IMPACT: SPEAK OUT EVENT, Hosted by Gallaudet University Rainbow Society

Youth and youth supporters speak on important issues in the LGBTQ community, and on ways that we can remain empowered as the LGBTQ Liberation movement gains momentum. Welcome to a new generation of passionate and devoted activists who will stop at nothing to ensure Full Equality for the LGBTQ people in America. SPEAKERS: Masa Nakama, Special Events Director Rainbow Society Introduction Jose Richard Aviles, Social Work Student, Human Rights Activist Speaking on: Overcoming discrimination and the power of Unity Maria Peeples, High School Student, Human Rights Activist Speaking on: Overcoming depression and hardship and the power of Hope Laura Wadden, Youth Activist, Executive Director of National Marriage Boycott, Student Stanford University Speaking on: Overcoming agism and the power of Youth Activism Kip Williams, Co-Director of the National Equality March Speaking on: Civil disobedience and the power of non-violent action David McElhatto, Gay and Trans activist, member of One Struggle, One Fight Speaking on: Overcoming Transgender discrimination and the power of Trans-formation Whitney Walton, Human Rights Activist Speaking on: People of color; discrimination and empowerment * Being a presence in our families, our communities, and our world Robin McGehee, Co-Director, National Equality March Speaking on: The power of the LGBTQ Liberation movement as a whole Urvi Nagrani, photographer, Youth Activist, UCSB student Empowering and Inspiring closing speech.