Click here for a Zoom link for this online CLGS event!

Join the CLGS African American Roundtable for an engaging and enlightening virtual workshop that honors the intersection of Black and LGBTQ+ identities through the lens of Juneteenth, a day commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States.

This interactive session will delve into the stories, struggles, and triumphs of Black LGBT history-makers who have shaped culture, politics, faith, and activism across generations. this workshop sheds light on the often-overlooked contributions of Black LGBT individuals to the fight for freedom and equality.

Participants will explore themes of resilience, intersectionality, and the ongoing struggle for liberation in both racial and queer contexts.

Speaker

Rev. Terence L. Mayo (he/they) is a Black queer feminist practical theologian, critical educator, and LGBTQIA+ youth advocate who strives to co-create change through contextual theological education, community-based change strategies, and racial equity. As a sought-after speaker, Rev. Mayo has shared his expertise on various topics, including Black LGBTQIA+ youth, DEI, education-community partnerships, public theology & social change, and trauma-informed strategies.

Terence serves on the national boards for Progressive Youth Ministry and the Howard University School of Divinity Alumni Association. Terence is also a Steinhardt Fellow at New York University, working toward his Ph.D. in Teaching and Learning. He has earned degrees in Business, Secondary Education, and Religion.