FLUX, UWC and Equality California Lock Arms to Support the LGBTQ+ Victory Fund’s Public Leadership Summit

Saturday, September 21, 2024, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Connie Norman Transgender Empowerment Center (CONOTEC), a facility providing comprehensive resources, training, support, and services for Transgender people living in Los Angeles, will host The LGBTQ+ Victory Fund’s Public Leadership Summit on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at the CONOTEC facility in Los Angeles.

FLUX, a national division of AIDS Healthcare Foundation dedicated to creating safe spaces for trans and gender non-conforming individuals; the Unique Women’s Coalition (UWC); and Equality California (EQCA) are locking arms in support of the LGBTQ+ Victory Fund’s summit.

WHAT:

LGBTQ+ Victory Fund Public Leadership Summit

 

WHEN:

Saturday, September 21, 2024, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

 

WHERE:

Connie Norman Transgender Empowerment Center, 1001 N. Martel St., Los Angeles, CA 90046

 

WHO:

LGBTQ+ elected officials speaking will be:

  • Hon. Lisa Middleton, Councilmember of Palm Springs, CA
  • Hon. Thomas Wong, Mayor of Monterey Park, CA
  • Hon. Rick Chavez Zbur, California State Representative (D-51st District)
  • Hon. Jeff Prang, Assessor of Los Angeles County

Attendees participate in collaborative workshops and discussions on how to run for office or enter public service as out LGBTQ+ individuals. The program convenes LGBTQ+ leaders and elected officials who are fighting to advance equality in the region. With the support of local LGBTQ+ Elected Officials and organizational partners, the Summit is a first step for LGBTQ+ people who may want to run for office or help other LGBTQ+ people become political leaders.

The program is from 1-4pm and is followed by a reception for program participants, organizational partners, and LGBTQ+ Elected Officials to build community after the formal programming ends.

There will also be significant amount of LGBTQ+ elected officials in the room and several that are joining just for the reception at the end of the program.

Contacts

Scottie Jeanette Madden, FLUX International Director of Advocacy

(818) 489-4341

[email protected]

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