DSAGA's 12th annual Diverse Sexual Awareness Days Program will kick off on Thursday, April 1, with nationally syndicated columnist Dan Savage speaking at the Glass Pavilion at 8 p.m. This four-week long series, appropriately named "People Politics," serves to inspire the public and motivate them towards activism, awareness, and action.
Savage will be the first of many activists, writers and entertainers who will be presented in the days to come. Savage's sex-advice column, Savage Love, was first published in Seattle paper The Stranger in 1991. Since then, he is known for his strong opinions, humor, and going against traditional thought.
Following opening night, the calendar proves to be a busy four weeks. Friday, April 2 involves a block party, comedian Dave Singleton on April 8 at Arellano, and feminist writer Inga Muscio on April 12 at the Great Hall. The annual Drag Dance will be held towards the conclusion of the series, Friday, April 16 at 9 p.m. at the Great Hall.
Ending the Awareness Days will be the Hate Crimes Vigil, held all day on the Upper Quad on April 20. As students speak out against hate and violence from the library steps, tea lights inside white paper bags will line the walkways lettered with victims' names. Various other Hopkins cultural and volunteer groups are involved in this ceremony as well.
All events are free, held at various locations on the Homewood campus, and organized by the Diverse Sexuality and Gender Alliance, DSAGA. DSAGA is an undergraduate group that strives to improve the life for GLBTQ and other students. Weekly meetings, social events, discussions and guest speakers are a few of the other events that DSAGA holds throughout the year besides Awareness Days.
For a complete detailed calendar with dates, times, and locations, check out http://www.jhu.edu/~dsaga/awarenessdays.html. For more information about DSAGA or the Awareness Days, call (410) 516-4088 or e-mail dsaga@jhu.edu, or check out http://www.jhu.edu/~dsaga/index.html.
