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Check out our past speakers and a letter from Marvell L. Terry II, the founder of Saving Ourselves Symposium.

Saving Ourselves Symposium

The Saving Ourselves Symposium (SOS) is an annual conference designed to educate and empower the Black LGBTQ+ community in the South. Established in 2013 by founder Marvell L. Terry II and the Red Door Foundation, SOS is a one-of-a-kind conference that provides first-hand information to individuals and organizations with an emphasis on HIV to the Black LGBTQ+ community. 

Sessions provide cutting-edge research, share promising health practices and strategies, and celebrate the culture and creativity of the Black LGBTQ+ community. This convening takes a dual approach of not only prioritizing those who provide services but also those who identify as LGBTQ+. It is a unique and intentional space for the community to share with, learn from, and celebrate one another.

SAC is honored to be the home of SOS.

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The Black Print 2022

Check out the SOS Gala from last year & subscribe to our YouTube channel here.

The Virtual Black Print Series

Check out discussions we brought you during the pandemic with the “Virtual Black Print Series”. Watch each session & subscribe to our YouTube channel here.

 

Sheraton Atlanta Hotel

165 Courtland Street NE
Atlanta, GA 30303, US


$145/night

Thursday, August 18, 2022 - Sunday, August 21, 2022

Sheraton Registration
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Agenda At-A-Glance

View the full agenda here

Thursday, August 18

  • Check-In/Registration | Opens
  • Pre-Conference Sessions (Invitation Only)
  • AIDS Memorial Quilt | Each Day
  • Pre-Conference Programming | 5 PM
  • Networking Reception | 8 PM

Friday, August 19

  • Breakfast Plenary | 8:30 AM 
  • Workshops | 10:15 AM  
  • Lunch Plenary | 12:00 PM 
  • Workshop/Breakout Session | 1:30 PM 
  • Official Opening Celebration | 3:15 PM 
  • Welcome Reception | 6 PM 
  • Social Event | 10 PM

Saturday, August 20

  • Breakfast Plenary | 8:30 AM 
  • Workshops | 10:15 AM 
  • Lunch Plenary | 12:00 PM 
  • SOS Day of Service | 1:30 PM 
  • Annual Gala | 7 PM 
  • Gala After Party | 10:00 PM

Sunday, August 21

  • Soulful Queer Sunday Brunch | 10:00 AM
  • Closing | 12:30 PM
  • Exhibitor Breakdown | 8:00 AM

Register Now!
 

Sponsors


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Silver

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Gold

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Partnership

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Scholarship

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