Windy City Black Pride Workshops

Windy City Black Pride Workshops presented and Sponsored by Windy City Black Pride Location: Hyatt Regency McCormick Place Hospitality Suite 1, 2, and 3, 3rd Floor 2233 S. Martin Luther King Drive Chicago, IL 60613 Phone: (312) 567-1234 WORKSHOP 1 : The Blackout: A discussion on the definition of “out” and “gay” as it relates to African American men. Presented by: Eugene Robinson, Jr. and Ladu Pearson of Stories N Black Inc. Time/Location: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Hospitality Suite 1, 3rd Floor Synopsis: The purpose of this workshop is to engage African American men and others in an in-depth conversation on the cultural definition of what it means to be an “out” gay black man. The workshop aims to help conceptualize the word(s) “out” and “gay” through the African American male experience. The workshop will consist of an interactive 7 person panel that will engage the audience in an open dialogue followed by a written survey. WORKSHOP 2 : Re-inhabiting your Body: Vital Fitness for Men and Women of Color Presented by Jarid Manos, Author of Ghetto Plainsman, Founder and CEO of Great Plains Restoration Council Time/Location: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Hospitality Suite 2, 3rd Floor Synopsis: Jarid’s “Re-inhabiting your Body” workshop employs a samurai approach to deep, vital health, where participants learn how to ‘get ripped’ physically, mentally, spiritually and emotionally by anchoring oneself in a manner of peace and strength within. Learn how to live within your body, your musculature, and your vital organs and physiology, all seamlessly connected and supporting each other. This confident internal performance then provides you with an athletic solid core, no matter your body type, age or health status, that time after time will ‘have your back” when any of life’s stresses, challenges, or threats come at you, and in turn allows you to be stronger for others. A samurai is “one who serves.” Our lives are not just for ourselves. The planet and our children’s health and future are entering uncertain times. As people of color, we are already accustomed to struggles and not always having a life of comfort. So we are uniquely positioned to lead. But we can only do so by taking care of our own health. Then you are not a willing victim or accomplice to your own illness and destruction. Instead, we learn to lead by living vital, healthy, conscious lives, decreasing our impact on others and the Earth, and helping others. WORKSHOP 3 : Building Financial Freedom for the LGBT Community Presented by: Latrina Gaines Agency Sales Director & Registered Representative of MetLife West Suburban Financial Group Time/Location: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Hospitality Suite 3, 3rd Floor Synopsis: While Gay and Lesbian couples often choose to live by vows of lawfully married couples, many of the financial opportunities and benefits that stem from the legal recognition are unavailable. Domextic partners have unique estate, tax and financial needs. With the assiatance of a financial professional, you and your partner can chart a course of your future, and your children's future. In workshop you will learn more about preserving assets, minimizing taxes, saving for college and investing for your future. WORKSHOP 3 : Illinois Department of Public Health Presented by: Dr. Richard J. Gardner Sr., MD Time/Location: 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm Hospitality Suite 1, 3rd Floor Synopsis: To be announced WORKSHOP 4 : How to Start an Investment Club Presented by: Keith McCoy Time/Location: 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm Hospitality Suite 2, 3rd Floor Synopsis: To be announced WORKSHOP 5 : Transgender Workshop Presented by: To be announced Time/Location: 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm Hospitality Suite 3, 3rd Floor Synopsis: To be announced