March 16, 2022
WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH
As a Trans Singer in the ‘50s, Jackie Shane Changed R&B Forever
"To celebrate Women’s History Month, we’re telling the stories of transgender women who reshaped history. First up: Jackie Shane, a soul singer who refused to live as anything other than her authentic self at a time when doing so was virtually unheard of."

them. | March 3, 2022
LGBT+ MPA NEWS
Join LGBT MPA for Our Panel Discussion at Destinations Showcase Next Week!
LGBT Meeting Professionals Association is excited to announce our panel discussion, A Vision of Progress: LGBTQ+ Activism through Business Events, sponsored by Marriott International and Air Canada, at Destinations Showcase on March 25th at 10:15 AM at the Your Purpose Stage!

Business events have always been a conduit for social change. Our panelists, David Johns, Jonathan Lovitz, and Donna Hubley are at the forefront of the fight for LGBTQ+ equality and are ready to bring their expertise and experience to the discussion with Crystal Hilliard Sparks as our moderator. Learn how you can use your position as a business events professional to create meaningful and significant social progress. Let’s work together to create the future we wish to see.

Join us at Power of Power of Purpose and learn more about how you can create a vision of progress in your own organization! You will not want to miss this!
LGBT MPA Exhibits at Destinations Showcase 2022!
Can't make our panel discussion? No need to worry!

LGBT MPA will be exhibiting at Destinations Showcase on March 25th at Booth 303!

Stop by to learn more about LGBT MPA, reconnect, or pick up some custom LGBT MPA pins!

We will also be holding a raffle with 2 North American Economy Tickets, valid for travel to Canada from the US, from Air Canada! Stop by our booth and enter for a chance to win!
LGBT+ NEWS
Texas Judge Temporarily Blocks Investigations into Parents of Transgender Kids
"Republican Gov. Greg Abbott last month ordered the state's family services agency to investigate any reports of minors receiving gender-affirming medical care."

NBC News | March 11, 2022
LGBT+ INDUSTRY NEWS
PROUD Experiences 2022, the Return of the LGBTQ+ Travel Event
"It’s been three years, but finally the LGBTQ+ travel industry will be back together as a community for PROUD Experiences in New York this summer. Taking place at 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge from 27-29 June, this event has established a focus for the sector and a voice for international travel brands, destinations and experiences."

Travel Daily News | March 2, 2022
INDUSTRY NEWS
Event Contract Negotiations in 2022 Are a Whole New Game
"Crafting the right attrition and cancellation clauses in event contracts is more important than ever. Despite continued uncertainty, planners can no longer count on the low rates and flexibility hotels offered at the height of the pandemic. Contract experts share their advice on how best to negotiate in the current climate."

Event Manager Blog | March 8, 2022
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