Queering the Message: Mitigating Political Violence Through Intentional and Strategic Communications

Co-sponsored by LOVEboldly, Stonewall Columbus, and Over Zero, this training centers LGBTQIA+ leaders and allies working in the LGBTQIA+ space for time to learn how we can structure our communications to mitigate and prevent violence while defending our community.

This workshop will cover:

Narratives that are used to justify political and identity-based violence, and how to counteract them

How LGBTQ+ scapegoating operates and is connected to democratic backsliding, and what we can learn from counter-efforts worldwide

Messaging guidance for preventing and responding to attacks against the LGBTQ+ community, including how to inoculate against scapegoating

In addition to learning together, we will take time to collaboratively strategize around and practice crafting relevant communications that embody best practices.

Attendance is free, and breakfast and lunch will be provided, but advance registration is required at https://www.loveboldly.net/queering-the-message.