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APRIL 2020LBGTQ+ SERVICES

MONTHLY NEWSLETTER

MIT Scholars, I hope this greeting finds you well, safe andcomfortable! As we charter new and unprecedentedterritory with the Covid 19 virus, know that theIntercultural Engagement team is here to provideyou with support, guidance and opportunities toconnect with others. Our team is working hard to create a virtualpresence that allows you to find community, learnabout available resources, discuss hot topics andinteract with your peers.

A LETTER FROM DEAN CANTY

W e l c o m e

R L HOURSSPXCE HOURSFind us online:

facebook.com/OMPMIT/ and

studentlife.mit.edu/omp/omp-

digital-catalogue

Find us online:

lbgtq.mit.edu/digital-content

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Please visit LBGTQ+ Services and the Office ofMulticultural Programs (OMP) for moreinformation on virtual events andofferings!Please check back for updates. We will continue to be here for you duringthese challenging times. Warmly, La-Tarri Canty Associate Dean of InterculturalEngagement/Director of the SPXCEIntercultural Center

Nominate someone for the Kellett Award. The John S. W. Kellett ’47 Award recognizes anyMIT individual or group for an exceptional and/orsustained commitment to creating a morewelcoming environment at MIT, including but notlimited to, improving the experience of lesbian,bisexual, gay, transgender (LBGT), andquestioning individuals. The award honors Mr.Kellett, whose spirited support has enabledsignificant improvements in the lives of membersof MIT’s LBGT community. Have someone you think would be great tonominate? Submit your nominations and learnmore about the award by going to the websitehere: awards.mit.edu/awards/john-s-w-kellett-47-award

International Transgender Day ofVisibility (TDOV) is an annual event occurring onMarch 31 dedicated to celebrating trans, non-binary, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender andmore gender diverse people and raising awarenessof discrimination faced by trans peopleworldwide, as well as a celebration of theircontributions to society. Although it's past, you can still check out oursocial media accounts, and on our website here:lbgtq.mit.edu/digital-contentto see words from community members, games,puzzles, book recommendations, and more.

W e l c o m e ( C o n t . )

KELLETT ̀ 47AWARD

TRANS DAY OF VISIBILITY

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W h a t i s L a z o s ?

W h e n a n d W h e r e I s T h i s ?

"Lazo" is one of several Spanishlanguage terms for "bow",referencing the rainbow andexperiences that tie us togetherwithin and across ourcommunities. Chat with othertrans and queer people of color(TQPOC) and allies of color atMIT.

Date: Wednesday, April 15Time: 4:00 - 6:00pm ESTLocation: mit.zoom.us/j/181439077

Web Fam Fridays (WFF) areLBGTQ+ social events that happenevery Friday. It might be a movie, agame, a chat space, and more! This Friday is a movie night to viewLove, Simon [Drama/Comedy]. See page 7 for full April schedule.

W h a t a r e W F F ?

T-Time is a space for anyoneunder the gender diverse umbrellaas a space for people to hang out,chat, and build community. This student centered group meetsevery other week. Interested inlearning more? Email:[email protected]

W h a t i s T - T i m e ?

L a z o s : A P l a c e a t t h e T a b l e

f o r T Q P O C & A l l i e s o f C o l o rW e b F a m F r i d a y s T - T i m e

L B G T Q + R E c u r r i n g P r o g r a m m i n g


Date: Friday, April 3Time: 7:00 - 9:00 pm ESTLocation: Checklbgtq.mit.edu/digital-content


We're still working on date andtime. Email [email protected] formore information.

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Instagram:@rainbow_lounge_mit

Facebook:@rainbowloungemit Twitter: @lbgtmit

F o l l o w U s o n S o c i a l M e d i a

U p d a t e s & A n n o u n c e m e n t s

APRIL LBGTQ+ BOOK RECS.W h e n T h e M o o n W a s O u r sB y A n n a - M a r i e M c L e m o r e

TAGS: Non-Binary, Trans, GenderNonconforming, Guide Drawing on the author's own experiencesas a nonbinary person, aswell as interviews and research, thisbook shares common experiencesand challenges faced by those who are nonbinary.

TAGS: Fiction, Trans, Latinx,Fantasy Miel and Sam are best friends. Rosesgrow out of Miel’s wrist Sam is knownfor the moons he paints and hangs inthe trees. But even they stay away fromthe Bonner girls, four sisters rumoredto be witches.

T h e y / T h e m / T h e i r

b y E r i s Y o u n g

C h e c k o u t o u r b o o k s a t : h t t p s : / / l b g t q m i t . l i b i b . c o m /

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http://www.facebook.com/rainbowloungemithttp://www.instagram.com/rainbowloungemithttp://www.twitter.com/lbgtmit

R a i n b o w L o u n g e

B i r t h d a y B a s h ( E v e n t )

H a p p e n i n g a t M I T : F o r A L l

W h e n a n d W h e r e i s t h i s ?

L B G T Q + D i s c o r d

There's a LBGTQ+ studentcreated discord. Follow thislink below to learn more abouthow you can participate inbuilding queer community in avirtual world. https://discord.gg/2JjMGGn

R a i n b o w L o u n g e B i r t h d a y

P a r t y ( V i r t u a l )

Date: Monday, April 6Time: All DayLocation: Our social mediaaccounts

The Rainbow Lounge is turning2 and you know what thatmeans? TWO BIRTHDAYS! See our shoutout on Monday.

It's our birthday celebration two:electric boog-a-loo. And it'll be amystery theme. Check our social media pages allweek for the lead up to the surpriseevent. Are you ready to go on anadventure? [Y] [N] We hope you're ready to celebrate!

Facebook:@rainbowloungemit Twitter: @lbgtmit Instagram:@rainbow_lounge_mit


Date: Monday, April 13Time: Starts 12pm ESTLocation: lbgtq.mit.edu

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W e b F a m F r i d a y s

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WFF alternates times in aneffort to have events wheremultiple people can participate. Here is the full April list. April 3: 7-9pm ESTApril 10: 4-5pm ESTApril 17: 7-9pm ESTApril 24: 4-5pm EST 7-9pm EST are movie nights. 4-5pm EST are game lateafternoons.Zoom Link: checklbgtq.mit.edu/digital-content

L e t ' s M a k e S P X C E

Date: Tuesday, April 28Time: All DayLocation: lbgtq.mit.edu/digital-content

Date: Every WednesdayTime: 6 - 7pm ESTLocation: studentlife.mit.edu/omp/omp-digital-catalogue

SPXCE will host weekly virtualthematic gatherings with theMIT community that continue toincrease our shared knowledgethrough conversation &discourse. Students will have anopportunity to #ShareSPXCEwith their peers & SPXCE staffto discuss a different topic eachweek.

A day to showcase womxn-loving-womxn and those who identifywithin the community. LBGTQ+Services is partnering with theCheney Room at MIT. The CheneyRoom supports (but is not limitedto) self-identified women,transgender women, and non-binary individuals. W h e n a n d W h e r e i s t h i s ?

# s h a r e

s p x c e

H o w t o F r e a k O u t

( S k i l l f u l l y ) , A n d O t h e r

P a n d e m i c S u r v i v a l S k i l l s



L G B T Q + A d v i s o r C o d y S a n d e r s

Rev. Cody Sanders counts it aprivilege to help cultivatecommunities of affirmation wherethe religious, spiritual, and ethicallives of LGBTQ people can thriveand flourish. If you're looking for support orfinding online resources with yourintersecting identities then CodySanders is available via email andphone at [email protected] and617-864-9275 x201.

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Date: MondaysTime: 5-6pm ESTLocation:mit.zoom.us/j/953792615

Date: Tuesday, April 28thTime: 5-6pm ESTLocation:tinyurl.com/BGLATA2020

In this webcast produced by theMIT Bisexual, Gay, Lesbian, andTransgender Alumni/AlumnaeAssociation (BGLATA),alumni/alumnx experts in theirfields will share their journeysnavigating the workforce andcareer choices after MIT. Go tolink to register.

Join us for informal, online chatsabout managing emotions andother challenges of this newreality, with strategies to surviveand thrive. Programs can be found here:http://studentlife.mit.edu/rl/events W h e n a n d W h e r e i s t h i s ?

Join us in an evening of buildingcommunity throughcultural appreciation,storytelling, music, & art. This isa collaboration with LBGTQ+Services and OMP! Sign up link to perform & share:https://tinyurl.com/vezhymn

L B G T Q + A / P I v i r t u a l

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i n t e r c o n n e c t i o n s v i r t u a l

S h o w & t e l l

W e b f a m f r i d a y s

m o v i e n i g h t :

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Date: Friday, May 1Time: 6-7:30pm ESTLocation: mit.zoom.us/s/776437048

Date: Friday, April 17Time: 7-9pm ESTLocation: mit.zoom.us/j/197562939

In this WFF Movie Night we willbe screening the movie SignatureMove. This movie is about aMuslim lesbian from Chicagocares for her TV-obsessedmother and falls in love with awrestler. We are collaboratingwith OMP and AA/PI (AsianAmerican & Pacific Islander)!

Join SPXCE and LBGTQ+Services in a panel centering Asianand Pacific Islander LBGTQ+identities at MIT, in honor ofAsian Pacific American HeritageMonth! This webinar will berecorded through Zoom.

W h e n a n d W h e r e i s t h i s ?W h e n a n d W h e r e i s t h i s ?

Date: Thursday, April 23Time: 7-9pm ESTLocation: mit.zoom.us/j/557567825

Join LBGTQ+ Services and OMPin a variety of social media weeklychallenges! Participate & youcould win a prize through a raffle! Challenges:April 2nd - #ShowYourSpxce -show off your cribApril 8th - #ShareYourFavoriteMemoryOfSPXCE&LBGTQ+ServicesApril 15 - Tiktok x InstagramChallengeApril 22 - #ShowMITPrideApril 29 - To be determined



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Date: Friday, April 10Time: 4-5pm ESTLocation: mit.zoom.us/j/741337926

In this WFF Game Night we willbe playing Kahoot! There will berandom trivia and LBGTQ+specific themes. You will need acomputer and mobile device toparticipate.Kahoot Link: https://kahoot.it/Game PIN will be given the dayof event

More details on how toparticipate Follow OMP on their social mediaplatforms to participate! Staytuned for more details! Instagram - omp.mit Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/OMPMIT/

h o w c a n i h e l p ?

E n g a g i n g y o u r l o c a l

c o m m u n i t y

Join the PKG Center as we shareideas and resources to supportour local communities aroundthe country/world, and helpefforts to combat the impacts ofCOVID-19. Together, withcommunity-informedperspectives, we can support ourneighbors and each other. RSVPhttps://tinyurl.com/vkalrnq



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Date: Thursday, April 9Time: 2 pm ESTLocation: More info to come

B l a c k l b g t q + m o v i e

s c r e e n i n g & d i s c u s s i o n

We will be screening a movie orshow that demonstrates visibilityof Black LGBTQ+ identities.Afterward, we will make space fora virtual discussion and reflectionof the screening. This is acollaboration between OMP andLBGTQ+ Services. A poll will besent out to vote for a movie orshow. W h e n a n d W h e r e i s t h i s ?Date: Friday, May 1Time: 2-3:30pm ESTLocation: mit.zoom.us/j/760149245

S P X C E V i r t u a l C P W

SPXCE (Office of MulticulturalPrograms and LBGTQ+Services) is holding a virtualCPW hangout and informationsession for pre-frosh andcurrent students. Games, fun,and more from 6-7 PM EST andthen a movie afterwards from 7-9 PM EST.


Date: Friday, April 17Time: 6 - 9 PM ESTLocation: More info to come

You talked and we listened! InApril there was a graduatemeeting to talk about hopes,needs, and support specificallyfocused on graduate students. Find out more about the page bygoing to our "Stay Connected"tab under the "Graduate StudentOpportunities" section. The full web address is:https://lbgtq.mit.edu/stay-connected/graduate-student-resources LBGTQ+ Services now alsoincludes a recurring grad specificsection for students to advertisegrad programs in the newsletter. Email [email protected] if youwould like your event advertisedin a future newsletter.

H a p p e n i n g a t M I T : J u s t F o r G r a d s

G r a d u a t e R e s o u r c e s

W e b P a g e


L B G T Q + G r a d H a n g o u t

Please join MIT Graduate and Post-Doc LBGTQ+ community membersin an evening good food and fungames! Meet new friends and colleagues!

Postponed until Fall 2020 semester.

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L B G T Q + S e r v i c e s U p d a t e s

C h o s e n / P r e f e r r e d N a m e s

o n D i p l o m a s

MIT's current policy is thatstudents must showdocumentation of a legal namechange to have theirchosen/preferred name on theirdiploma. Or, students can emailregistrar to have theirchosen/preferred name read outloud but their legal name must beon their diploma. LBGTQ+ Services is working tohopefully change that so studentscan have their chosen/preferredname on their diploma without alegal name change. Email: [email protected] for info.

P r o v i n c e t o w n , M A

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LBGTQ+ Services is alreadyplanning the 18th annualProvincetown Retreat for 2020. The date will be October 2nd -4th. The planning committeemeetings start every Wednesday,in June from 4-5pm EST. This is an annual event forLBGTQ+ students (undergrad andgrad/post-doc) to build communitywith each other as well as facultyand staff. Learn more about it on the websitehere:lbgtq.mit.edu/programs/annual

L B G T Q + E d u c a t i o n

There will be two LBGTQ+Services educational trainings persemester open to faculty and staffwho want to learn more aboutsupporting LBGTQ+ populations.All participants will receive thenew YAWH trained cards. Checkthe SPXCE website for sign-ups. Students interested in LBGTQ+education can fill out aworkshop/training applicationform on the LBGTQ+ websitehere: lbgtq.mit.edu/resources 1 3

L B G T Q + S e r v i c e s U p d a t e s C o n t .

G e n d e r I n c l u s i v e

B a t h r o o m s C o m m i t t e e

If you're interested in being a partof the revamped gender inclusivebathrooms committee for MITthen please email LaurynMcNair, [email protected] forinterest and information. The committee will be looking forstudents (undergraduate andgraduate) as well as faculty andstaff. The first meeting will bescheduled in April based off theavailability of members.

O n l i n e Q u e e r C o m m u n i t i e s

Are you building LBGTQ+ virtualcommunities? Putting togethermovie nights? Hosting hangouts? Creating chat rooms? LetLBGTQ+ Services know. Wecan put it in our emails out tostudents and advertise it in thenewsletter. We're always looking for ways tosupport you, so don't hesitate toreach out to: [email protected]

C r e a t i v e T a l e n t W a n t e d

f o r m u s i c a l e v e n t

LBGTQ+ Services is looking forpeople (students, staff, faculty,YOU) who like to sing, dance,play music, show off your sickbeats. We're putting together a casual,community music show viaZoom. Either send in a pre-recorded video (2-3 mins) or do itlive on April 13th, time TBD. Email Lauryn for moreinformation: [email protected]

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Q u e e r a n t i n e p o r c h

p h o t o s e r i e s

B e y o n d M I T : U S A


# q u e e r a r c h i v e s a t h o m e

Due to social distancing, wewant to invite you to share yourhistory at home. To continuethe mission of The HistoryProject to preserve, protect, andshare LGBTQ history duringthis unprecedented moment, weare launching a new projectcalled #QueerArchivesAtHometo crowdsource pictures, videos,and stories. To participate fillout form:https://tinyurl.com/swbs5yland send submission to:[email protected]

m o v i n g a t t h e s p e e d o f

t r u s t

Date: Friday, April 10Time: 4-6pm ESTLocation: See link above

A conversation with LeahLakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha (writer of Dirty River) andElliott Fukui on the intersectionsof disability justice and transformative justice. This isorganized by Barnard Center forResearch on Women. Toregister:https://tinyurl.com/vu5hhqx

Queer photographer AllySchmaling (they/them) isorganizing an experimental photoseries documenting queer andtrans communities in Bostonduring the COVID-19 crisis. Theywill be on the sidewalk at least 10feet away from you to practicesocial distancing. Grab your dog,loved ones, bedroom slippers, ordress in drag! For more detailsand to participate email [email protected]: Boston, MAWebsite: www.allyschmaling.com 1 5

R o l l i n g w i t h a d v a n t a g e

Want to be a warrior? A cunningrogue? A powerful sorcerer? JoinBoston GLASS's table and tell astory together through roleplayingand gameplay through Dungeonsand Dragons, a group for LBGTQ+Youth of Color (ages 13-25). Thegroups meets on Roll20, a virtualtabletop app. All experience levelsare welcome, from beginners toveteran players! Interested injoining? Email - [email protected]


T h e w i s d o m o f d i s a b i l i t y

j u s t i c e

JOIN for Justice, the JewishOrganizing Institute andNetwork, is proud to providethis opportunity to hear storiesand insights from disabilityjustice organizers. LeahLakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha (writer of Dirty River), LydiaX.Z Brown, & Patricia Bernewill be panelists.To register -tinyurl.com/r5bworw

T h e A m e r i c a n r e p e r t o r y

t h e a t e r

We invite you to join us as werevisit moments from A.R.T.’spast that brought us together incommunity and recall the powerand magic of theater. Tocelebrate the collective genius ofour A.R.T. community we aredigging into our archive torevisit some of the extraordinarytheatrical moments we’veexperienced together. To check itout: tinyurl.com/vq3ksms

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Date: Friday, April 10Time: 7-8pm ESTLocation: See link above


Date: Every Monday in AprilTime: 4:30-6pm ESTLocation: See info above

b u i l d i n g e m o t i o n a l

r e s i l i e n c eIn moments of great change(transitions) we find ourselvesusing our personal andcollective emotional capacity toadapt to the new conditions weare facing. This webinarorganized by the Ayni Instituteis intended to provideintroductory support to buildstronger emotional resiliency.To register - bit.ly/4720ber

A Google doc with LGBTQ+Resources for Youth (ages 25and under) in Massachusetts. Google Doc:tinyurl.com/LGBTQ-covid-resources To add to resources, email [email protected]


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Date: Tuesday, April 7Time: 7:30-9pm ESTLocation: See info above

P a r i v a r b a y a r e a V i r t u a l

H a n g o u tHolding a weekly Zoom virtualcasual hangout space duringthis COVID isolation. As withParivar's mission, this is anaffinity space meant for SouthAsian Trans and Queer GNBLGB Folx and their loved ones.Open to all US/Canada, justrespect the communityagreements. Join Zoom Meetinghttps://zoom.us/j/655741050Meeting ID: 655 741 050

W h e n a n d W h e r e i s t h i s ?Date: Tuesday, April 7Time: 5:30-7:30pm PSTLocation: See info above

The Voice and Swallowing Labat Ithaca College is recruitingindividuals who identify as non-binary to participate in ananonymous online survey toexamine characteristics, trends,needs of non-binary individualsin relation to voicecharacteristics, and what rolesSpeech-Language Pathologistsplay in a person’s transition.For more info email AlanaZendano [email protected] or Dr.Carly Jo Hosbach-Cannon [email protected]

Them. is an online LGBTmagazine. Check out theirwebsite for a multitude of queerresources for the quarantinesuch as: How to LivestreamYour Drag Online, LGBTQ+movies to stream, Strategies forQuarantining in Non-LGBTQ+Affirming Environment, a Listof LGBTQ+ Video games, andmore! www.them.us/


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T h e m . m a g a z i n e M o v i e n i g h t -

q u e e r s o u t h a s i a n c o l l e c t i v e

Join Greater Boston QSAC fora movie virtual movie night.They will be screening ShubhMangal Zyada Saavdhan. For more information check outthe event page:https://www.facebook.com/events/526127934759100/ W h e n a n d W h e r e i s t h i s ?

Date: Saturday, April 4Time: 7:00 PM ESTLocation: Zoom link will be released on their facebook page!

Q u e e r s o u t h a s i a n

r e s o u r c e s

B e y o n d M I T : G L O B A L

f r e e e - b o o k s

Haymarket Books is givingaway free E-Books. Theirmission is to publish books forchanging the world. Now morethan ever, the need to do justthat is at the forefront of ourminds. We all deserve to live ina world where we are each caredfor, nourished, and sheltered. Tinyurl.com/FreeHaymarketBooks

V i r t u a l A r t M u s e u m T o u r s

Looking for an escape into thearts? Several museums from JPGetty Museum, Los Angeles toMusée d’Orsay, Paris are offeringvirtual tours of their museums. Check out these 10 recommendedones around the world from TheGuardian's website here: tinyurl.com/2020museumtours

Check out Queering Desi for acollection of resources with queerand trans south asian communityin mind, including some virtualhangout spaces and podcasts. Link: tinyurl.com/wcyx773

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Think you know everything? Putit to good use at Prout's nextVIRTUAL Queer Trivia Nighthosted by our residentialquizmasters, The Katong Queers!Just for this edition, we arehosting it online for everyone tojoin us in a time of COVID-19!Use WhatsApp +65 92987139 thename of your team, number ofpax (4 to 6 per group). More info- tinyurl.com/rszwkkd

B e y o n d M I T : G L O B A L

V i r t u a l p r i d e e v e n t

Google brings global Prideparades to LGBTQ communitiesaround the world throughCardboard and 360˚ videotechnology. Be who you are, love who youlove. #PrideForEveryone archive.google.com/prideforeveryone/

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Date: Thursday, April 16Time: 7-10pm UTC+08Location: See info above

A s i a n a m e r i c a n f e m i n i s t

a n t i b o d i e s ( C a r e i n t h e T i m e

o f C o r o n a v i r u s )

This online zine created byAsian American FeministCollective in collaboration withBluestockings NYC bringstogether first-hand accountsand analyses from ourcommunities, includinghealth and service workers andcaregivers on the frontlines,students, peopleliving with chronic illness,journalists, and organizers. tinyurl.com/wsbuzkj

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W31-110 (duPont Athletic Center)

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