SPEAK ON IT
Misconception is working to close the divide of inequality from race, gender, to orientation, and more. From a transgender base, Misconception is able to provide understanding, support, and unity in regards to the Trans experience. Below is a list of speaking events attended or upcoming. If you are interested in having someone to speak to your organization- large or small- please contact us for booking at misconceptionllc@gmail.com.
Speaking Events
Indivisible Midland: Not About us Without Us
A group of diverse minorities get together to discuss what it's like being represented by people who don't understand being marginalized. While no one person can speak for an entire group, someone who isn't a part of that group can't speak for one person who is.
Thinking Outside the Gender Box
An open discussion with the community about identifying as transgender and being an ally. This event was held at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Columbia SC. Perspectives from binary, non-binary, and siblings were shared.
Beckman Center in Greenwood, SC
Co-presenting with Anne McSweeney, LCSW at the CEU Creations’ Training “Best Practices and Ethical Considerations When Working with LGBT Clients/Patients” for clinicians at the Beckman Center for Mental Health Services in Greenwood, SC.
South Carolina State University Orangeburg, SC
Chi Eta Phi Sorority Inc.'s Zeta Eta Eta Chapter of SCSU. Speaking to the organization about understanding Transgender Identities and creating safe and brave spaces!
Howard University Cramton Auditorium, Washington DC
The 10th Annual International Conference on Stigma - Youth Power up For a Stigma Free Future! Join us as we speak on a panel to dismantle stigma around HIV and PrEP!