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Amplify Black Voices Discussion

  • Austin Public Library Carver Branch 1161 Angelina Street Austin, TX, 78702 United States (map)

Host: Arijah Rashid, President and Founder of Queer Black Women Alliance.

Speakers:

  • KB Brookins, Writer, Cultural Worker, and Artist.

  • Chas Moore, Co-Executive Director and Founder of Austin Justice Coalition.

  • Kristina McRae-Thompson, CEO and co-founder of CMT Private Security and Investigations LLC.

Topics:

  • 2-2:45pm — Thriving: A Conversation about HIV

  • 3-3:45pm — Economic & Racial Equity

  • 4-4:45pm — Being a Black Trans Author with KB Brookins! A book-singing will follow.

Join Queer Black Women Alliance in a discussion surrounding different intersectionalities of black life. Each segment will include an introduction of our speakers, the telling of their stories, and a space for Q&A from our audience. This event is FREE and open to the public. This is an opportunity for people from all different backgrounds to garner a deeper understanding of particular marginalized/disenfranchised identities. This is a space to be vulnerable, brave, and ask questions. Audience members also have a chance to buy merchandise and connect directly wih our speakers after their segment. Light refreshments will be provided. We sould like to give a special thank you to our generous sponsors Meridian Hive and Schlotzsky’s Deli.

For questions about this event, contact: queerblackwomenalliance@gmail.com

Earlier Event: November 20
Freedom House Poetry Discussion
Later Event: December 9
KB @ San Anto Zine Fest!