EIU PRIDE WEEK April 13-17 April 13th April 16th 7-10 p.m.; Coleman Auditorium, Coleman Hall “Prodigal Sons” tells the story of a trans woman returning home for her high school reunion, an event that forces her to face her family and explore her own identity. Following the viewing of this documentary, there will be a facilitated discussion on issues that were raised in the film. 1-4 p.m., Library Quad The LGBTQA Resource Center will be selling “Gay? Fine By Me” t-shirts during this event for a donation of $7.50 a shirt. Individuals wishing to purchase a shirt will have the ability to choose from a variety of colors and sizes. For individuals wishing to take part in the Day of Silence on Friday, April 17th, please stop by and pick up a button to signify your participation. “Prodigal Sons” Documentary and Discussion April 14th EIU Pride Bonfire 7-9 p.m.; Campus Pond Come join EIU Pride, as well as members of the LGBTQA Advisory Committee, for refreshments and fireside conversation as they celebrate Pride Week. April 15th “Paris Is Burning” Documentary and Discussion 7-9 p.m.; Phipps Auditorium, Physical Science Building “Paris Is Burning” focuses on drag queens living in New York City, during the 1980s, and their “house” culture, which provides a sense of community and support for the flamboyant and often socially shunned performers. Groups from each house compete in elaborate balls that take cues from the world of fashion. The film also touched on issues of racism and poverty. April 16th Safe Zone: Phase 1 Training 8-10 a.m.; Effingham Room, MLK Jr. Union This training is open to any student, University employee, or community member who is interested in becoming an ally for the LGBTQ community and learning more about LGBTQrelated issues. Topics that will be addressed include: LGBTQ terminology, the coming out process, heterosexual privilege, facts and myths about the LGBTQ community, the Riddle Homophobia Scale, and ways to engage in quiet activism. April 16th Safe Zone: Phase 2 Training 10 a.m.-12 p.m.; Martinsville Room, MLK Jr. Union This phase of the training is a case study-based, applicationfocused session. Participants will gain the tools they need to not only provide resources, but to become an active participant in making EIU’s campus a more supportive, inclusive, and affirming place for LBGTQ people. Completion of Phase 2 will result in becoming an identified Safe Zone Ally. “Gay? Fine By Me” T-shirt Sale/ Day of Silence Button Distribution April 16th Candlelight Vigil 7-9 p.m.; Doudna Steps At this vigil, names will be read as a way of honoring victims who have died due to anti-gay violence. We have come a long way over the past several decades, but there is still more work that needs to be done. Please join us in showing your support for the LGBTQ+ community. April 17th Day of Silence This is a national event where individuals can choose to take a vow silence for the day as a way of showing respect for members of the LGBTQ+ community who have lost their lives due to bullying, anti-gay violence, depression, and suicide. April 17th Night of Noise 6-9 p.m.; Library Quad Directly following the Day of Silence, all participants are encouraged to join EIU Pride and members of the LGBTQA Advisory Committee as they celebrate the voices of the LGBTQ+ community with a night of music and poetry. April 13th-17th Trans Women Clothing/Cosmetic Collective At each event during Pride Week, there will be collection boxes available for anyone who wishes to donate clothing, makeup, perfume, and other cosmetics as a way of helping trans women. For more information, please visit our webpage @ castle.eiu.edu/lgbtqa/