(Suggested donations from $1 to $30, 7-8 p.m. Panelists include Alyssa Al-Dookhi, an Arab-American comedian, educator and activist Icon Ebony-Fierce, a drag performer curator and community organizer Conrad Benner, a public art and public space advocate and Jacen Bowman, a makeup artist and a member of the House of Progidy of HBO’s “Legendary.” Ticket proceeds will be split between two organizations selected by the panelists: Morris Home, a residential recovery program serving the transgender community, and Philadelphia Black Gay Pride.
This groundbreaking panel moderated by the writer Anne Ishii, executive director of Asian Arts Initiative, aims to amplify queer voices, raising the volume on issues of equality, acceptance and impact. Queer Me Out: The Impact of Queer Trailblazers, Philadelphia Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month (LGBT Pride Month) is celebrated annually in June to honor the 1969 Stonewall riots, and works to achieve equal justice and equal opportunity for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) Americans. Presented by by /fqJuzE8NqO- NewFest Friday, June 3 June is just around the corner and it’s starting to feel like Pride! Join us for 5 days of the best LGBTQ+ film & tv series, Q&A’s, & social events!
