The Latest News From the CSU Mareyjoyce Green Women's Center

Volume 23 | April 6, 2021

Mareyjoyce Green Women's Center

216.687.4674

womenscenter@csuohio.edu

Spotlight On...

April Is Sexual Assault Awareness Month!

Every 73 seconds, an American is sexually assaulted.

Have You Heard?

LAVERNE COX IS COMING TO CSU!!!

In honor of Trans Day of Visibility and Women's History Month, Cleveland State University LGBTQ+ Student Services Center and Mareyjoyce Green Women's Center present... a virtual live Q&A with Laverne Cox!

Thursday April 8th | 7:00 pm EST

CSU students, faculty, and staff are invited to register for this very special event at www.tinyurl.com/csulaverne

RSVP & SUBMIT A QUESTION FOR LAVERNE

Laverne Cox

Award-Winning Transgender Actress, Producer & Equal Rights Advocate

With various ‘firsts’ in her already impressive career, Laverne Cox is a four-time Emmy-nominated actress, Emmy-winning producer, and a prominent equal rights advocate and public speaker. Laverne's groundbreaking role of Sophia Burset in the critically acclaimed Netflix original series "Orange is The New Black" brought her to the attention of diverse audiences all over the world. This role led to Laverne becoming the first openly transgender actress to be nominated for a Primetime acting Emmy and made her the first Trans woman of color to have a leading role on a mainstream scripted television series. Laverne is continuing to expand her presence on both the big and small screens with diverse and groundbreaking roles.

PRISUM STARTS THIS WEEK!

This is a collaborative event with the CSU Sexual Violence Prevention Education Sub Committee and the LGBT Community Center of Greater Cleveland

The 2021 PRISUM speaker series will feature four presenters on four dates in April. All presentations will be streamed via Zoom.

Tuesday, April 6, 2-3 p.m.

Microaggressions Toward LGBTQ+ Individuals by Dr. Bruce Menapace, Ph. D., LGBTQ+ Psychologist

Wednesday, April 7, 1-2 p.m.

Snapshot of LGBTQ+ Youth: Mental and Physical Health by Kristen & Lisa Pepera, Founders of Colors+ Youth Center and LGBTQ+ Licensed Mental Health Providers

Wednesday, April 14, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

The unprotected: Sexual Violence and the Experiences of African American Women by Miss Reaver D. Nelson, MSW, LISW-S, Pearl Counseling Services/LGBT Community Center of Greater Cleveland

Thursday, April 15, 12-1 p.m.

Transgender Women Survivors: Stereotypes and Barriers to Services by Haley Yocum, University of York, Centre for Women's Studies

csuohio.edu/studentwellness/prisum

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If you or a loved one have experienced rape or sexual abuse, no matter how long ago, Cleveland Rape Crisis Center is here for you. #SAAM

24/7 Crisis & Support Hotline:

Text or call (216) 619-6192

Chat on our website at:

clevelandrapecrisis.org/chat

The 27 Best Podcasts about Feminism, Equality, Equity, and Surviving

LISTEN HERE

SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH DISCUSSION:

A 3-PART SERIES

PART 2: A DISCUSSION FOR THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY

ABOUT SEXUAL VIOLENCE

April 14, 2021

1:30-2:30 p.m.

This is an event by Mount Sinai Sexual Assault and Violence Intervention Program

Ongoing

We're here for you!

Need to chat or connect with on

or off-campus resources?

Need a morale boost or assistance navigating University life?

Email womenscenter@csuohio.edu or call 216.687.4674

International Women's Coffee Hour

A time for international women and their allies to meet others, discuss current events, practice English language skills and talk about what matters to them. Informal, virtual gatherings.

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Wednesdays 3:30-4:00

To sign up or learn more email: womenscenter@csuohio.edu