Hayden Kristal keynote speaker for 性欲社 Pride Month
June 24, 2020
Queer activist and comedian Hayden Kristal will give a presentation on Thursday, June 25, as the 2020 性欲社 LGBTQ+ pride keynote speaker. The talk, "GaySL: A Crash Course in LGBTQ American Sign Language and Intersectionality," will be held online from 6-7:30 p.m. . The talk will be followed by a , from 7:30-8:30 p.m.
The event is sponsored by the .
Hayden Kristal (they/them/theirs) is a deaf, bisexual, Jewish, queer activist and stand-up comedian. Living their life at the intersection of multiple marginalized identities led them to a career as a professional speaker exploring the intersections of disability, gender and sexuality, particularly within the spheres of activism and social justice. They have brought their funny, engaging and interactive workshops and speeches to dozens of conferences and schools all across North America. In 2016, they delivered their first TEDxTalk, and received a Catalyst Award from the University of Missouri for their dedication to creating change for and within the LGBTQ community.
An ASL interpreter will be present for both events. Learn more about . For more information, please contact the Nanook Diversity and Action Center at 474-6369 or uaf-ndac@alaska.edu.