The newly formed Gay-Straight Student Alliance (GSSA) at Winston-Salem State University in partnership with WSSU Black Men for Change (BMC) hosted a lecture by Brandon G. Major, talent management manager with Food Lion, LLC, and a panel discussion Dec. 4.
Major’s presentation, which was free and open to the public, was entitled “Black, Male, and Gay in Corporate America: The Unique Challenges and Opportunities.” The presentation was followed by a panel discussion featuring triad-based diversity officers and human resource professionals.
Panelists will include Donna Oldham of Dell, Inc.; Candice Wooten of R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company.; and Ed Hanes, Winston-Salem State University EEO Officer.
BMC strives to help empower African-American males through knowledge to rise above negative stereotypes and become productive assets to their communities. The GSSA seeks to build and develop positive relationships between the heterosexual and gay communities. Collectively, both groups strive to inform its members of various personal and professional development opportunities.
For more information about the GSSA contact Shaun Trotter, community service chair of BMC at 252-571-4175 or e-mail him at strotter106@wssu.edu, or call Brandon Hughes, president of the GSSA at 704-458-7085 or Shannon Clarke, vice president of the GSSA at 704-930-1315, or co-advisor Thomas Clarke at 336-750-3333.
