Supafriends: The Evolution of a Queer Youth Media Program

Submitted by globalaction on Wed, 04/15/2009 - 3:17pm
Short Description: 

Join us in this conversation on the past, present and future of queer youth media activism! Youth and alumni of Global Action Project's Supafriends program will come together to screen their videos and discuss the impact of their work as queer youth media activists.

Presenters
Presenter One Name: 
Jennifer Macchiarelli
Presenter One Info: 

Passionate about filmmaking, photography and design. Formerly the Communications Coordinator at Youth Rights Media in New Haven, CT Jennifer launched the Reel News program and supported youth organizing initiatives focused on juvenile justice and education reform. She is also a member of the Board of Directors for the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN) Connecticut. This year, she will be co-facilitating the Community Media in Action and Supa Friends programs at G.A.P

Presenter Two Name: 
(ALUMNI AND YOUTH PARTIPANTS)
Presenter Two Info: 

3 CURRENT AND PAST YOUTH PARTICIPANTS OF G.A.P.'S SUPAFRIENDS PROGRAM WILL BE LEADING THE DISCUSSION (BIOS WILL BE SUBMITTED LATER)

Presenting organization: 
Global Action Project