Safeguarding Civil Rights: State Strategies for Defense & Progress

Community Reception, Resources, and Conversation 

Wednesday, November 5 | Downtown Boston
6pm Community Reception and Resources
7pm Panel Discussion

Registration for this event has closed.

As attacks on civil rights escalate at the federal level, state leaders and advocates are stepping up to protect and advance equality.

Join GLAD Law for a timely conversation about how movement and government leaders are working together to safeguard legal protections for LGBTQ+ people and people with HIV—and to build a future rooted in justice, dignity, and freedom.

Featuring:

  • Tony Hoang, Executive Director, Equality California and Silver State Equality, and GLAD Law’s 2025 Spirit of Justice Award Honoree
  • Ricardo Martinez, Executive Director, GLAD Law
  • Tre’Andre Valentine, Executive Director, Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition
  • Tanya Neslusan, Executive Director, MassEquality

And resource tables from the Massachusetts Commission for LGBTQ Youth, MassEquality, PAIR Project, and more. Tickets are free, but space is limited, so get yours today!

Venue is mobility accessible. Exact location shared upon registration.

Questions? Contact Qwin Mbabazi at [email protected].