News Archive
Day 2 - Queer Youth Activism Camp
Sunday, 17 July 2011 04:40

Missing Camp? No worries! The Texas QSA Network staff will be reporting back on the activities through out the Queer Youth Activism Camp each day! That means every evening, between tonight (Saturday) and Monday, we will be posting blogs on the workshops lead by our fabulous trainers and experiences of our bad ass campers. Also, we will be live streaming workshops through out each day. To watch the live stream visit the following link: http://www.ustream.tv/user/txgsan/shows

*Photos and footage to be posted soon

*For more information on workshop material or if you have any additional queeries, email Gabi Padilla (Programs Director): This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

DAY 2 - Queer Youth Activism Camp

Campers were BUSY today. First thing in the morning, we went over How to Have a Kick Ass GSA, and talked about conflict resolution and facilitation skills. Right after that, campers got a crash course in social justice activism through introduction to power & oppression, understanding white supremacy & racism, and discussion on beginning to transform themselves and communities. Campers had too many awesome conversations to recount here - it was inspiring!! Congratulations to all campers for participating in these intense and challenging workshops! Applause to yall for facilitating wonderful dialogue and building the stepping stones toward (queer and allied) liberation!

After the long day of workshops, campers let loose with a dance workshop, dance party & game night. Thanks to Griffin Yu for helping us out with sound. It was a lot of fun practicing how to dougie, whipping our hair, and doing the cupid shuffle for social justice....well, not specificially for social justice...mostly to have fun.

TOMORROW is a day dedicated to home-viewing-campers. We'll be live web streaming 3 workshops - Intro to Organizing, Queer People of Color History, and Ally 101.

Tune in for times - http://www.ustream.tv/user/txgsan

 

SEE YOU TOMORROW!!!!! 

 

much love from san marcos (hi mom),

Texas GSA Network Staff