LGBT Youth Summit aims to strengthen bonds between GSA leaders Oct. 29

BEVERLY HILLS- The GSA Alliance of Southeastern Michigan and GLSEN of Southeastern Michigan are jointly presenting an LGBT Summit on Saturday, Oct. 29, aimed at uniting student leaders across the state and helping them strengthen their local gay straight alliances. The summit is the second such gathering this year.

"Two years ago we did a pilot conference that was very short, and we then abandoned that model," said Chase Stein, GSA-SM's youth coordinator. "This spring we did the first LGBT Summit as it's presented today."

The all-day event features two icebreakers and three workshops, and closes with a poetry slam/talent show. Attendees can choose workshops from one of …