Q.Digital’s premier LGBTQ+ news site, LGBTQ Nation, is proud to announce the debut of Equality for All: Leaders Roundtable, an unprecedented live-streamed conversation featuring five of the most influential voices in the LGBTQ+ advocacy world. This historic event brought together top leaders from the nation’s leading LGBTQ+ organizations to discuss the future of equality and inclusion in America, the significance of the upcoming presidential election, and the movement’s evolving landscape amid a challenging cultural climate. You can view the roundtable here.
This powerful roundtable features:
- Kelley Robinson, President of the Human Rights Campaign
- Rodrigo Heng-Lehtinen, Executive Director of Advocates for Trans Equality
- Alexis Kantor, Interim President & CEO of Family Equality
- Imani Rupert-Gordon, Executive Director of the National Center for Lesbian Rights
- Jaymes Black, CEO of The Trevor Project
Together, these visionary leaders engage in a candid, meaningful discussion about the LGBTQ+ movement’s current state, the stakes of the upcoming presidential election, and the continued push for equality across the U.S. They offer insights on pressing issues facing the LGBTQ+ community and the broader equality movement, including the critical importance of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives as these programs come under increasing pressure and scrutiny from conservative groups nationwide.
“As the country faces pivotal decisions that will shape our future, this conversation will address the pressing challenges and unprecedented opportunities in our fight for equality,” says Q.Digital CEO Scott Gatz. “These incredible leaders are coming together not only to reflect on the progress made but to look forward with hope, strategy, and determination.”
This groundbreaking dialogue arrives at a time when DEI initiatives are increasingly threatened, creating new challenges for LGBTQ+ organizations that have long been working to champion visibility, acceptance, and equality in workplaces, schools, and communities nationwide. These challenges underscore the essential role that advocacy organizations play in ensuring the ongoing advancement and protection of LGBTQ+ rights.
“When I think of the power of our community, the generations that are part of this fight, we have the power to do something special together,” says Human Rights Campaign President Kelley Robinson. “It’s not only determined by who sits in the White House. It’s determined by what we do every single day in our communities.”
Equality for All: Leaders Roundtable will give viewers a unique opportunity to hear from those on the frontlines of the fight for justice and equality as they discuss these pivotal issues. This exclusive conversation highlights the unwavering dedication of LGBTQ+ leaders and aims to inspire viewers to take action in safeguarding the future of equality.