Hayden Kristal keynote speaker for UAF Pride Month

June 24, 2020

University Relations

Queer activist and comedian Hayden Kristal will give a presentation on Thursday, June 25, as the 2020 UAF LGBTQ+ pride keynote speaker. The talk, "GaySL: A Crash Course in LGBTQ American Sign Language and Intersectionality," will be held online from 6-7:30 p.m. Register for the online event here. The talk will be followed by a comedy hour, from 7:30-8:30 p.m.

The event is sponsored by the Nanook Diversity and Action Center.

Hayden Kristal (they/them/theirs) is a deaf, bisexual, Jewish, queer activist and stand-up comedian. Living their life at the intersection of multiple marginalized identities led them to a career as a professional speaker exploring the intersections of disability, gender and sexuality, particularly within the spheres of activism and social justice. They have brought their funny, engaging and interactive workshops and speeches to dozens of conferences and schools all across North America. In 2016, they delivered their first TEDxTalk, and received a Catalyst Award from the University of Missouri for their dedication to creating change for and within the LGBTQ community.

An ASL interpreter will be present for both events. Learn more about UAF's Pride Months events here. For more information, please contact the Nanook Diversity and Action Center at 474-6369 or uaf-ndac@alaska.edu.