Desert Stonewall Democrats February Membership Meeting

The Desert Stonewall Democrats February Membership Meeting will take place on Tuesday, February 20, 2023 at Mizell Center / Community Room at 6 pm.

The topic for the meeting is Black Activism: How it led to LGBTQ+ Rights

Many of us know that Marsha P. Johnson, a black, in her words "gay person, transvestite, and drag queen," was on the front lines at the 1969 Stonewall Inn riots that galvanized the gay rights movement. She was already one of the most prominent figures of the gay rights movement in the 1960s and an important advocate for homeless LGBTQ+ youth, those affected by H.I.V. and AIDS, and gay and transgender rights, continuing into the 70s and 80s.

But there were other black activists whose work toward gaining equal rights also contributed to the gay rights movement.

Join us this month as we celebrate Black History Month and explore the intersection of Black activism and gay rights with our confirmed speakers:

• Ken Monteiro - Brothers of the Desert
• Ron Oden - COD Board Trustee & former Palm Springs Mayor

Join us in person at 5:30 PM for refreshments and some social time at the
Mizell Center’s - Community Room

RSVP if you will attend in person:  RSVP@desert-stonewall.org

This will be a hybrid meeting with a ZOOM option.
Login at 5:45 PM for some social time.