Advanced Bi+ Allyship: Going Beyond the "Bi"Nary
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Beginning the bisexual+ (bi+) ally journey can take a lot of introspection about our unconscious biases. In this learning session for advanced allies, participants will learn some common myths and stereotypes about people who are bi+, discuss advanced bi+ ally behaviors, and continue the conversation about how organizations can grow to be even more inclusive of colleagues who are bi+. In this session, participants will:
Review bi+ terminology and some of the challenges that people who are bi+ face;
Unpack common myths and stereotypes about people who are bi+, how to push back when they come up, and ways to move beyond them;
Consider advanced ally behaviors to continue your journey towards being a bi+ super ally;
Suggest next steps that organizations can take to ensure that people who are bi+ feel included; and
Connect with organizations led by, and resources created for, individuals with bi+ identities
Mackenzie Harte (they/them)
Learning & Inclusion Manager
PFLAG National
Mackenzie Harte is the Learning & Inclusion Manager at PFLAG National, contributing to a team that has trained tens of thousands of allies since Mackenzie started in March of 2021. Prior to their time at PFLAG, Mackenzie worked with the GLAAD Media Institute to train over 12,000 activists and advocates across the globe, as well as managing Bisexual+ Awareness Week (#BiWeek) in 2019 and 2020. Mackenzie currently resides in New York City with their cat Saoirse, and is a (song)writer and staunch devotee of Carly Rae Jepsen in their spare time.
Jamie Henkel (she/her)
Vice President, Learning & Inclusion
PFLAG National
Jamie Henkel is the Vice President, Learning & Inclusion at PFLAG National. She is the program’s lead trainer and oversees the development of new publications and learning sessions for PFLAG National’s Straight for Equality program. Since 2012 she has been the lead architect of PFLAG Academy Online, a monthly webinar program. Jamie lives in Portland, OR with her cat and partner. She enjoys day hiking (but not backpacking) and everything else that the Pacific Northwest has to offer.
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