In this clever, poignant, and very funny video, Ash Beckham re-appropriates the word "gay," reminding the audience that language can be a powerful tool that can either be wielded as a weapon or used to enact positive change.
This presentation was given 21 February 2013 at Ignite Boulder.
On 4 May 2012, OUTSPORT TORONTO presented a workshop at the Toronto District School Board's FUTURES 2012 conference, the theme of which was "Equity and Inclusive Education". OUTSPORT TORONTO's workshop (entitled "Making It Better Now: Ending Homophobia and Transphobia in School Athletics and Physical Education") was focused on accessibility of physical education, intermural, and varsity athletics to LGBT students. The m Read more...
If you wish to see the Then and Now video without downloading, it is also embedded below, and can be found at http://youtu.be/nZANscq4yME .
In addition to the above material, the original "Your Can Play" public service announcement video from the You Can Play Project was used. This video can be found at http://youtu.be/SXoTRTAw6Dc .
At the end of our presentation, we listed the following resources:
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