Digital Spaces, Diverse Faces
Strengthening LGBTQ+ Communities & Mental Health in a Connected Age
Across the nation, the LGBTQ+ community confronts a surge of legislative and policy challenges, ranging from "bathroom bills'' and "don't-say-gay" laws to the troubling trend of book bans. These actions have not only sparked concern but have shown a tangible impact on the mental well-being of our community—most notably, our youth. Such measures, while often framed as protective, have in practice served to marginalize and silence vital voices, contributing to a climate of exclusion and harm.
In New York, the LGBTQ+ community navigates a complex landscape of mental health challenges. Issues of racial justice, the repercussions of criminalization, pervasive social isolation, and censorship attempts intersect, deeply affecting the mental health of LGBTQ+ New Yorkers. These challenges, while unique in their context, reflect broader national conversations on rights, identity, and well-being.
City & State's summit, in collaboration with Equality New York, invites you to a critical dialogue on these pressing issues. This event will serve as a platform to explore the unique challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community in this digital age, examine the approaches of state and city officials in these transformative times, and discuss prospective legislative responses.
Disclaimer
Inclusion is one of the core values of City & State. Our goal is to create a company climate accessible to all, and proactively plan events free of physical, communication and/or other barriers so all individuals may meaningfully participate in our activities and events.
Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend City & State sponsored events. If you require a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this event, please contact Alexis Arsenault at AARSENAULT@CITYANDSTATENY.COM or Isabelle Poulard at IPOULARD@CITYANDSTATENY.COM
By registering for this event, you consent to receive emails from City & State/NYN Media and sponsors (e.g., daily newsletter), if any; and for us to share your contact information with the event sponsors who may contact you, about their related products and services.
All attendees will be required to provide government-issued photo ID upon entry. Walk-in registrants will be charged an additional fee and will be required to provide credit card payment on-site.
Refund Policy
All cancellation requests must be made in writing and sent via email to events@cityandstateny.com before the event date.
Cancellations received in writing more than 7 days before the event date are entitled to a full refund, minus a $10 processing fee per canceled ticket. All refunds will be issued to the original method of payment.
Cancellations (early bird, standard, special group registrations) received in writing less than 7 days before the event date will not be eligible for a refund.
Substitutions (i.e. ticket transfers) are allowed by individuals within the same organization, before the event or onsite. Badge swapping/sharing is strictly prohibited.
Refunds are not eligible for registrants who do not attend the event (“no show”) and do not provide a written cancellation in advance of the event date.
If an event is canceled or postponed, refunds will offered for the entire purchase
Strengthening LGBTQ+ Communities & Mental Health in a Connected Age
Across the nation, the LGBTQ+ community confronts a surge of legislative and policy challenges, ranging from "bathroom bills'' and "don't-say-gay" laws to the troubling trend of book bans. These actions have not only sparked concern but have shown a tangible impact on the mental well-being of our community—most notably, our youth. Such measures, while often framed as protective, have in practice served to marginalize and silence vital voices, contributing to a climate of exclusion and harm.
In New York, the LGBTQ+ community navigates a complex landscape of mental health challenges. Issues of racial justice, the repercussions of criminalization, pervasive social isolation, and censorship attempts intersect, deeply affecting the mental health of LGBTQ+ New Yorkers. These challenges, while unique in their context, reflect broader national conversations on rights, identity, and well-being.
City & State's summit, in collaboration with Equality New York, invites you to a critical dialogue on these pressing issues. This event will serve as a platform to explore the unique challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community in this digital age, examine the approaches of state and city officials in these transformative times, and discuss prospective legislative responses.
Disclaimer
Inclusion is one of the core values of City & State. Our goal is to create a company climate accessible to all, and proactively plan events free of physical, communication and/or other barriers so all individuals may meaningfully participate in our activities and events.
Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend City & State sponsored events. If you require a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this event, please contact Alexis Arsenault at AARSENAULT@CITYANDSTATENY.COM or Isabelle Poulard at IPOULARD@CITYANDSTATENY.COM
By registering for this event, you consent to receive emails from City & State/NYN Media and sponsors (e.g., daily newsletter), if any; and for us to share your contact information with the event sponsors who may contact you, about their related products and services.
All attendees will be required to provide government-issued photo ID upon entry. Walk-in registrants will be charged an additional fee and will be required to provide credit card payment on-site.
Refund Policy
All cancellation requests must be made in writing and sent via email to events@cityandstateny.com before the event date.
Cancellations received in writing more than 7 days before the event date are entitled to a full refund, minus a $10 processing fee per canceled ticket. All refunds will be issued to the original method of payment.
Cancellations (early bird, standard, special group registrations) received in writing less than 7 days before the event date will not be eligible for a refund.
Substitutions (i.e. ticket transfers) are allowed by individuals within the same organization, before the event or onsite. Badge swapping/sharing is strictly prohibited.
Refunds are not eligible for registrants who do not attend the event (“no show”) and do not provide a written cancellation in advance of the event date.
If an event is canceled or postponed, refunds will offered for the entire purchase