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Robyn. Photot: Amanda Morgan Listen to Robyn's Keynote (MP3 format) Thanks to the sponsors (listed on this page) and the conference organizers, including Sheela Lambert, Rob Barton and Peter Ruggiero.		The Bi Media Summit was held on May 29, 2009 at the New York LGBT Center. Robyn was the keynote speaker.
		This free, one-day Summit was co-organized by the Bi Writers Association and the LGBT Center and co-sponsored by The New York Times Company GLBT & Allies Affinity Group and The National Gay & Lesbian Task Force. Speakers included Robyn Ochs, Editor of Getting Bi and Honoree of the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force; Cindi Creager, National News Director, GLAAD; Sean Kennedy, News Features Editor, The Advocate; and Chagmion Antoine, Correspondent for 365 Gay News on Logo. By holding the summit, organizers hoped to develop a consensus between LGBT rights organizations, journalists and political officials that inclusion of bisexual people in the discussion of LGBT issues is necessary.
		PROGRAM
		Opening Plenary Putting the "B" in LGBT (Listen >>) Keynote Speaker: Robyn Ochs, Editor of Getting Bi, Honoree of National The Gay and Lesbian Task Force and marriage equality activist. 1:15PM - 2PM Bisexuality: Exploding the Myths Panel of experts will explode myths and stereotypes about bisexuality and explain the realities. Dont be afraid to ask questions! 2PM - 2:30PM Lunch 2:30PM - 3:45PM Bi Community Panel: Telling Our Stories Panel of bi speakers discuss how LGBT rights issues such as Marriage Equality, Military Discrimination and Job Discrimination impact their lives. Q&A following presentation. 4PM - 4:45PM Crafting the Message: How to Put the "B" in LGBT Practicum on putting the "B" in LGBT in a press release, news story, policy paper, speech or interview on LGBT rights issues. How to report more accurately on bisexuality. 5PM - 6:30PM Closing Plenary Discussion Putting the "B" in LGBT: How can we do a better job? Roundtable discussion by distinguished LGBT rights activists, media professionals, political office holders and bi community activists. Audience participation welcomed.