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HRC Foundation’s Groundbreaking 2019 Time to THRIVE Conference Comes to a Close

HRC Foundation’s Groundbreaking 2019 Time to THRIVE Conference Comes to a Close

On Sunday, HRC Foundation’s sixth annual Time to THRIVE Conference in support of LGBTQ youth came to a close. 

After attending their final breakout workshops and training sessions, the Time to THRIVE contingent heard from Rep. Mark Takano (D-CA); Quinton Peron, NFL cheerleader, Los Angeles Rams; Angel Bonilla, first transgender contestant on NBC’s “The Voice”; Dolores Huerta, President, Dolores Huerta Foundation, and HRC Youth Ambassadors Zimar Batista, Sam Moehlig and Nicole Talbot.

Angel Bonilla, the first transgender contestant on @NBCTheVoice, is on stage at @HRC Foundation’s #TimeToTHRIVE Conference! pic.twitter.com/4Wvp1b4tqj

— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) February 17, 2019

Quinton Peron, a cheerleader for the Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL), is an inspiration to everyone.

Thanks for joining us at @HRC Foundation’s #TimeToTHRIVE Conference, @QPeron! Gender stereotypes should never hold anyone back from their passions.
❤️ pic.twitter.com/k51VhEvEZI

— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) February 17, 2019

The incredible @DoloresHuerta is addressing the crowd at @HRC Foundation’s #TimeToTHRIVE! Dolores is the president and founder of the Dolores Huerta Foundation (@DoloresHuertaFD) and we so honored to have her here. pic.twitter.com/wkNUzAgmQR

— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) February 17, 2019

We’re honored to have openly #LGBTQ @RepMarkTakano at @HRC Foundation’s #TimeToTHRIVE Conference! pic.twitter.com/6jUSXR1HFl

— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) February 17, 2019

HRC Foundation was honored to present both television and fashion personality E.J. Johnson and Olympic figure skater Adam Rippon, with its final Upstander Award of the weekend.

The crowd is on their feet for Adam Rippon! The first openly gay athlete to medal in a Winter Olympics, @AdaRipp is an incredible role model for #LGBTQ youth.

Congrats on receiving an Upstander Award at @HRC Foundation’s #TimeToTHRIVE Conference, Adam! pic.twitter.com/4GKhSF31SY

— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) February 17, 2019

 

E.J. Johnson (@Prince_EJ), television and fashion personality, takes the stage to receive an @HRC Foundation Upstander Award at HRC Foundation’s #TimeToTHRIVE Conference! pic.twitter.com/120KlfUcIv

— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) February 17, 2019

Time to THRIVE is held in partnership with the American Counseling Association and the National Education Association, with AT&T, BBVA Compass and Toyota as presenting sponsors. In its sixth year, HRC Foundation’s premier national event addresses safety, inclusion and well-being for LGBTQ and questioning youth, and brings together youth-serving professionals to discuss best practices for working with and caring for LGBTQ youth and their families in schools, community centers, health care settings and beyond. The conference is taking place Feb. 15-17, 2019 at the Anaheim Marriott in Anaheim, California.

Read our Time to THRIVE Day One and Day Two recaps.

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Must-See LGBTQ TV: ‘Counterpart’ finale and new episode of ‘Grey’s Anatomy’

Must-See LGBTQ TV: ‘Counterpart’ finale and new episode of ‘Grey’s Anatomy’

Photo Credit: Starz

Grab the remote, set your DVR or queue up your streaming service of choice! GLAAD is bringing you the highlights LGBTQ on TV this week. Check back every Sunday for up-to-date coverage in LGBTQ-inclusive programming on TV.

The season two finale of Starz’ Counterpart on Sunday will also be the series finale of the science fiction spy thriller, barring a pickup from another network. The drama follows spies infiltrating a parallel universe and features lesbian assassin Baldwin, and she will be in the finale as well, where Mira’s looming threat forges some unlikely alliances. Counterpart: Sunday, 8pm on Starz.

Thursday night sees a new episode of GLAAD Media Award-nominated Grey’s Anatomy, which will focus on the burgeoning relationship between gay characters Levi and Nico. While Meredith breaks a hospital record, the rest of the doctors are sent scrambling in the wake of a massive overdose within the community. Meanwhile, Jackson wants to take a reluctant Maggie camping, and Levi and Nico’s relationship continues to develop. Grey’s Anatomy: Thursday, 8pm on ABC.

Sunday, February 17: Star Trek: Discovery (CBS All Access); God Friended Me (8pm, CBS); Counterpart (8pm, Starz); The Walking Dead (9pm, AMC); Shameless (9pm, Showtime); Madam Secretary (10pm, CBS)

Tuesday: American Housewife (8pm, ABC); Roswell, New Mexico (9pm, The CW); This Is Us (9pm, NBC); I am Jazz (9pm, TLC); NCIS: New Orleans (10pm, CBS); New Amsterdam (10pm, NBC); Boomerang (10pm, NBC)

Wednesday: Modern Family (9pm, ABC); The Magicians (9pm, Syfy); Schitt’s Creek (10pm, Pop TV)

Thursday: Grey’s Anatomy (8pm, ABC); Legacies (9pm, The CW); Brooklyn Nine-Nine (9pm, NBC); Will & Grace (9:30pm, NBC); How to Get Away with Murder (10pm, ABC); S.W.A.T (10pm, CBS); Broad City (10pm, Comedy Central); The Other Two (10:30pm, Comedy Central)

Friday: Andi Mack (8pm, Disney Channel); The Cool Kids (8:30pm, Fox)

February 15, 2019

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Day Two of HRC Foundation’s 2019 Time to THRIVE Conference

Day Two of HRC Foundation’s 2019 Time to THRIVE Conference

The second day of HRC Foundation’s sixth annual Time to THRIVE Conference ended on Saturday after a day full of featured speakers, special guests, breakout panels, workshops and film screenings.

During the morning plenary, attendees heard from Sebastian Ontiveros, National Director of Multicultural Alliance and Strategy Group & Senior Manager, Consumer Engagement, Toyota; Dr. Beverly Hutton, Deputy Executive Director of Programs and Services, National Association of Secondary School Principals; Dr. Marguerite Williams, Senior Director, Equity and Diversity, Association of California School Administrators; Thomas Davis, Program Coordinator, the Black AIDS Institute, former HRC Youth Ambassador and former HRC HIV 360° Fellow; Johanna Eager, Director, HRC Foundation’s Welcoming Schools; Dr. Kathleen Ethier, Director, Division of Adolescent and School Health in the National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD and TB Prevention, Centers for Disease Control, and HRC Youth Ambassadors Savannah Skyler and Sameer Jha. 

Transgender trailblazer Jazz Jennings, former HRC Youth Ambassador, star of the GLAAD Award-winning TLC series, “I Am Jazz,” and her mom, a fierce advocate for transgender youth, also addressed the audience.

The lunch plenary featured inspiring speakers, including Scott Sapperstein, Assistant Vice President Public Affairs, AT&T; Nathan Monell, Executive Director, National Parent Teacher Association, Jodie Patterson, author, activist, member of HRC’s Parents for Transgender Equality Council and a member of HRC’s Board of Directors and HRC Youth Ambassadors Lucas Segal and Gia Parr.

“This world is unkind to people who are different and that’s unfair .” – Jodie Patterson (@Jodie_GeorgiaNY), member of both the @HRC Parents for Transgender Equality Council and @HRC Foundation’s Board of Directors.
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— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) February 16, 2019

Additionally, HRC Senior Vice President, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Nicole Cozier facilitated a panel discussion with HRC Youth Ambassadors Justin Jones, MaKayla Humphrey, Ashton Mota and Zimar Batista. The group, made up of youth who identify as LGBTQ and Black or African-American, discussed the HRC’s Foundation’s new report on Black and African-American LGBTQ teens and discussed their own lives to shine light on how all youth-serving professionals can better serve LGBTQ youth of color. 
Following an afternoon of workshops, the night concluded with a screening of the movie “Room to Grow” featuring director and producer Jon Garcia, producer Damian Pelliccione, and several cast members.

At HRC Fnd’s #TimeToTHRIVE Conference, @HRC’s Nicole Cozier & HRC youth ambassadors discussed the challenges of navigating the intersections of race, sexual orientation & gender identity.

To learn more about the experiences of Black #LGBTQ youth, visit t.co/wI7HySJO64 pic.twitter.com/5UOya1wRJ8

— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) February 16, 2019

Time to THRIVE is held in partnership with the American Counseling Association and the National Education Association, with AT&T, BBVA Compass and Toyota as presenting sponsors. In its sixth year, HRC Foundation’s premier national event addresses safety, inclusion and well-being for LGBTQ and questioning youth, and brings together youth-serving professionals to discuss best practices for working with and caring for LGBTQ youth and their families in schools, community centers, health care settings and beyond. The conference is taking place Feb. 15-17, 2019 at the Anaheim Marriott in Anaheim, California.

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