Introducing the global event series from W Hotels, QUEER ME OUT. This groundbreaking panel aims to amplify queer voices, raising the volume on important issues of equality, acceptance and impact. Moderated by Philadelphia-based writer and Executive Director of Asian Arts Initiative, Anne Ishii (she/her), the discussion will cover the evolution of queer voices and discuss what the future of allyship in Philadelphia looks like in nightlife, media, and public space. The topic of W Philadelphia’s Queer Me Out is Creating Space: The Impact of Queer Trailblazers. Panelists include: Alyssa Al-Dookhi (they/them/theirs), Arab American Comedian, Educator, Activist and POC (Person of Comedy) with YallaPunk Conrad Benner (he/him), public art and public space advocate, Founder of StreetsDept.com Icon Ebony-Fierce (they/she), Drag Performer, Curator, and community organizer Jacen Bowman (he/him), Celebrity Make Up Artist, Social Critic, Icon in the House/Ballroom Community, and star of HBO Max’s Legendary Rasheed Ajamu (he/they), Founder of PhreedomJawn, Reporter and Radio Host at Germantown Info Hub Ticket proceeds will be split to support organizations selected by the panelists: Morris Home and Philadelphia Black Gay Pride.
