Dear OFC Families,
September marks six months of virtual programs for us at Our Family Coalition. Originally, we made this decision week by week, until it turned out to be month by month. Now, we don't know what the future holds, but we do know we're still committed to bringing LGBTQ+ family programming that inspires and is relevant.
Next week starts Oakland Pride (believe it or not!). We're excited to bring you over 12 hours of LGBTQ+ specific family events, virtually. Please join us from September 6-13 for Pride Inside Oakland!
We'll be introducing Our Family – including a very special new staff member – at our kickoff on Sunday, September 6 at 1pm. You won't want to miss it! Below you will find our full schedule, including an amazing program on AntiRacist Parenting led by DEI facilitator Dr. Breeze Harper. In this time of social justice and revolution, it's incredibly important we dismantle oppression through a parenting lens.
We hope this week finds you well. We know the multiple responsibilities associated with parenting in a pandemic along with distance learning starting for many of us. Be well and take care. We can't wait to "see" you for Pride Inside Oakland!
In community,
Cheryl
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PRIDE INSIDE OAKLAND: one week and a dozen hours of live, virtual events for your family!
[PLEASE RSVP FOR SECURE ZOOM TELEHEALTH CONFERENCE PHONE & VIDEO ACCESS]
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When: Friday, Sep 4, 8-9PM
What: secure Zoom telehealth phone & video conference
Warm up pre-Pride Inside Oakland with a gentle-yet-challenging session of cardio, strength training, and stretching. Erica Jasmine Moon offers shame-free, warm, and inviting spaces for folx to access transformative healing in their bodies.
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When: Sunday, Sep 6, 10-11AM
What: secure Zoom telehealth phone & video conference
OFC Public Ally Ayana Cariaso creates a fun and healthy environment for families and children to express their emotions while sheltering in place. Themes will focus on queer-inspired art and social justice advocacy.
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OFC roll call! featuring a special intro
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When: Sunday, Sep 6, 1-2pm
What: secure Zoom telehealth phone & video conference
Kick off Pride Inside Oakland week by meeting Our Family – and talking about how all our families are managing, inside and out. Featuring a very special staff member introduction!
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When: Tuesday, Sep 8, 6-7pm
What: secure Zoom telehealth phone & video conference
OFC's Education Director Rick Oculto takes you on a guided tour of the resources educators – including your kids' teachers – can use to ensure they're taking anti-bias and LGBTQ+ inclusivity into account, even during distance learning. Highlight: our very own Teaching LGBTQ+ History website!
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When: Wednesday, Sep 9, 6:30-8pm
What: secure Zoom telehealth phone & video conference
Join parent of four and diversity and inclusion strategist Dr. A. Breeze Harper of Critical Diversity Solutions to talk about how LGBTQ+ parents of small children and elementary school-aged children can parent in an antiracist framework.
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with Arayah Fleming of Destiny Arts
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When: Thursday, Sep 10, 10-11am
What: secure Zoom telehealth phone & video conference
Arayah Fleming of Destiny Arts creates a safe space filled with positivity, in which toddlers and their grown-ups will be encouraged to try new things, combining rhythm and spacial awareness with fun games and creativity.
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When: Saturday, Sep 12, 10-11am
What: secure Zoom telehealth phone & video conference
Join fellow trans and gender-nonconforming parents, prospective parents, and co-parents in a virtual social! From the workplace to trans activism, transition to temper tantrums, and particularly how to manage stress during this most challenging of times: discuss whatever you'd like to in a safe space with friendly, supportive people.
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When: Saturday, Sep 12, 3-4pm
What: secure Zoom telehealth phone & video conference
Join OFC staff for a fun, family game show about queer culture! Via Zoom, or from your mobile device through our Kahoot platform! You won't want to miss out on this opportunity to test your queer knowledge to your family and friends
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with Yves Saint Croissant
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When: Sunday, Sep 13, 11-11:30am
What: secure Zoom telehealth phone & video conference
The incomparable Yves Saint Croissant is BACK! If you loved her story hour in June, you know what's in store for you. If you missed it, you – okay, and your kids, too – have to listen in!
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a 3-part series with Courtney Hipskind
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When: Sunday, Sep 13, 12-1pm
What: secure Zoom telehealth phone & video conference
Courtney Hipskind, a Deafqueer pre-school educator, will be teaching this intersectional intro lesson into Deafqueer culture and beginner's babysign.
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with Oakland Firefighter Brooke of Station 13
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When: Sunday, Sep 13, 1:30-2pm
What: secure Zoom telehealth phone & video conference
Oakland Firefighter Brooke Meredith will take us on a live, virtual tour of their home station #13, located in Fruitvale. Tour followed by a question & answer period!
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Coming up later in September: |
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• Antiracist Parenting, part 2 • Wed, Sep 16, 6:30-8pm RSVP
• Music & Movement • Thurs, Sep 17, 10-11am RSVP
• Prospective & Expectant Parent Support • Thurs, Sep 17, 6-7:30pm RSVP
• Communication & Connection during COVID • Sat, Sep 19, 1-2:30pm RSVP
• Deafqueer ASL: Babysign • Sun, Sep 20, 12-1pm RSVP
• Weekly Community Drop-in • Mon, Sep 21, 8-9pm RSVP
• Queer & Trans BIPOC Parent Support • Wed, Sep 23, 6-8pm RSVP
• OFC Parent Advisory Council • Wed, Sep 23, 6-8pm RSVP
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ABOUT OUR VIRTUAL EVENTS & GROUPS:
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To participate, you must pre-register for the event; once you have, we'll reply with the event's phone # & video URL access.
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Our online workshops and group chats are held via secure Zoom telehealth phone and video conferences.
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All virtual events (not live broadcast on Facebook or Instagram) are are HIPAA-compliant and preserve the security and confidentiality of all our participants to the highest standards possible.
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For more info, please email cheryl@ourfamily.org, or visit us at ourfamily.org.
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Meet your hosts: OFC's Programs Team
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Cheryl Lala
[she/her/hers]
Family Programs Director
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Drew Lakhardt
[they/them/theirs]
Programs Coordinator
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Karlon Zee
[he/him/his]
Programs Coordinator
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Aliyah Bowman
[she/her+they/them]
Programs & Data Specialist
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Ayana Carasio
[she/her+they/them]
Public Allies Fellow
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Rose Crespo
[they/them/theirs]
Family Programs Associate
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• We acknowledge and give our respect the Ramaytush Ohlone people, on whose traditional and unceded land
we are grateful to live and work, and on which all San Francisco events take place.
• We strive to make our office and programs accessible to all families. Please let us know when you register what accommodations will help your family participate to the fullest. More Accessibility Statements here.
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