La Familia de UCSB presents EXOTICIZE THIS!, a facilitated discussion
focused on shedding light on the complexities of being queer and a
person of color. Issues for discussion ranging from rejection of our own
PoC communities and acceptance in white queer communities to the
exoticism of our cultures in white queer communities will be discussed.
The goal of the discussion will be to provide queers of color insight
and support from queer of color communities.
Presenters: This workshop will be facilitated by members of La
Familia de UCSB, an organization for all lesbian, gay, bisexual,
transgender, questioning, and ally people of color with an emphasis on
the Latin@/Chican@/community. Alejandro Juarez is an Associated Students
External Vice President and is committed to raising
racial/social/political awareness at UCSB. Dora Morse is a Black Studies
major, secretary of La Familia and co-chair of Women's Commission who is
dedicated to fighting against sexism, heterosexism, and racism reflects
and for communities of color. Edith Sargon is also an Associated
Students External Vice President committed to social change. Chary
Olmedo is the Assistant Manager at UCSB’s Queer Resource Center and
the co-chair of La Familia de UCSB.
Room: Ucen Flying A