How do we deal with the difficult issues of racism, sexism and biases in the scene? How do we create awareness of these issues and environments that are inclusive and accepting of all, regardless of race, sex, disability, age, weight and scene play that others may not care for? This diverse panel will lead an interactive discussion with the audience on these issues and attempt to reach consensus on a few actions that would help to improve inclusiveness of all in the leather/BDSM communities.
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About the presenters:
Yoseñio V. Lewis is a dark skinned Latino female to male transsexual who has been an activist since 1973. A health educator, speaker, writer, performer, trainer, facilitator and spiritual hugger, Yoseñio is a member of the Board of Directors of The Woodhull Sexual Freedom Foundation and of Tenderloin Health (in San Francisco). He was most recently on the Board of Directors of the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force (NGLTF). Yoseñio is also a co-founder of Big Boys Ink Productions, a theatrical writing and performing company. Yoseñio is also a co-founder of The TransAms, a barbershop quartet composed of transsexual men. Yoseñio has been a subject of several documentaries, including Christopher Lee’s Trappings of Transhood and the television channel A&E’s Transgender Revolution.
Mistress Mir has been in the "scene" for 30 plus years and was trained in the Old Guard tradition, which brings a sense of honor into everything in her life. Mistress Mir has actively participated in the following functions and events:International Ms. Leather, Living In Leather, The March on Washington (Carrier of the Banner), International SM Leather fetish Celebration Beyond Vanilla, NLA Dallas, LSM Workshop presenter and held parties for 12 years, Dressing for Pleasure Workshop Presenter, Ms. Oklahoma Leather, Ms. Northeast Leather, Mr. and Ms. Jersey Leather Judge, Ms. New York Leather Judge for New York Sir and Leather Boy. Mistress of Ceremonies for the Woodhull Foundation in Wash. D.C., facilitated various workshops for organizations such as TES, LSM, LLC and Black Beat. The new adventure is for the Imperial Court of New York, which is a non-profit, which has donated over $800,000 to social service organizations and AIDS support groups.