Gerald Ashby Jr. Talks PRISM, Pride & a Powerful Night with the DSO!

Detroit’s Pride season is getting a powerful musical moment as PRISM Men's Chorus joins forces with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra for a spectacular Pride concert celebrating love, visibility, and community. At the center of it all is Gerald Ashby Jr., PRISM’s Vice-Chair, whose passion for music and advocacy continues to help shape one of Metro Detroit’s most inspiring arts organizations. PRISM has become a major force in the region, known for creating uplifting performances while building an affirming and inclusive space for LGBTQIA+ voices and allies. Gerald opens up about PRISM’s incredible growth, the importance of chosen family, and why this collaboration with the DSO feels especially meaningful during Pride. He shares how music has become a vehicle for connection, healing, and celebration—bringing people together in ways that feel deeply personal and profoundly powerful. This concert is more than a performance; it’s a statement of joy, resilience, and belonging. Gerald gives us an inside look at what audiences can expect from this unforgettable night and why PRISM continues to change lives through music and community. For more information on Gerald Ashby Jr., PRISM Men’s Chorus and this exciting concert event, visit our social media platforms. Be sure to follow us at @RobertMBannon and subscribe to The Roundtable with Robert Bannon on YouTube, BroadwayWorld, Facebook, Instagram, and all streaming platforms. #TheRoundtableWithRobertBannon #RobertMBannon #GeraldAshbyJr #PRISM #PRISMMensChorus #DetroitSymphonyOrchestra #Pride #DetroitPride #LGBTQIA #MusicMatters #CommunityThroughMusic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices