Rainbow Youth Leadership Institute

April 28, 2012

CAR/LMH Drop-In Center
800 Scott St., Little Rock

Registration begins at 8:00am
Last event ends at 10:30pm
Registration Deadline April 6, 2012

The Rainbow Youth Leadership Institute (RYLI) will bring together 100 LGBTQ and ally youth ages 13-22 from across the state of Arkansas.  Activities include a day of workshops led by some of Arkansas’ best presenters, fun activities, an early evening reception at the Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site and ending with a party and talent show hosted by CAR’s youth program, DYSC. So please bring your Best! Most Fierce! Talent to share!

If you wish to be considered for the Institute please complete and submit the attached application.  Space is limited, so fill out your application as soon as possible. Liability/Media/Medical waivers MUST be returned in order for your application to be considered.  If you are under 18, these must be signed by your legal guardian.

Workshops will cover a variety of topics that include:

Gender * The Art of Drag * Art and Activism * Civic Engagement * Civil & Human Rights * Gay Straight Alliances * Same Sex Youth Dating Violence * Getting a Job as an LGBTQ Youth * Breaking Down Immigration at the Border * Intersections of Identity and Race/Ethnicity * School to Prison Pipeline and its Impact on LGBTQ Youth

Sponsors include:

Hewlett Packard, CAR, PFLAG Little Rock, PFLAG NW AR, Arkansas ACLU, Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site, Out on the Town Magazine, The staff of Lilly’s Dim Sum/B-Side , Nathaniel Roe and L.J. Rhodes, L.A. Corp, Sibling Rivalry Press, ButchFemmePlanet.com,  Dr. A.J. Zolton

Its not too late to be a sponsor!  For more information about RYLI or sponsorships contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 501-244-9690

Working for Fairness & Equality for ALL Arkansans

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CAR - A 501(c)(3)-sponsored statewide organization that strives for Fairness and Equality for ALL Arkansans.

CAR - LGBTQ/SGL and Ally Arkansans working together to dismantle oppression, build community and secure equality utilizing: Education, Organizing, Advocacy and Cultural Work.

CAR - Creating progressive movement building that facilitates opportunities for individuals and communities to create change for a just and peaceful society that respects the value of all people and provides equitable access to civil rights, a democratic process and economical and environmental justice.

We need and want YOU in the CAR.

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