Time commitment:

2-3 hours, including class time.

Weekly live meetings:

This class will meet on Tuesdays at 3:00pm EST ( 2:00pmCST, 1:00pm MST, 12:00pm PST).  This class will be approximately 1 hour long. 

First class Feb 1, last class Mar 22

What to expect:

This class is interactive.  Access to a webcam and microphone will be useful but not required. 

Skills needed: 

Ability to read and write, or access to assistance from someone during the class.

General knowledge of American History will be helpful.

Content note:

LGBTQ+ History does come with some dark pasts as well as community members doing whatever it took to survive.  It is important to note that some of the people we will be discussing engaged in activities that you may find difficult to discuss with younger students. While we will keep conversation on the topic of their activism, artistry, and accomplishments, un-supervised research may raise some uncomfortable questions.  I would be happy to help parents navigate these discussions if they arise. We are working to break stigmas and we will not shy away from being accurate in our representation of Queer History.

Supplies Needed:

A zoom Account (free).

All written materials needed will be sent to students before the class period for which they are required. There will also be a supply list available for any crafts that may be suggested as optional activities to be completed outside of class.

Joshua Jernigan 

Joshua Jernigan (he/him/his) is a transgender rights activist and philanthropist living in the greater Charlotte metropolitan area where he and his husband are raising their daughter together. He started the Gender Education Network, an organization helping transgender and gender diverse youth under 12, and is passionate about ensuring every child has a safe and loving home to nurture their growing identities.

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