A multi-faceted speaker with a witty sense of humor, Greg Baird has
spoken around the country on such topics as LGBTQ issues, diversity,
acceptance, coming out, community, hate crimes and more. In this
informative and challenging presentation, Hear Me Out! “Celebrating
Diversity, Acceptance and Community”, activist and speaker, Greg Baird
delivers a powerful and motivating message of compassion that is both
timely and important.
He is the executive producer of a new documentary film that explores
the 1998 gay hate murder of Matthew Shepard and the town of Laramie,
Wyoming ten years later. The film focuses on hate crime legislation
mixed with heartfelt interviews. Greg will leave you motivated to
change your life and be the voice of change in your own community.
Baird tells the story of growing up in a small conservative mid-western
town in Michigan, and how he struggled to overcome negative
stereotypes with himself, family and society. He tells us why it is so
important for everyone to be a role model and create a wave of change
in our own lives. His message offers hope, compassion and
understanding.
Greg also is a playwright, director, actor and has co-hosted his own
television show in Northern Michigan called, "ARTiculation." He has
been included in the millennium edition of Who's Who in America and is
thanked for his contribution in Dr. Ruth Westheimer's new book on her
Guide to College Life.
Greg grew up in the small town of Imlay City, Michigan. During his
college years, he worked several summers in the resort area of
Petoskey, Michigan on beautiful Lake Michigan. Greg would eventually
call this his hometown as he became a respected and loved person in
the community.
Chicago is now home for Greg. He lives in the Lakeview neighborhood,
near Lake Michigan. Although he likes Chicago, he often travels back
home to Petoskey, Michigan to reconnect with friends and the beautiful
area of Northern Michigan.
spoken around the country on such topics as LGBTQ issues, diversity,
acceptance, coming out, community, hate crimes and more. In this
informative and challenging presentation, Hear Me Out! “Celebrating
Diversity, Acceptance and Community”, activist and speaker, Greg Baird
delivers a powerful and motivating message of compassion that is both
timely and important.
He is the executive producer of a new documentary film that explores
the 1998 gay hate murder of Matthew Shepard and the town of Laramie,
Wyoming ten years later. The film focuses on hate crime legislation
mixed with heartfelt interviews. Greg will leave you motivated to
change your life and be the voice of change in your own community.
Baird tells the story of growing up in a small conservative mid-western
town in Michigan, and how he struggled to overcome negative
stereotypes with himself, family and society. He tells us why it is so
important for everyone to be a role model and create a wave of change
in our own lives. His message offers hope, compassion and
understanding.
Greg also is a playwright, director, actor and has co-hosted his own
television show in Northern Michigan called, "ARTiculation." He has
been included in the millennium edition of Who's Who in America and is
thanked for his contribution in Dr. Ruth Westheimer's new book on her
Guide to College Life.
Greg grew up in the small town of Imlay City, Michigan. During his
college years, he worked several summers in the resort area of
Petoskey, Michigan on beautiful Lake Michigan. Greg would eventually
call this his hometown as he became a respected and loved person in
the community.
Chicago is now home for Greg. He lives in the Lakeview neighborhood,
near Lake Michigan. Although he likes Chicago, he often travels back
home to Petoskey, Michigan to reconnect with friends and the beautiful
area of Northern Michigan.
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