-lgbtq/f/discussions/34950/lgbtqia-affinity-group-planning-committee/90978Wed, 31 Jan 2024 22:49:00 GMTfd08b0f2-65fa-4b2b-916a-cce3e88b61d0:888d1f5c-c52d-4933-9fc5-61b1b1cb3db1Joseph TracyHello! If you're still needing any additional help, I'd be happy to as well :)https://communitytest.tessitura.com/affinity-tessitura-community-groups/tessitura-lgbtq/f/discussions/34950/lgbtqia-affinity-group-planning-committee/90975Wed, 31 Jan 2024 22:17:00 GMTfd08b0f2-65fa-4b2b-916a-cce3e88b61d0:f82f4a8f-a04d-411c-9835-a30cfe632f92Clayton DicksonHI Jacob. Thanks for raising your hand. We will be following up shortly with more specific details. Thanks again!!https://communitytest.tessitura.com/affinity-tessitura-community-groups/tessitura-lgbtq/f/discussions/34950/lgbtqia-affinity-group-planning-committee/90864Fri, 26 Jan 2024 16:38:00 GMTfd08b0f2-65fa-4b2b-916a-cce3e88b61d0:dd3d5ec0-9777-4378-bcaa-4b4f2ec76584Jacob WileyHello, I am interested! I can be reached at jwiley@grandtheatre.com :)https://communitytest.tessitura.com/affinity-tessitura-community-groups/tessitura-lgbtq/f/discussions/34950/lgbtqia-affinity-group-planning-committeeWed, 24 Jan 2024 15:25:00 GMTfd08b0f2-65fa-4b2b-916a-cce3e88b61d0:3e0bd4d3-16a7-452c-ba4c-fce6506df100Tiffin FeltnerGood morning, everyone! Jordan, Clayton, and myself are looking for some helpers and would like to form a planning committee to help us with the following: Plan celebration of Heritage Months work with each other to plan eblasts create posts in the group discussions board Setting up a Slack channel to help stay connected Keeping the group active posting relevant articles and media saying hello to newcomers developing a welcome message If you are interested in joining the planning committee, please comment or send one of us a message so we can add your name to the list! We'll have an initial meeting in the coming weeks. --Tiffinplanning committeeMeetinghttps://communitytest.tessitura.com/affinity-tessitura-community-groups/tessitura-lgbtq/f/discussions/34714/tessitura-lgbtqia-affinity-group-take-time-for-self-care-during-the-holidays/90151Thu, 14 Dec 2023 08:01:00 GMTfd08b0f2-65fa-4b2b-916a-cce3e88b61d0:37e87710-4829-487e-8ccb-fb0aa89cfca1Shannen WhitesideThank you for sharing this, and sorry I wasn't able to join live. Wishing you all a happy and safe festive seasonhttps://communitytest.tessitura.com/affinity-tessitura-community-groups/tessitura-lgbtq/f/discussions/34714/tessitura-lgbtqia-affinity-group-take-time-for-self-care-during-the-holidaysWed, 13 Dec 2023 18:29:00 GMTfd08b0f2-65fa-4b2b-916a-cce3e88b61d0:ade06699-0371-4535-aac9-892ed978dc19Clayton DicksonEarlier this month the Tessitura LGBTQIA+ Affinity group met for a panel discussion to talk about ways in which our community can survive the holiday season. Thank you to the panelists who presented: Jordan Edwards, Carlos Garcia Leon, and Ragan Rhodes. And to Tiffin Feltner who suggested the topic. For those of you who could not attend the event, we wanted to share some Self-care tips to navigate the holidays and beyond: Allow yourself to feel whatever it is you are feeling. Suppressing your emotions only leads to more stress. To heal, we should acknowledge our emotions and feelings. Use social media to find a community but learn to shut it off when needed . There are some wonderful ways in which to connect online or through social networks. Take advantage of them to find your community. Learn to turn off social media when you find yourself “doomscrolling”. Find help from a professional Help is out there. Seek out therapists who understand and work with the LGBTQIA+ community. Use community and affirmations as medicine. Find a community or group that supports and lifts you up. It can be a gay-friendly church, a support group, affinity group or ERGs. Practice self-compassion by telling yourself: “I am Beautiful” Heal by helping others heal Take time to share your experiences with others in the community. And take time to be a supportive listener. During this holiday season, I hope you experience moments of lightness, a sense of community, and healing. Most of all, I wish you peace. Clayton Dickson - Co-Chair LGBTQIA+ Affinity Group Source: https://includedhealth.com/blog/lgbtq/5-ways-lgbtq-people-can-practice-self-care/LGBTQLGBTQ+https://communitytest.tessitura.com/affinity-tessitura-community-groups/tessitura-lgbtq/f/discussions/34666/happy-holigays-join-us-now-for-a-panel-discussion-about-self-care-around-the-holidays-for-members-of-our-community/90011Thu, 07 Dec 2023 21:05:00 GMTfd08b0f2-65fa-4b2b-916a-cce3e88b61d0:b9432cfd-ecc1-437a-8e22-5da003c54150Ragan RhodesGreat to see all who could make it!https://communitytest.tessitura.com/affinity-tessitura-community-groups/tessitura-lgbtq/f/discussions/34666/happy-holigays-join-us-now-for-a-panel-discussion-about-self-care-around-the-holidays-for-members-of-our-communityThu, 07 Dec 2023 20:10:00 GMTfd08b0f2-65fa-4b2b-916a-cce3e88b61d0:7353bcef-a0d2-4606-a055-26aa5d5f8fd9Jordan EdwardsHi everyone! Please join us over on Zoom right now to join a discussion about self-care in our community during the holidays! https://tessituranetwork.zoom.us/j/83592810002?pwd=8gMD6dU3yNAgM9hp0C4YB0JsRHztQr.1https://communitytest.tessitura.com/affinity-tessitura-community-groups/tessitura-lgbtq/c/e/1459Thu, 07 Dec 2023 20:00:00 GMTfd08b0f2-65fa-4b2b-916a-cce3e88b61d0:a5579b40-312c-47e9-906f-30d88ca21403Clayton DicksonPlease join us for the next Tessitura LGBTQIA+ Affinity Group panel discussion ! Dec 07, 2023 The theme for this online meeting will be: HOLIGAYS: Tools and Tips for Self-Care During The Holiday Season Many people consider the holiday season their favorite time of the year. For many within the LGBTQIA+ community, however, the holidays can be incredibly stressful. Please join us on Dec 07 for a panel discussion to talk about utilizing self-care to cope with the season. The meeting will be via Zoom (Link is listed below.) We look forward to you all joining us. Meeting Date and Time: London 12/07/2023 – 8 pm GMT New York 12/07/2023 – 3pm EST Dallas 12/07/2023 – 2 pm CST Los Angeles 12/07/2023 12 pm PST Sydney 12/08/2023 - 8 am AEDT Note: this meeting takes place on Thursday, December 07 from 2 – 3 pm CST. If an incorrect time is appearing for you above, please adjust your time zone settings in your member profile. https://tessituranetwork.zoom.us/j/83592810002?pwd=8gMD6dU3yNAgM9hp0C4YB0JsRHztQr.1 Meeting ID: 835 9281 0002 Passcode: 378535DiscussionLGBTQ+affinity grouphttps://communitytest.tessitura.com/affinity-tessitura-community-groups/tessitura-lgbtq/f/discussions/34303/tlcc-melbourne---lgbtqia-affinity-group-lunchWed, 25 Oct 2023 00:39:00 GMTfd08b0f2-65fa-4b2b-916a-cce3e88b61d0:2ec2e134-34a9-4dba-ba9a-785bac4e2325Meredith Woolard (she/her)TLCC Melbourne is right around the corner! Attendees are invited to participate in the LGBTQIA+ lunch meetup on Friday 3 November from 1:30-2:30pm . Join our affinity group lunch to connect and share ideas with other individuals who identify as LGBTQIA+, allies, as well as those who are questioning. All affinity groups will be meeting at this time. We recognise intersectionality among affinity groups and invite participants to mingle across tables. We look forward to welcoming you at TLCC Melbourne !TLCC Melbournehttps://communitytest.tessitura.com/affinity-tessitura-community-groups/tessitura-lgbtq/f/discussions/33970/welcome-to-hispanic-heritage-monthTue, 19 Sep 2023 18:32:00 GMTfd08b0f2-65fa-4b2b-916a-cce3e88b61d0:21355b12-4c57-4720-a0b9-11786302fee6Clayton Dicksonwww.pbs.org/.../how-jose-sarrias-activism-paved-the-way-for-gay-candidates-in-the-u-s “United We Stand, Divided They Catch Us One by One” – Jose’ Julio Sarria (Veteran, Singer, Political Activist, and Empress) Welcome to Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept 15 th to October 15 th ). Being the diverse community that our LGBTQ+ family is, it is important that we celebrate our Hispanic LGBTA+ trailblazers. Did you know that the first known openly gay candidate for public office in the U.S. was a Latinx political activist and legendary drag queen? In 1961, Jose’ Sarria became the first openly gay candidate to run for public office when he ran for the San Francisco City Board of Supervisors. While Mr. Sarria did not win, his candidacy created awareness within the community and paved the way for candidates such as Harvey Milk who was elected 15 years later. Jose’ Sarria was an army veteran, a singer, a political activist, and founder of the Imperial Court System which is a charitable organization that raised money for various queer causes. Mr. Sarria passed away in 2013 at the age of 90. He is an inspiration to the thousands of LGBTQ+ political candidates who follow in his footsteps. https://josesarria.org/ https://www.pbs.org/wnet/americanmasters/jose-sarria-legendary-drag-queen-and-queer-activist/18304/https://communitytest.tessitura.com/affinity-tessitura-community-groups/tessitura-lgbtq/f/discussions/33629/conference-attendees---come-visit-the-lounge-for-a-chance-to-win-a-yeti-tumbler-and-or-starbucks-giftcard---winner-selected-in-30ish-minutes/87294Wed, 09 Aug 2023 17:19:00 GMTfd08b0f2-65fa-4b2b-916a-cce3e88b61d0:07f02c1d-16c8-4bfd-9cfb-7425cf2d4822Jordan EdwardsIf you are not at conference, let me know if you'd like a pride, Trans, and/or nonbinary flag pin/button. I'm happy to send some to folks while supplies lasthttps://communitytest.tessitura.com/affinity-tessitura-community-groups/tessitura-lgbtq/f/discussions/33629/conference-attendees---come-visit-the-lounge-for-a-chance-to-win-a-yeti-tumbler-and-or-starbucks-giftcard---winner-selected-in-30ish-minutesWed, 09 Aug 2023 17:16:00 GMTfd08b0f2-65fa-4b2b-916a-cce3e88b61d0:bbe9fac4-e2b6-40f9-b71a-cf8cdd86ebf8Jordan EdwardsHi everyone- If you are at conference today, visit Osceola 3 for a chance to win a Tessitura branded Yeti Tumbler and/or Starbucks gift card. I'll be picking a winner in around 30 minutes. Also, we have stickers and pins!https://communitytest.tessitura.com/affinity-tessitura-community-groups/tessitura-lgbtq/f/discussions/33232/join-us-in-10-minutes-for-an-educational-pride-celebration/86383Tue, 20 Jun 2023 20:06:00 GMTfd08b0f2-65fa-4b2b-916a-cce3e88b61d0:7c680c02-befb-4821-8c27-a307cf1c43a3Jordan EdwardsWhoops. forgot the link: teams.microsoft.com/.../0https://communitytest.tessitura.com/affinity-tessitura-community-groups/tessitura-lgbtq/c/e/1302Tue, 20 Jun 2023 20:00:00 GMTfd08b0f2-65fa-4b2b-916a-cce3e88b61d0:31004869-6488-4dd9-a6dd-809888caa801Clayton DicksonHappy Pride Month! Please join us for the next meeting of the LGBTQIA+ Tessitura Community . Where: Microsoft Teams (Link below) When: June 20, 2023 1 pm Pacific Daylight Time 3 pm Central Daylight Time 4 pm Eastern Daylight Time 9 pm British Summer Time Why: To Celebrate Pride Month and Learn More about our community. We are excited to have a Special Guest speaker joining us, Christopher Wagley, Chief Operating Officer at KERA (Dallas, TX). Chris will share with us a little of our LGBTQIA+ story as we learn more about the evolution of the Rainbow Flag. Christopher Wagley has spent 20+ years in broadcast media, including eight years at MTV Networks, working at several stations including Nickelodeon and launching the groundbreaking LGBTQ cable channel, Logo. Currently, Christopher is Chief Operating Officer for KERA, the public broadcasting organization in Dallas/Fort Worth. He leads the daily operations for PBS and NPR stations KERA TV, KERA NEWS, and Triple-A and Classical stations KXT and WRR. Throughout his career, he has been proud to work at organizations that support the LGBTQ community and serve in leadership positions to tell our stories and uplift our community. Carlos García León, from Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, will share with us why pronouns are important. Clayton Dickson, from KERA, will share their experiences as a gay Native American and will introduce you to the term Two-Spirits . Don’t know what that is? Join us on June 20 th to find out! We Hope to See you There! - Clayton Dickson - Co-Chair LGBTQIA+ Affinity Group _________________ Microsoft Teams meeting Join on your computer, mobile app or room device Click here to join the meeting Meeting ID: 227 903 492 660 Passcode: jRwBgj Download Teams | Join on the webhttps://communitytest.tessitura.com/affinity-tessitura-community-groups/tessitura-lgbtq/f/discussions/33232/join-us-in-10-minutes-for-an-educational-pride-celebrationTue, 20 Jun 2023 19:49:00 GMTfd08b0f2-65fa-4b2b-916a-cce3e88b61d0:784333a3-eef0-44b7-8f77-1d090f962102Jordan EdwardsHello friends, and happy Pride month!! Please join us in 10 minutes as we celebrate Pride in an educational way. See event details below! Hope to see you there! Happy Pride Month! Please join us for the next meeting of the LGBTQIA+ Tessitura Community . Where: Microsoft Teams (Link below) When: June 20, 2023 1 pm Pacific Daylight Time 3 pm Central Daylight Time 4 pm Eastern Daylight Time 9 pm British Summer Time Why: To Celebrate Pride Month and Learn More about our community. We are excited to have a Special Guest speaker joining us, Christopher Wagley, Chief Operating Officer at KERA (Dallas, TX). Chris will share with us a little of our LGBTQIA+ story as we learn more about the evolution of the Rainbow Flag. Christopher Wagley has spent 20+ years in broadcast media, including eight years at MTV Networks, working at several stations including Nickelodeon and launching the groundbreaking LGBTQ cable channel, Logo. Currently, Christopher is Chief Operating Officer for KERA, the public broadcasting organization in Dallas/Fort Worth. He leads the daily operations for PBS and NPR stations KERA TV, KERA NEWS, and Triple-A and Classical stations KXT and WRR. Throughout his career, he has been proud to work at organizations that support the LGBTQ community and serve in leadership positions to tell our stories and uplift our community. Carlos García León, from Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, will share with us why pronouns are important. Clayton Dickson, from KERA, will share their experiences as a gay Native American and will introduce you to the term Two-Spirits . Don’t know what that is? Join us on June 20 th to find out! We Hope to See you There!