This Saturday, February 22, we are wrapping up our discussions around the savvy ally. This series of discussions all came to us from our intrepid allies Bill and Susie Rivera, so it is very, very fitting that they have structured a conversation that is both timely and needed. We will be recording this episode for the next Pride Connection and would really like to hear as many BPI member voices in the conversation.
As you will see and Bill and Susie‘s conversation outline below, we’re not only looking for ally voices. Members of the community can help shape How allies think about and offer their support as they stand with us in these truly unprecedented times. If you are available, please consider joining us at 4:30 PM Eastern, 1:30 PM Pacific.
We will disseminate the zoom information when we put out the reminder later this week on the Announce list.
Here is the conversation Outline:
For this month’s Savvy Ally discussion, we propose diving into a crucial and timely conversation:
- As allies, how can we best support the LGBTQ+ community in these times when advocacy and awareness are more important than ever?
- As allies, how can we ensure we are actively advocating for our LGBTQ+ friends and family in ways that truly matter?
- How can we, as allies, make sure our messaging and advocacy efforts genuinely reflect the needs and voices of the LGBTQ+ community?
- Most importantly, what do you, as LGBTQ+ individuals, need from us right now to feel supported and uplifted?
We envision this discussion to be about listening, learning, and taking action in meaningful ways, so join us on Saturday, February 22. Check the announce list for the meeting details or contact the media team at media@blindlgbtpride.org for more information.
To know more about Blind LGBT Pride International, visit www.bpi.gay.