Secret Life of Queer Folx July 22, Langston Centre, Johnson City

Join us to look at common experiences from history, discuss how we can show that we are safe and welcoming to others, and explore ways to make our communities more supportive and healthy for everyone. Free and open to the public.

Date: Tuesday, July 22, 2025

Time: 11:30-1:30 p.m. (please arrive at 11:15 if you do not complete the pretest ahead of time; plan to stay about 10 mins after to complete the assessment)

Location: Langston Centre, 315 Elm St, Johnson City, TN

Other info: Please feel free to bring a lunch to eat during the workshop

Throughout history, people have found ways to connect with others who have similar experiences or skills. For those who face danger, like people escaping slavery in the U.S. or early Christians, these connections could be a matter of life or death. Queer people have also developed subtle ways of figuring out who is safe to trust and who is not.

In this workshop, we will look at common experiences from history, discuss how we can show that we are safe and welcoming to others, and explore ways to make our communities more supportive and healthy for everyone.

FREE and open to the public.

Join Matthew Gardenhour (TriFACETS) and Cindi Huss (RISE: Healthy for Life) for "The Secret Life of Queer Folks" at the Langston Centre. Please register ahead of time so Matthew can send the research information to you. You are welcome to participate in the workshop whether you engage with the research or not. The workshop is appropriate for high schoolers as well, but only folx 18 or older are eligible to participate in the research.

ETSU student Matthew Gardenhour worked with RISE: Healthy for Life to develop this trans-affirming program for community members in Appalachia. This summer he is researching its effectiveness.