Pride + Activism: Lessons in Love: Part 1
A digital dialogue hosted by Ashley McKenzie-Barnes with six Queer Black Women on the successes and mishaps of relationships.
The candid conversation will uncover the makings of a gay marriage between two Caribbean women, the concerns of being a single black mother, and the responsibilities of being a queer public figure.
Participants:
• Award-Winning Playwright, TV Producer and Author, Trey Anthony
• MPP, Dr. Jill Andrew and Freelance TV Producer, Aisha Fairclough
• Coach and Speaker, Raia Carey aka Coach Carey
• Director, Cazhhmere
• Jamaican-born couple, currently residing in Atlanta, GA, Marolyn Gentles and Ann Lewis.
Moderator:
Ashley McKenzie-Barnes
Watch here the full discussion here: https://youtu.be/ddv-aZVu5mw
da mic is on is a free online series of panels, comedy, spoken word and art focused on the Black experience, including discussions of love and pride, the use of new and emerging platforms in activism, and what it means to be Black and/or a person of colour in these times.
Thank you to Harbourfront Centre to continuing to make space and support important programming.
Thank you to TD Bank Group for their financial support.
