Join us for a compelling discussion with community champions advocating for equality for ALL. In the context of intersectionality, our panelists will share their personal journeys of confronting stereotypes, navigating the complexities of race, sexuality, and culture, and advocating for policy changes. Learn how to be allies to the LGBTQ+ community, and unite for love, acceptance, and belonging. 🏳‍🌈✨

Panelists include:
🌟 Hon. Judge Denise D. Hernández, Presiding Judge of County Court at Law #6
🌟 GE Loveless, Creative Strategist, Digital Media Storyteller
🌟Ash Hall, Policy & Advocacy Strategist on LGTBQIA+ Rights at ACLU Texas
🌟La'arni Ayuma, Queer holistic practitioner, Hilot medicine & body work artist
🌟 Theo Hernandez-Walsh, Interim ED at Building Promises USA and BRAVE board member moderating the dialogue

Special musical performance from Austin-local, Jessie Lucas! A BRAVE Young Leader alumnae (2020 - 2024), currently a rising Junior at Texas Women's University pursuing a music therapy degree. 

Doors open at 1:40pm! Refreshing local LGBTQ+ owned Lick ice cream will be provided for some #sundayfunday. Free with RSVP. Please share and invite your family, friends, and neighbors. The Austin History Center is ADA accessible and walking distance within a CapMetro bus stop. Free metered parking on Sundays. For individuals requiring special services such as translation or accessbility accommodations, please contact us at community@bravecommunities.org. 

We'd like to thank our sponsors and supporters, Hogg Foundation, City of Austin, and our BRAVE Members, for believing in BRAVE Communities and our mission to co-create more just and equitable spaces for diversity to flourish. Their contributions help to sustain our free monthly community events and weekly BRAVE Young Leader workshops. 

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