Living History: How We Fought

Schedule

Fri Jun 12 2026 at 07:30 pm to 09:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

The DC LGBTQ+ Community Center | Washington, DC

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The final event of a four-part LGBTQ+ storytelling series featuring local elders, activists, artists, icons and pioneers on lessons learned.
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Living History: How We Fought

Final Part of the Living History Series


Moderated by: Benjamin Coy, The Cocktails & Culture Podcast
Join us for the final gathering in a four-part LGBTQ+ intergenerational storytelling series centering the voices of local elders, icons, and activists.

In How We Fought, We will reflect on activism and what Pride meant before corporate sponsorships, how organizing happened before social media, and the moments when showing up required real courage. We will learn from elders, activists and artists about backlash cycles, sustaining long-term advocacy without burning out, and what lessons today’s activists should carry forward.

This evening is about honoring lived experience, preserving community memory, and strengthening the bridge between generations.

Come listen, learn, and be part of a conversation that connects our past to our future.



Panelists: ANNOUNCEMENT COMING SOON


Tickets:

General Admission: $20

Community Access Ticket: Sliding Scale


**If you will need ASL interpretation, please email [email protected]**


All proceeds from ticket sales go directly towards the startup funds for and honorariums for the participating panelists.


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The DC LGBTQ+ Community Center, 1827 Wiltberger Street Northwest, Washington, United States

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