*White Ribbons and Rainbow Flags*

*Friday, Nov. 8*

*4:30pm in the Kemeny 007*






*Ragen Chastain  is a leading activist and author around issues of body
image, queer theory, and trans identity. Join her tomorrow for a
thought-provoking lecture on the impacts of gender-based violence in the
queer community and how men can be a part of the work to end this
violence. Ragen Chastain is a three-time National Champion dancer.  As a
healthy fat athlete, Ragen writes and speaks about self-esteem, body image,
and Health at Every Size.  Her work has been published in forums including
the Calgary Herald, Ottawa Citizen, Vancouver Sun, Democratic Underground,
Feminocracy and Jezebel.com. Her writing has been translated into multiple
languages including Spanish, French and Bulgarian and her blog has readers
on six continents in places as diverse as France, Australia, Korea and
Libya. She’s been heard on NPR and Blog Talk Radio and spoken to groups
from elementary school children to colleges to Rotary International. All
attendees are strongly encouraged to sign the White Ribbon Campaign pledge.
Those who do sign the pledge will receive a free White Ribbon Campaign
t-shirt! Sign The Pledge
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