Out in the South educates and affirms LGBTQ+ communities and experiences.
St. Joe Community Foundation Lecture Hall at the Holley Academic Center at Florida State University Panama City 4750 Collegiate Drive Panama City, FL 32405
Our 3rd annual Out in the South: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion event will feature educational and impactful speakers, opportunities to learn and support the diverse community we live in, and engagement with local organizations.
Light hors d'oeuvres will be served. First 50 attendees will receive an Out in the South vinyl sticker for their car, reusable bottles, electronics, or anywhere you want to show your support.
Volunteers will be available to assist with voting registration regardless of political affiliation. The deadline for voter registration to be eligible in the November elections is October 11th.
Be sure to reserve your seat now.
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Add your LGBTQ+ and Diversity friendly songs to this collaborative playlist: 3rd Annual Out in the South 2022 Collaborative Spotify Playlist
The playlist will be shared during the event. Please use public friendly songs!
SCHEDULE
12:00 PM Check-in and Meet Community Organizations
1:00 PM FSU Welcome by Dean Clark
1:05 PM Introduction to Out in the South by Emily Gray
1:15 PM Religious Freedoms – Rev. Fr. Rian Adams
Introduced by Student - Michael Goetz
1:45 PM LGBTQ+ Health and Wellbeing – Dr. Jonathan Appelbaum
Introduced by Student - Ethan Lewis
2:15 PM Supporting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion by Dr. Irvin Clark
Introduced by Student - Raemi Creteur
2:45 PM Keynote Address by Nadine Smith
Introduced by Cindy Wilker
3:30 PM Closing Comments by Michele Smallwood
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM Meet Community Organizations and Informal Q&A with Speakers
COMMUNITY PARTNERS