LA Made x DTLA Proud Present: Building the Next Decade
Schedule
Sun Mar 22 2026 at 02:00 pm to 03:00 pm
UTC-07:00Location
Central Library - Taper Auditorium | Los Angeles, CA
About this Event
Join DTLA Proud for a groundbreaking panel conversation titled: Building the Next Decade. This discussion brings together the architects of downtown LA's official LGBTQ+ community to trace its remarkable 10-year journey from a grassroots festival to a citywide force for economic recovery, public safety, and queer empowerment. Discover the untold stories, pivotal decisions, and community ethos that shaped a decade of impact, and be part of the discussion on what comes next for Los Angeles. Founder of DTLA Proud, , will deliver a brief summary of the first ten years via video interview.
MODERATOR
, Pop & Latin Music Journalist (formerly with Rolling Stone, LA Times, and People). Tomás recently resigned from Rolling Stone to pursue full time independent content based journalism.
PANELISTS
DTLA Proud Festival Attendee turned Lead Organizer for Sapphic and Advocacy programming, and DTLA Resident and DTLA Proud Lead Organizer
DTLA Proud Lead Organizer for Public Safety and Economic Recovery, Founding Board Member of DTLA RA, Voting Member of LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce x Legislative Committee, and DTLA Resident
Former DTLA Proud Board Member, Executive Producer and Director Proud in a Pandemic (DTLA Proud's 2020 virtual festival documentary), and International Advocacy Director at FLUX AFH
DTLA Proud Ally and Advocate, Commercial Property Strategist and Consultant at Shops 4th&Main
Where is it happening?
Central Library - Taper Auditorium, 630 W 5th St, Los Angeles, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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