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Center for Creative Retirement
MARCH 31
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Lauren Ravalico, PhD, Director of Women’s and Gender Studies, College of Charleston
A Not-So-Straight Story: Decoding the LGBTQ+ Alphabet Soup, Part II
Lauren Ravalico aims to demystify the terms that undergird Women’s and Gender Studies to promote inclusivity. She will discuss conceptualizing a spectrum of gender and sexual identities to think through how this expansion of personal identities can open possibilities for human flourishing.
2:00 - 2:30 p.m. Social / Refreshments
2:30-3:30 p.m.
Tonya Matthews, PhD, President and CEO, International African American Museum
As We Walk Toward a More Perfect Union
With authentic and empathic storytelling of American History Dr. Matthews shares the story of life on Gadsden Wharf in the time of slavery. The historically sacred site of Gadsden’s Wharf was one of our nation’s most prolific former slave ports.
Upcoming Trips & Tours
Wednesday, May 7, 2025 - Boone Hall Plantation House & Garden Tour with lecture and demonstration will include:
World famous Avenue of Live Oaks
Guided tour of house and English Gardens
Tour original brick cabins
Live theater production exploring Gullah culture
Indoor tropical conservancy
1-hour lecture and demo in the Pavilion by beekeeper Susan Crook
Cost $35 (pre-registration required)
Further info and membership: go.Charleston.edu/CCR
Event Links
Website: https://go.evvnt.com/2964992-0
