Key Themes

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The conference will focus on themes of mental health, family acceptance, and faith communities. However, you are invited to submit any session that you think our community would benefit from!

 

We will look for the following elements in the proposals:

• how the proposal relates to the conference themes (family acceptance, mental health, faith communities).

• inclusive identities and experiences of LGBTQ diaspora (Korean adoptees, mixed-race, etc), trans/GNC, disability, youth, elders

• community-centered approach (i.e., by us and/or with us)

• participatory/engaging/interactive/dialogue-based facilitation

• creative, intergenerational, healing/therapeutic community spaces through art (in various forms), skills sharing, physical movement, thought-provoking non-academic conversations

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Quick facts about KQTCON

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• When: April 6-8, 2018

• Where: New York City (details TBD)

• Who: We’re estimating for 100-150 attendees and prioritizing representation from the following groups:

  • LGBTQ people of Korean descent

  • Parents and family members of LGBTQ Koreans

  • Allies and friends of LGBTQ Korean community, including but not limited to:

    • Members of faith institutions in the Korean community, Mental health providers serving LGBTQ Koreans, and Advocates